Our software runs through any modern Internet enabled web browser so that the information from the core back end application is accessible to all users both internally through pointing the browser to the server that runs our software as well as through any Internet connection for full access outside the office including pocket pc.

Instead of having a VPN type look and feel, we have mapped the data to our interface to add substantial functionality, speed, simplicity, and a more intuitive user friendly experience.

Business2Web manages the Internet demands of the company very economically by dynamically building up to three web portals from the combination of the data from the database directly linked to our database.

To highlight a few of our current features:

• Consumer Web Portal

  Business2Web automatically builds a consumer website that allows the consumer to view limited details about the item as determined by the company. Some of the company selectable options include showing or not showing retail price, placing orders directly to company (B2C), unlimited pdf’s as far as product support literature, forms, instructions, company contact information, store locator, etc..

• Wholesale Customer Web Portal

  SoftConx builds another web portal that is accessible only via a secure combination account name and password and then once the customer gains secure access they have full accessibility to view all open order and invoice history, place new orders (B2B) via a built in shopping cart feature, current open balance information, as well as view specials promotion flyers, and direct inter network correspondence to company personnel.
  
  We have designed simple switches that are set via the company set up screen to allow various options such as to show available or not, allow discounts and promotions via web, submit credit requests etc...

• Real time order allocation/Item reservation
  
  Reserve allocate inventory to a specific sales order and deliver as promised! Our solution gives control (when needed) to the front office/sales support by allowing sales/order entry to force reserve and hard allocate inventory based on earliest order received date as the default. If the situation occurs that limited inventory must be allocated to a “key” account, catalog, or higher margin sales order, then supervisor can override goods held on one order and specifically reallocate the goods to the order with a higher priority. Take back control of your sales orders and stop accidentally shipping sales orders to one customer when committed or promised to another.
  
  
• Rep/Sales Personnel Portal

  This too is built automatically by our software so that there is a secure sign on for the sales rep/sales person. The specific customer data for that sales associate is tied to the assigned salesman number entered in the customer master of the database.
  
  This allows the sales associate to manage the accounts that fall under there responsibility without tying up the companies in house customer support resources for simple tasks such as order status, shipping status, product availability, credit, etc..
  
  The rep can also place orders for there customers, place requests for samples, as well as advise specific customer exception reports directly to the sales manager.
  
  In addition the company can show specific flyers or data sheets on the rep site that is not shown on the Wholesale or Consumer portal, such as sales promotions, new item introductions, etc...
  
  And all this information above is already optimized and available for the Pocket PC/PALM pda platform.

• On Demand Catalog/Flyer Printing

  With the expense of traditional catalog printing rising and the cost for quality color printing falling, our solution incorporates an email and print utility that takes the real-time data from data and integrates it with our image management program to build on demand sell sheets and catalogs.
  
  The client can either print or email single item product information sheets, multiple item sell sheets, product line catalogs, all the way to full line catalog as required. This eliminates obsolete print materials due to discontinued products, out of stocks, line changes, etc...
  
  Additionally client can set several optional sort criteria to add specific information to the final sheet/catalog such as show only items in stock, show if active or discontinued, etc...

• Product Procurement / Life Cycle Management

  Integrated throughout our solution we capture and maintain visibility of all data related to item introduction, development, initial cost estimating, and final initial true finished goods actual costs.
  
  The product life cycle begins with our Product development specification sheet that allows centralized tracking, modification, and approval of the cost decisions, changes and analysis of every new introduction, custom item, or item change within the inventory line.
  
  Once approved and added to the master file as a new or pending item, our solution then maintains a highly detailed (customizable) specification sheet for each new item that is fully visible across the entire purchasing, warehousing, marketing, and sales channels. This item visibility on both new and existing items helps improve the consistency of the data associated with the packs, cubes, weights, upc’s, components, ingredients, specifications, etc. thereby eliminating many of the typical mistakes associated with new product introduction/ramp up.

• Bill of Materials

  Customers who require kitting/component assembly for finished goods may use our BOM module to streamline their assembly/kitting process.
  
  BOM may optionally be assigned to a specific sales order. Upon creation of BOM, component quantity required is automatically calculated based on finished units required and goods are allocated from inventory and held in work in progress status.

• Drill Down Intuitive Links
  
  Within our application screens “one-click” takes you to the details related to the screen functions that you are viewing Customer service and support responsibilities are all integrated into our user customer “main” screen.
  
  One click access and update for key customer service functions: master file maintenance, new orders, apply cash, invoice, issue credits, maintain notes on customer and look up screen with full history of open and closed a/r, collection activity, open orders, paid invoices, items purchased, etc..
  
  Dynamic Reporting-Our solution provides a dynamic link between the core office data and Microsoft® Excel. Generate your own overviews in Microsoft Excel and modify/make your own calculations using via a simple download button thus eliminating the need to retype or export and manipulate the data.