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Software: Starting 2009 with An Eye to the Future
While the economic news continues to be volatile, progressive distributors look to position themselves for the future with investments driving business efficiencies and capabilities through software.
"Every day, Activant representatives speak to distributors looking to strengthen their position in the marketplace," said Kevin Roach, executive vice president and general manager of Activant's Wholesale Distribution Group. "Between July 1 and December 31, 2008, more than 75 distributors made an investment in Activant® Prophet 21® solutions. These distributors recognize that the investment they make in software now will pay real dividends when the economy rebounds."
Scott Henderson, owner of Bennett Tooling Solutions in Saginaw , MI, is one of those distributors who believes in investing in the future: "I'd like to see more growth in my company, and right now, we're maxed out at what we can handle running QuickBooks - it's not suited for our future needs. So I spoke with several of our fellow distributors in the area, and they all said they used Prophet 21 software and recommended we use it too."
It is important to note that distributors are not investing in software just for growth's sake. Many recognize that people entering the workforce today expect user-friendly interfaces and streamlined processes. "Of all the software packages we looked at, we felt most comfortable with the straightforwardness and ease of navigation of Activant Prophet 21 software," commented Tim Greene, director of marketing and operations of EC Scott Group LLC in Darien , CT.
"A slow period is the ideal time to purchase and implement software," concluded Roach. "The lull allows employees to focus on learning the new system while the pressures of their daily tasks are lighter. The distributors that purchase and implement software now will be well ahead of their competition when the economy improves."
Prophet 21 is a leading software solution among wholesale distributors in the following markets: industrial, electrical, fastener, fluid power, HVAC, janitorial, medical, packaging, paper, petroleum, plumbing, safety, tile, and general distribution.