Audience
Industrial supply distributors in need of a solution to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes
About The Business Edge
The Business Edge by Computer Insights, Inc. is an ERP software system that allows distributors of fasteners and industrial supplies to do more, in less time, with fewer people. Our fastener industry focus makes the difference. The Business Edge helps companies across the United States and Canada, ranging from four employees to over 500. The system offers features such as a wireless warehouse, CRM integration, sales tax simplification through Avalara, shipping process optimization with ShipEngine, ISO audit facilitation, and workflow automation. The system automatically validates package quantities, availability, and pricing during purchase order entry. You can submit validated purchase orders electronically without any double entry. You can search the suppliers’ line cards using their unique product trees. Inquiries throughout the system allow you to check your pricing and the supplier’s availability.
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Computer Insights
Founded: 1981
United States
www.ci-inc.com/info/
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The Business Edge Product Features
Distribution
Barcoding / RFID
Import / Export Management
Inventory Management
Order Management
Purchasing
Returns Management
Sales Forecasting
Shipping Management
Warehouse Management
