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gFM-Business merchandise management system for Apple Mac, Windows and iOS
What is a merchandise management system?
The general definition of the term is as follows Wikipedia following:
"A Merchandise management system (abbreviated to WWS or WaWi) is a model for mapping the flow of goods in a company's business process. The term is mainly used in connection with business software for scheduling and logistics."
This is a generic term for a part of a company's software that is responsible for booking and invoicing goods movements and, depending on the expansion stage, connects many systems with each other and also contains interfaces to online stores, for example. A merchandise management system usually also contains a custom relationship management system that can be used to manage customers and suppliers.
Merchandise management system in practice
A merchandise management system such as gFM-Business ERP can make day-to-day business considerably easier in many practical scenarios. For example, a retail company with several stores can use such a system to automate the entire ordering process: As soon as the stock level of an item falls below a certain threshold, a reorder is automatically triggered, minimizing shortages and excess stock.
Another example would be a wholesaler that can manage its supply chains more efficiently thanks to the ERP system. With real-time data on stock levels, delivery times and order status, the wholesaler can process orders faster and more accurately, which increases customer satisfaction.
An online store can also benefit from an inventory management system by enabling the integration of warehouse management and order processing. This allows orders to be processed automatically and stock levels to be updated in real time, reducing processing time and avoiding stock-outs. In production, such a system can help to manage materials efficiently and optimize production processes by monitoring the availability of raw materials and coordinating the production flow.
gFM-Business with integrated merchandise management system
The gFM-Business ERP Software contains an integrated merchandise management system with article and warehouse management with reservations and stock log, support for multiple storage locations and many other functions. Data from the areas of invoicing, articles and CRM are directly or indirectly involved in the merchandise management functions.
gFM-Business can be operated with Shopware-, Gambio GX3- and WooCommerce-based online stores and supports the import of orders either as an order or as an invoice and offers many other functions in connection with your Shopware, Gambio GX3 or WooCommerce online store.
Individually customizable merchandise management system
The gFM-Business merchandise management system is also available as part of Customizing and open licenses to customize and extend the ERP software according to individual requirements. All customizations and extensions can be made with FileMaker Pro (Advanced) for macOS and Windows.
Article management as part of the merchandise management system
Create and manage invoices and other receipts
Manage and contact customers
