Tri-Technical Systems - Electronic Orders (September 2008)

Submitted by pmurphy on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 11:59am.

Technology is beginning to get a foothold in the MI Industry for the independent and regional chain stores. In the past few months, the users of Tri-Technical Systems AIMsi software have transmitted over 3,000 electronic orders to MI suppliers. Those suppliers received over 70,000 line items that did not have to be manually entered into their computer systems. Electronically submitted orders are increasing each month as our users "get on board" and suppliers implement the processing on their end.

Retailers embracing this new technology are benefiting from faster fulfillment because their orders are going directly into the suppliers' system. The orders are not sitting in a bin or an e-mail box waiting for someone to manually enter them. Retailers are also finding that errors are virtually eliminated; there's no longer the chance that the supplier will make typos in the product numbers from a fax or e-mail. Retailers also benefit from the immediate order confirmation from the supplier.

Suppliers with the ability to receive electronic orders from Tri-Technical Systems include J. D’Addario, Kaman, Musicorp, Roland, Conn-Selmer, Chesbro Music, Hal Leonard, Alfred and Lorenz.

Tri-Tech is ahead of the curve... a case study

Submitted by playgroundmusic on Sat, 02/14/2009 - 10:08am.

Busy music stores will naturally gravitate towards suppliers that are easy to do business with. We use Tri-Tech's AIMsi POS with C2B, B2B, XML/EDI and Active-e web publishing technology every single day. With limited manpower and tight budgets, it's one of the key reasons we've been able to streamline operations and increase our GMROI at the same time. In fact, we've actually made decisions regarding preferred vendors based on their commitment to technology. I encourage all MI vendors to contact Tri-Tech if they want to stay competitive.

REALITY CHECK: The round trip in retail starts and ends with the consumer. Fax Machines are quicky going the way of the 8-Track and eMail systems are plagued with inconsistencies, SPAM and security issues. Technology marches on to provide new means to the same end - timely and accurate information and communication. Tri-Tecnical Systems has stepped up to the plate and has taken some risks on behalf of the MI industry with much success.

BOTTOM LINE: Direct and secure EDI between vendors and retailers provides a much faster and more profittable communications pipeline for manufacturers, suppliers, shippers and retailers.

The end result is the Holy Grail of business: Happier, more satisfied clients and customers.

Regards,
JC Murphy
eBusiness Manager
Playground Music Center, Inc.
http://www.Playground-Music.biz
Toll Free: 888.720.MUSIC