Software Name: CROSS
Purpose: Supplier Integration
Applications Used: Microsoft Windows XP & Higher
Technologies Used: Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP4, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Executive Summary:
CROSS takes the hassle out of order processing. Not only does the Sage integration enable sales order and purchase order access, it saves moving from program to program just to raise, send and confirm orders. It even provides proof of delivery and back order reports making it the most functional software to date.
It's ease of use and accuracy - It's clear CROSS is the software everybody needs
Key Features:
Sales orders
Sales people can open and edit sales orders simply by double clicking on relevant order. You can also raise purchase orders using the shortfall function.
Shortfall
Here is what the shortfall screen looks like . If all the products on the order are going to one supplier, you can simply select them all and process to one supplier. If you require different suppliers for some items, simply hold CTRL and click the relevant products. This will then raise a separate purchase order for those highlighted. It also picks up if you have any of the items already in stock, and alters the quantities accordingly.
Raising purchase orders
You can choose the supplier, edit quantities and prices and any reference the supplier may need to see (Bid references etc). In the order details, you can enter the delivery address for the order, customer order number and any notes to do with the order from here, you proceed to footer details. Footer details of an order contain financial information such as the carriage charge, VAT information, nominal codes and settlement terms relevant to your company. These will be set at your default sage settings until modified.
Sending orders
Once the purchase order is on the system, one click will send it straight to the supplier removing the need to PDF creation and emailing or printing and faxing. The status will change once the order has been sent.
Order confirmation
Once the status has changed to complete, you will have access to status details such as what has shipped and what is on back order, invoice status, delivery dates POD's and back order reports. Simply click on the
'Complete Successfully'.
POD Tracking
By selecting the tracking option - CROSS will find the tracking reference and the weight details of the parcel, and display the POD in a preview window underneath. This saves time of contacting suppliers for parcel numbers and going to courier websites.
Returns
CROSS also has a straight forward returns facility to keep track of incoming and outgoing returns. It automatically picks up customer details when customer order no has been entered. All you have to do then is fill in returns number and courier references as they are issued.