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Prophet 21 Introduces CommerceCenter Version 8.5An Activant Solution Update
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YARDLEY, PA, July 16, 2001 -- For more than 34 years, Prophet 21, Inc. CommerceCenter v8.5 features personal digital assistant (PDA) interconnectivity, increased functionality with Prophet 21 Trading Partner Connect, and lot costing. PDA InterconnectivityCommerceCenter v8.5 is equipped with PDA technology for any Palm device with an operating system of 3.1 or higher to create seamless delivery. Distributors who deliver products via their own trucks can download shipping lists onto PDAs. Drivers collect electronic signatures from customers as deliveries are made and upload them to the appropriate electronic file back at the office. This closes the last gap in automating the distribution process, saving time and money. Now once an order is entered into CommerceCenter, information travels through the pipeline without the need for error-prone reentry at each stop. Increased Trading Partner Connect FunctionalityA further benefit of CommerceCenter v8.5 is its increased functionality with Prophet 21 Trading Partner Connect, an Internet trading network. Integration of CommerceCenter order entry with Trading Partner Connect allows users to gain valuable price and availability information and place orders directly with trading partners. With this enhancement, distributors who have an insufficient amount of stock to fill a customer order can request stock availability and price information from a set of predefined trading partners. Within seconds of making the request, the distributor should have a response and be able to provide their customer with current and accurate information. "The combination of CommerceCenter 8.5 and Trading Partner Connect is an effective combination for distributors who want to provide the best customer service and receive the greatest return on their investment," said Chuck Boyle, president and CEO of Prophet 21. "Trading partners should be able to fill their customers' orders regardless of whether or not they have the product in stock." Lot CostingCommerceCenter v8.5 also provides lot costing as an alternative costing method. This enables distributors to more accurately report on the profitability of commodity items, such as fasteners. Prophet 21 Enterprise Solution for Windows NT/2000Prophet 21 CommerceCenter is an enterprise software solution for Windows NT/2000 and SQL Server. CommerceCenter provides organizations with a powerful, highly customizable application designed to improve customer service and maximizes return on investment. Features include order and inventory management, purchasing, pricing and promotion, supply chain optimization, financial management, customer relationship management, business analysis and reporting, e-business, and warehouse automation. In addition, CommerceCenter may be implemented onsite, or accessed via the Internet through Prophet 21's Application Service Provider (ASP) Option. CommerceCenter was specifically designed for the durable goods distribution industry, with functionality designed to address the requirements of its unique business objectives. Backed by a Host of Professional ServicesCommerceCenter, like all Prophet 21 solutions, is backed by a host of professional services, including Prophet 21 Consulting, Prophet 21 Customer Support, Prophet 21 University, and Prophet 21 Application Service Provider (ASP) Option. Pricing and AvailabilityProphet 21 CommerceCenter 8.5 is now available. For additional information and pricing, please visit www.p21.com or call 1-800-776-7438. Existing customers can contact their Inside Sales Representative directly.
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