The DMS DX+ System is a fully integrated POS (Point-of-Sale), Customer, Inventory, Parts Distribution, & Financial Management System, with an On-premise or Cloud-based option and designed for single and multi-site Aftermarket Parts Retail and Wholesale Distributors, with an emphasis on:
- Auto Parts
- Aviation Parts
- Collision Parts
- Heavy-Duty Truck Parts
- Marine Parts
- Power Sports Parts
- RV Parts
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DX+ Base System includes Warehouse / Parts Store POS, Distribution & Inventory Management Applications as follows:
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Optional DX+ System Applications for a Customized Configuration
The DMS DX+ System is designed for maximum flexibility to achieve a “Custom-Fit” System solution for each customer. By combining the DX+ Base System with various Optional System modules, you can create an optimized Parts Distribution System solution for your business.
LOCATIONS, CATALOGING & PAYMENTS
- Branch Location Sales Management – Replenishment management & reporting of inventory for multiple locations
- Hub & Spoke Manager – Automated Replenishment & Stock Balancing across locations with daily Core & Warranty Returns
- DX+ Product Specialty Catalog – DMS’ User-defined ten (10) level Drill-Down Database for customized product look-ups
- Qwik-Cat – ACES Electronic Parts Catalog featuring one or more WHI / SMTP / The Group ACES (Federated) / PartsLink
- Engine Kit Catalog – Custom ten (10) level drill-down database with “kitting” for Engine Parts Specialists
- Qwik-Pay – Integrated / encrypted online PCI-compliant Credit / Debit Card Services interface for POS, B2B & B2C
WAREHOUSING, RF SCANNING, SHIPPING & DELIVERY
- DX+ Warehouse Operations Center – Dashboard for real-time order tracking & picking management by WD / Store location
- Qwik-Scan (Single Zone Pick / Put-away) – RF Wireless Warehouse Barcoding – Pick – Receive – Count – Returns
- Qwik-Scan Plus (Multi-Zone Pick / Put-away) – Advanced Scanning handling multiple stocking & picking locations in warehouse
- Qwik-Scan Cross-Dock Scanning – Handles receipts & shipping of consolidated orders across multiple store locations
- FedEx Automated Shipping Interface – To FedEx for invoice freight, miscellaneous costs & tracking numbers
- UPS Automated Shipping Interface - To World-Ship for invoice freight, miscellaneous costs & tracking numbers
- USPS / Endicia Automated Shipping Interface – For invoicing costs, miscellaneous costs & tracking numbers
- LTL Automated Freight Pricing – Freight sales & costing by invoice with ZarLite database interface
- Qwik-Track Delivery Center – Smartphone-based Delivery Tracking for real-time signature capture & delivery time
E-COMMERCE
- Qwik-Order – B2B Customer Internet Ordering & Account Management e-Commerce application with credit card option
- Qwik-Order Direct– B2C e-Commerce System with Shopping Carts, Credit Cards & Product Catalogs
- DX+ eMarkets Automated Interface – For Selling on eBay, Amazon & other retail marketplaces
- ACDelco WISE / WIP Interface – For specialized e-Commerce transactions & sales reporting for DDG members
- Motorcraft EDI Interface – For specialized e-Commerce transactions & sales reporting for Motorcraft WD’s
- Mitchell 1 Shop Management System – Interface for Installer-to-WD system-to-system ordering
- RO Writer Shop Management System – Interface for Installer-to-WD system-to-system ordering
- CCC One Collision Shop Management System – Interface for Body Shops-to-WD system-to-system ordering
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & MOBILE
- Command Center Mobile – Executive Smartphone mobile application for real-time Sales, Invoicing & Cash information
- DX+ Buyer’s Center – Provides all Purchasing, Inventory Management, EDI reporting, Inventory Analytics & VIO
- DX+ Store Center – Business Intelligence Dashboard designed specifically for Store Managers & Store Supervisors
- DX+ Sales Link – Mobile iPad / tablet sales tool for outside sales people with real-time access to Customer information
EDI & DATA WAREHOUSING
- Qwik-Link Vendor EDI - Dashboard for real-time PO, ASN & Invoices with G-Commerce & Corcentric interfaces
- ADN Group EDI Interface – Data Warehouse, pricing & sales reporting for Parts Plus, Auto Pride & IAPA WD’s
- Alliance Group EDI Interface – Data Warehouse, pricing & sales reporting for Alliance Warehouse Distributors
- Federated Group EDI Interface – Data Warehouse, pricing & sales reporting for Federated Warehouse Distributors
- Pronto Group EDI Interface – Data Warehouse, pricing & sales reporting for Pronto Group Warehouse Distributors
- FTP Virtual Warehouse – Phantom location EDI connections to buy-out Suppliers & Manufacturers
SPECIALTY APPLICATIONS
- Contract & Promotional Pricing – Date-specific pricing module by Customer & Products plus promo-pricing events
- Custom Battery / Product Consignment – Detailed accounting of customer consigned products
- Custom Fee Warehouse Ticket Program – Provides automated Vendor consignment sales processing & reporting
- Catalog / Flyer “Deal” Pricing – With “mix-match” logic for customized pricing schemes across multiple products
- Serial Number Tracking – Sales & Returns reporting by customer for controlling high value inventory items
- Service Work Orders – Features Parts & Labor tracking by vehicle for WD’s with Service Operations
- Battery Pro-Rate Adjustment Module – For pro-rating battery warranty values for customer returns & claims
- Payroll – With W-2/1099 reporting & check reconciliation
- Qwik-Clock – Time & Attendance application for tracking employee work time – (Payroll module required)
DMS DX+ SYSTEM FEATURES
- Advanced IBM Power 8+ Server technology with 64-bit RISC Computing Power
- Optimized Multi-Location Sales & Inventory management for “Hub & Spoke” distribution environments
- Real-time integration of DX+ System Operations & Financial applications
- Provides multi-session PC terminal Graphical screen sets
- Easy export – import of System data for MS Excel & Word exchange with DX+ System database
- Connectivity for email, fax and XML EDI Internet Applications
- Provides ultimate flexibility to add or upgrade future hardware and software options
- Easy-to-use IBM Query and Report Writer tool for “ad-hoc” management inquiries & reports
- Interfaced computer emailing and faxing of Invoices, Statements, POs, etc.
- Cost-effective Help Desk Support and enhancement services that offer customizing options
- Offers Command Center Real-time Management “Dashboard” for Operational & Financial data analysis
- Eliminates traditional time-consuming day / month / year closing routines as found in older systems
- Designed specifically to accommodate both Warehousing and Retail POS operations
- Qwik-Order provides “anytime” 24x7 Internet Order Entry / Inquiries / email for Customers
- Provides extensive Sales, Margins, Inventory Turns, ROI and “fill-rate” analysis
- Online image of customer invoices and statements with faxing and email capability
- Flexible customer pricing schemes supported by ten (10) pricing levels
- Qwik-Scan Wireless Warehouse Barcoding – Order Picking, Receiving & Physical Inventory capabilities
- Supports Haz-Mat and VOC printing and reporting requirements for PBE Distributors
- Qwik-Cat parts cataloging to WHI / Show Me The Parts / ACDelco / The Group ACES (Federated & Pronto) databases with images
- Unlimited item cross-references to support multiple path inquiries (i.e., ACDelco long/short numbers)
- Future pricing and costing update routines with automatic System updating
- Supports Internet-based Qwik-Link Supplier EDI services – Corcentric and G-Commerce
- Warranty, damaged and core tracking / banking by Customer & Supplier
- Supersessions with automatic history transfer and substitute numbers
- Purchase Order ETA by line item methodology improves fill-rates and inventory turns
- Unlimited suppliers by item supports multi-vendor sourcing
- Dynamic Forecasting based on Lead-time, Safety Stock, Historical Sales, Weighting & Trend Analysis
- Quantity-break pricing options for sales and purchasing
- Automated and “dynamic” purchase forecasting eliminates “min-max” routines & maintenance
- Extensive “seasonal” forecasting capabilities with a 2-year+ YTD look-back history for trend analysis