Industries

Activant provides technology solutions to leading paper distributors including Diamond Paper and Industrial Paper, and is dedicated to serving the technology needs of the paper industry. A member of the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA), The United Group (TUG), Consolidated Distributors Inc. (CDI), Network, Pro-Link, NISSCO, Triple S, and other associations and buying/marketing groups, Activant seeks to provide paper distributors with the best solutions to help them meet their business goals. In addition, Activant regularly seeks out the input of its paper customers in the development of its solutions and services.

In Your Industry

Over the past few years, as customer demands have increased, the paper industry has seen some major changes. Instead of winning customers with value-added products and services, distributors have been focusing more on lowering prices, oftentimes at the risk of their profit margins. And as customers continue to migrate to one-stop shops, distributors in other industries, such as janitorial, industrial, and safety supplies, have begun to include paper supplies in their product offerings in order to win new business.

As the marketplace continues to grow more competitive, it is clear that paper distributors need to differentiate themselves by doing everything they can to increase sales, improve customer service, and reduce costs.

A Comprehensive Solution

You need an enterprise software solution that helps you meet the industry-specific challenges you face on a daily - and hourly - basis. Activant Prophet 21 is that solution. With Prophet 21, you have the rebate-tracking functionality to ensure optimum compensation, the pricing features essential for different customers' billing needs, and the scalability to store tens of thousands of different part numbers and item details.

Prophet 21, a Windows-based, highly scalable enterprise software solution, will help you increase sales, improve customer service, and reduce operating costs, all while better managing your daily processes and streamlining operations. Packed with functionality designed to address the requirements of your distinctive business needs, Prophet 21's core features include order and inventory management, purchasing, pricing, financial management, customer relationship management, business reporting and analysis, e-business, and warehouse management.

Additionally, as a paper distributor, the features you benefit from include the ability to automatically link accessory items so that your service reps always know to offer paper cutters with uncut rolls. Prophet 21 also offers the ability to do component kitting and assemblies, which allows you to create new items by pulling together individual components (i.e., a bathroom supply kit made up of folded towels, toilet tissue, and holders.

As a paper distributor, you need a technology provider who understands your needs. But, you must also choose a business partner with wide-ranging industry expertise, and a vision to help guide you into the future. Activant offers both. When you partner with Activant, you can expect only the best in technology solutions and professional services, as well as the industry-specific functionality you need to drive your business. Activant understands the paper industry - and can help make your business better.

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