While searching for software programs that would be suitable for the needs of Advantage Sign and Graphic solutions, two were found that would improve the efficiency and productivity of the company. Those two software recommendations that were discovered were BizSlate and Deskera.
BizSlate is a cloud based inventory and order management solution that is geared towards small to medium sized businesses. They specialize primarily in the fashion, manufacturing, and wholesale/resale industries with a strong emphasis in operations. Due to the fact that Advantage is a value added reseller, BizSlate specialization in this field will ensure a system that can be fitted and implemented into their core business of buying and selling goods (BizSlate). With a design geared towards the supply …show more content…
First, if a mistake is entered into the system, BizSlate makes it almost impossible to change that error without having to enter all the information repeatedly. Second, Bizslate operates solely as an inventory management system and does not have the full functionality of an ERP. Advantage would have to use their current HRM systems for payroll and personnel as BizSlate offers very few upgrades and add-ons. Advantage requires an integrated system across all of their business processes as they continue to scale and organize.
Advantage is a value-added reseller. Their primary business is distribution, as well as customer service, representing the “value-added” portion through making the buying process easier for customers. Therefore, we chose not to select an ERP system specific to the graphic design industry, as Advantage does not manufacture signs. Rather, they sell products involved in the manufacturing process to smaller sign and graphic stores. The two main focuses of an ideal ERP system for Advantage are inventory management and customer service
BizSlate is a cloud based inventory and order management solution that is geared towards small to medium sized businesses. They specialize primarily in the fashion, manufacturing, and wholesale/resale industries with a strong emphasis in operations. Due to the fact that Advantage is a value added reseller, BizSlate specialization in this field will ensure a system that can be fitted and implemented into their core business of buying and selling goods (BizSlate). With a design geared towards the supply …show more content…
First, if a mistake is entered into the system, BizSlate makes it almost impossible to change that error without having to enter all the information repeatedly. Second, Bizslate operates solely as an inventory management system and does not have the full functionality of an ERP. Advantage would have to use their current HRM systems for payroll and personnel as BizSlate offers very few upgrades and add-ons. Advantage requires an integrated system across all of their business processes as they continue to scale and organize.
Advantage is a value-added reseller. Their primary business is distribution, as well as customer service, representing the “value-added” portion through making the buying process easier for customers. Therefore, we chose not to select an ERP system specific to the graphic design industry, as Advantage does not manufacture signs. Rather, they sell products involved in the manufacturing process to smaller sign and graphic stores. The two main focuses of an ideal ERP system for Advantage are inventory management and customer service