Powell To Debut Real-Time Inventory Tracking Software at Tupelo

August 6, 2006  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Tupelo on August 2006 Powell Company announced the implementation of a new order scanning system, dubbed the PowellASAP system, or ASAP. ASAP is a state of the art hand-held PC computer that links real time information to a server based in the Powell showroom.

“Our sales reps can create quotes to prepare for their customers arrival at markets, plus, they can use them in retailers stores after market” said Tom Liddell, senior vice president of national sales. “The orders will be transmitted wirelessly to our servers and almost immediately be received at our offices. This will allow real time inventory and sales tracking”, Liddell added.

The company used ASAP at the recent Las Vegas market, and will demo it to retailers at the upcoming Tupelo Market. The main benefit to Powell customers was the time saved in the showroom. “With all of the different categories of product that we offer, it’s not unusual for a customer to purchase 50 or more SKU’s” said Sean Slack, Executive Vice President. “The time savings for both our customers and our sales staff was significant, not to mention, the system can cut down on the chance for errors during the rush at market,” Slack said.

Powell CFO, Larry Woods said, “The PowellASAP system will sync with our new PowellPRO dealer order system. PowellPRO stands for Powell Retailers Online. This new web based order placement and inquiry system was just introduced to our dealers this week.”

For more information on PowellPRO, Powell retailers should visit: www.powellpro.net.