Single Layered Operations
Although the bi-directional replication and integration logic remains the same, the above diagram portrays a slightly different deployment scenario wherein SAP® Business One instances needs to be deployed at all locations irrespective of whether it’s a store or the HO.
In this case replication will still happen between each Store-iVend and the HO-iVend ‘Enterprise’.
Integration happens between the HO-iVend and the HO-SAP®
Business One instance. The HO-SAP® Business One instance
then broadcasts to every Store-SAP® Business One instance.
This means that the HO-SAP® Business One instance is updated by
every Store-SAP® Business One instance and the HO-iVend.
It in turn updates every Store SAP® Business One instance.
SAP Business One at Head Office and iVend Retail at Store and POS
SAP Business One is an affordable, integrated business management solution that offers the comprehensive assortment of capabilities needed to run your business.
From general ledger and banking activities to service, sales, and inventory
operations, SAP Business One provides all of the functions you need to gain
greater control over your company and succeed in today’s competitive
business environment – all in one easy to use, customizable and scalable solution.
By implementing SAP Business One and iVend, the Head Office can:
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Elevate and customize in-store service while lowering IT and labor costs. |
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Reduce the total cost of ownership for the new in-store computer model, compared with a proprietary approach. |
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More easily integrate stores with its other channels such as the Web, catalog and call center. |
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Provide a platform that will support advanced warehouse inventory management through RFID, internet shipping and advanced fulfillment techniques. |
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Address key consumer frustrations such as out-of-stock products and delays in fulfillment. |
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Plan and Manage Promotions and Loyalties across the retail chain. |
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Analyze Profitability and Operational Performance at the Store. |
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By implementing SAP Business One and iVend Retail and POS, the store can:
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Enhance the “Customer Experience” by enabling the clerks at the register to make manager level decisions. |
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Offer alternatives to their most valuable asset - the consumer. |
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Run the entire company as one unit, rather than individually through high-end
integration between the stores and corporate. |
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Leverage the feature rich POS solution giving end users easy access to purchasing, rentals and other advanced transactions. |
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Get a user-friendly, versatile POS that will facilitate quick staff acceptance with minimal training. |
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You can operate in three different modes: touch screen, keyboard and mouse. |
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iVend POS is seamlessly integrated with Service Management. |
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