End-to-end integration of all merchandise-related, store-level processes with your central ERP system.
Store Inventory Management is the market-leading standard solution for the seamless integration of stores with any central ERP system. GK Store Inventory Management bridges the gap between the ERP system in your headquarters and store-level processes. It enables your employees to effectively and efficiently handle all merchandise needs – whether in store, in the storeroom or with incoming goods – using any device.
End-to-end integration with your ERP system
Ensures seamless end-to-end connection to any central ERP system. Intelligent data-exchange mechanisms ensure the latest data can be used at all times at both the corporate and store level without any conflicting data entries. The flexible software architecture allows you to integrate the solution with any ERP system, while the standard solution comes optimized for use with a central SAP System.
A direct link from the central system to the shelf
Makes all store-level, merchandise-related processes available for online and offline use on mobile devices. Tried-and-true data storage and data-exchange mechanisms ensure that the latest data are available on mobile devices in addition to back-office systems.
Continuous process support
Safeguards the continuous support of processes during product handling using mobile end devices. Store Inventory Management ensures the continuous support of item handling processes requiring mobile devices. The various components seamlessly align and guarantee merchandising processes run smoothly in every store. Meanwhile, all mobile functionalities are available on and off line as required.
Real-time inventory information
In order to provide the data necessary for automatic scheduling in real-time, Store Inventory Management includes its own preliminary inventory management function. This records all inventory changes in real time so that the F&R system can generate recommendations for automatic scheduling without any delay. Since it is no longer necessary to wait for completion of the update process in the ERP system, this enables faster response times for ordering.
Platform-independent
The complete solution is entirely platform-independent and can be used with virtually any standard hardware and any Java-enabled operating system. Native versions of the mobile solution are available for iOS and Android, as well as for other types of devices.
Cloud ready
MobilePOS is available as a fully managed cloud service through cloud4retail. SAP® HANA Enterprise Cloud or Microsoft® Azure Cloud availability come standard, with the option to customize to meet the needs of any IT infrastructure.
Store-Level merchandising processes
Inventory Intake
Including reference documents for items received, support for manual inventory intake, preliminary receipts, and returns
Defective product support for various items and product groups
Goods Movement
Stock transfer and reallocation
Post-processing of data collected by mobile devices before inventory report transmission
Reports
Preparation of reports, comparison with the ERP system and advance inventory management
Immediate request for new labels
Validation
Mobile display of all product-level data
Corrections immediately visible on the shelf
Inventory
Various inventory mechanisms, both using mobile devices and server-based data
Inventory availability, inventory checklists
Full inventory insight with ERP connection
Returns
Easy processing of all types of returns
Planned and unplanned returns, targeted recalls or short-term recall actions, as well as reallocations
Scheduling
Tailor-made processes for all manual scheduling scenarios
E.g., checklists of scheduled stock, manual scheduling, or emergency orders
Label and Poster Printing
Automation of label printing processes, including manual print requests
Relevant labels/posters are automatically printed on the right printer in the right store following updates to the ERP system
Advance Inventory Management
Near-real-time store-level inventory management
Immediate adaptation of all processes that influence inventory
