Prior to the switch to Solwit, Auto Plus was already using an ERP system, but at some point the developer decided not to maintain the product and the customer had to start thinking about switching. When choosing a new ERP supplier, Auto Plus focused on warehouse accounting, but equally important was the ability to integrate with the existing online shop and Brio cash registers. Flexibility was also key, as was the need for a quick and easy transition to the new system.
Among other things, the client had a budget to meet and the changeover had to be done in a relatively short timeframe.
During the presentation of the solution, it was concluded that Solwit’s solution was able to meet all the necessary requirements.
How Solwit automated warehouse operations for Auto Plus, one of the largest car spare parts dealers with more than
200 000 unique products
Solutions implemented
Task
Solution
Implementation of the standard ERP modules Warehouse and Accounting with further customisation to the client’s needs.
We are very pleased that we have chosen to work with Solwit. The migration was completed within our deadlines and budget, which was an important condition for us when choosing a new partner. Now Solwit continues to maintain the solutions we have implemented and periodically implements requested changes.
In addition, we particularly appreciate Solwit’s technical support, which responds very quickly to all our applications.“We particularly appreciate Solwit’s technical support, which responds very quickly to all our applications.”
Highlights of the project
Integration with cash registers
The cashier takes the data from the shopping basket, which is processed in the Warehouse software, and after the cashier receives payment, the relevant information is automatically sent to the Accounting system.
Integration with the online shop
The integration involves a data warehouse that pulls data from various systems, including our Warehouse and Accounting systems. Only after the data has been merged in the data warehouse is it sent to the online shop.
Integration with QlikView
From the QlikView software installed on the customer’s computers, it is possible to click a button to automatically load the current data into the QlikView system, which is used by the company’s management to analyse the sales data.
Discount accounting
Auto Plus has its own loyalty programme, which issues discount cards to customers. By scanning the card, the system instantly recognises which discounts a customer is entitled to. Discounts are applied to individual products and to entire product groups.
Control of residues using the Min/Max method
Using this method, the system monitors that the stock does not fall below the minimum specified on the goods card and recommends that the relevant goods be ordered from suppliers. If customers order goods that are not held in stock, these goods are automatically ordered when the goods are ordered to the supplier.
Each Auto Plus store has its own Min/Max balance. A function is built into the system that spreads the balances so that all stores have similar quantities. All transfer documents between stores and the warehouse are created automatically.
For movements between warehouses, the Auto Plus system uses the special status “Goods in transit”.Upon receipt of the goods, the status is changed and the goods are transferred to the store balances.
The system is also set up with a number of industry-specific reports for faster and more accurate analysis of the current state of the company. The reports can be viewed in different analytical slices.
Automatic generation of a “hazardous waste” report in the system and transmission to DRN.
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