Retail Chain Manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX

Streamline your retail operations to manage products, processes, transactions, and business relationships-from category management through supply chain to point of sale (POS) and services. Retail Chain Manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX is a comprehensive solution that enables you to optimize merchandising using flexible configuration tools, streamline supply chain processes with access to integrated data, and connect POS systems and back-office systems. With real-time access to critical data, you can control inventory levels, make better informed decisions, and spot evolving customer trends quickly.

Supply chain management

Integrate planning, organization, execution, and follow-up for all supply chain flows
Set up centralized rules to guide ordering, replenishment, and stock management
Boost operational efficiency and move goods efficiently
Automate inventory control and warehouse processes
Negotiate with suppliers for the most advantageous pricing, timing, and product placement

Price management

Set up and control flexible pricing and discounts
Assign a range of sales prices and discounts to any individual product, category, store, or chain
Manage pricing by store or store group
Print labels and shelf markers using individualized store layouts

Campaign management

Optimize stock levels at stores and distribution centers
Use flexible price structures, allocations, and adjustments
Manage campaigns and promotional pricing with integrated supply chain services

Warehouse management

Track sales and inventory in real time using key performance indicators (KPIs)
Calculate delivery dates based on predefined trade parameters
Use a mix of cross-docking, internal movement, and vendor-ordering activities

Inventory management

Help create the best replenishment plan using real-time inventory level data
Provide mobile access to warehouse processes for stocking and restocking, discarding, and returning
Define campaign distribution plans to push items from a central warehouse

Store management

Link all sales data on the transaction level from POS to the individual salesperson
Prevent loss
Reduce margin of error
Manage store closing and money count approval procedures

Price calculation

View and calculate gross margin, including markup cost
Calculate an accurate landed cost
Define the duration of individual sale prices and discounts
Automate price changes, data collection, and bar code creation

Point of sale (POS) technology

Control cash registers from one location to tract orders, prepayments, invoices, and cash payments
Integrate Microsoft and third-party POS solutions, and synchronize master data and item sales information

Critical data reporting

Access critical information from across your retail operation
Improve visibility and margins
Provide business intelligence, such as store, sales, and vendor performance reports

Item management

Perform advanced item searches
Track the status of returned items quickly and accurately from customer to original vendor

Integration with familiar software

Maximize your investment
Reduce costs
Build on your IT infrastructure
Integrate with a wide range of Microsoft business software and third-party POS systems