Allocation and Distribution Overview

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•   Receiving, shipping, merchandise location, and shipment tracking functions are reflected in real-time and are visible at once throughout the organization.
•   Order, track, audit, report on and edit purchase orders and transfers by entering your tracking number or by simply scanning the form with your handheld device.
•   Choose from a variety of allocation methods, including distribution tables, min/max, fill-in or weeks supply.

Typically considered separate software, Celerant Command Retail has integrated a full-featured, 5-dimensional, allocation-based distribution center system to complete a united retail enterprise.

Purchase Orders

Celerant Command Retail's purchasing module accepts the direct entry of purchase orders, tracks those purchases, and receives the orders in part shipments or completely. Completed purchase orders may be printed in a variety of formats, may be faxed or emailed directly to the vendor without leaving the purchase order entry function. Purchase orders may be located and tracked by a wide range of search options including status (open or closed), buyer, dates (entry, start, cancel, arrival), approval (approved/not approved), PO number, tracking number, brand, vendor, item, etc

Transfers

Simply enter, track, audit, report and edit purchase orders and transfers by entering their tracking number or by simply scanning in the form with your handheld device. Distribution and auto PO/Transfer generation support direct to store or central DC/multi-DC models, including cross-dock operations.

Order Management/Order Tracking Tools

Retailers keep customer satisfaction levels high by locating special items and making certain that they come in on time. Inventory Management locator tools identify the exact location of any particular item that a customer is looking for anywhere in the enterprise.

Return Authorization

With Celerant Command Retail Management System, returning merchandise has never been so simple. Once a return is completed, your system automatically updates inventory and the return becomes a credit in accounts payable.