August 2010
Warehouse Management Systems Increase Operation Performance
When business is booming, it can be easier to overlook the inefficiencies and inaccuracies that infiltrate operations. But those issues become blaringly obvious when the business climate takes a negative turn like it has in recent years. Many companies learned this first-hand when they reduced staff to become leaner and flawed processes continued to negatively impact their bottom line. So, how can a company get to the core of operation issues, whether or not these problems are visible? One of the best, proven ways to help your business run at its highest potential regardless of the state of the economy is investing in a warehouse management system (WMS).
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DMSi Optimizes Hosted Solutions for Continued Customer Success
DMSi’s commitment to excellence in service, performance and reliability is never ending. While Agility SaaS (software as a service) or hosted uptime average exceeds 99.95 percent, DMSi will not be satisfied until we achieve 100 percent satisfaction. To achieve that goal, we have dedicated additional resources focused on optimizing the environment to better manage the continued growth of users on the system; embraced new technologies and prepared for future advanced Agility functionality.
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July 2010
DMSi Software Announces New Agility Customers
In the first half of 2010, 12 companies selected DMSi’s Agility Software. “Agility is the culmination of vast input from the best minds in the building products industry,” says Cal German, DMSi Software President. “It’s exciting new technology that clearly fits our customers and improves their daily lives and profitability.”
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Agility Exceeds Hutchison Lumber's Expectations
When a homeowner or contractor purchases building materials from Hutchison Lumber, they feel the difference that great customer service can make. DMSi’s Agility Software enables them to receive their products faster and get more accurate information, which in turn allows Hutchison Lumber to thrive. For over 25 years, the company has been run on solid business ethics and customer service; and, now, with DMSi’s Agility Software, they are doing it better.
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June 2010
DQ Technologies’ Order Delivery Tracking (ODT) Reduces Transportation Costs For Agility Customers
With the economy being what it is, closing a sale in the first place can be tough. Meeting customer expectations with regard to delivering materials on time is the next challenge. And managing that process without giving away profitability can be difficult. Available with a seamless integration to Agility, DQ Technologies’ Order Delivery Tracking (ODT) is a software suite designed to help businesses who service their customers through delivery become more efficient throughout the order and delivery process. Users of ODT are finding that they are able maximize profitability of their sales by controlling the costs associated with transporting materials to customers.
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DMSi Customers Eliminate Document Communication Issues with EDI
With the right technology tools, doing business with a big box and high volume retailers can greatly increase profitability for manufacturers and distributors. But without the right communication tools, it can bring frustration and marginal profitability. DMSi’s Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) solutions electronically eliminate the costly time and errors associated with manually exchanging transactional information with trading partners. It allows businesses to increase efficiency and profitability with every transactional document exchange.
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April 2010
Alley Roofing Supply Reaps the Benefits of Agility
Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Alley Roofing Supply has three branches selling roofing materials and accessories. The company selected DMSi’s Agility software for its inventory control, experienced customer service, and software as a service (SaaS) option. Their previous system provided only basic accounting functionality that prohibited them from efficiently serving their customers. “We have only been live on Agility for two months and are already experiencing the benefits,” says Scott Campbell, system manager at Alley Roofing Supply. “During the first week, we caught a major discrepancy in our inventory and were able to resolve the issue.”
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Dave Lefler Promoted To Productivity Solutions Product Consultant
DMSi Software is pleased to announce the promotion of Dave Lefler to the position of Product Consultant with responsibility for certain Productivity Solutions. Dave joined DMSi in 2006 as an Implementation Analyst. He has also acted as the Drywall Line of Business (LOB) lead. Prior to working for DMSi, Lefler learned the warehouse processes as an operations manager.
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Cherokee Wood Products Reaching Business Goals with Agility
A distributor of hardwood lumber, hardwood flooring, moulding, and plywood, Cherokee Wood Products recently implemented Agility software. Located in Upland, California the company selected Agility SaaS to manage their daily processes and inventory. “Every day we learn something new that Agility can do to improve our business,” says Cherokee Wood Products President, Pete Lang.
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March 2010
DMSi Donates $24K to Haiti Relief Efforts
In the wake of the massive earthquake that brought devastation to the Haitian country, DMSi Software President Cal German and CEO Jim Hassenstab challenged its staff to contribute funds to Haiti relief aid. Employees answered the call by donating $8,000 in just two weeks, while DMSi matched every $1 employee donation with a $2 DMSi donation to boost efforts.
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Progress Software Awards DMSi for SaaS Excellence
Progress Software Corporation recently awarded DMSi Software with the SaaS Excellence Award honor for their participation in SaaS (Software as a Service) enablement programs resulting in highly innovative offerings that achieve impressive commercial success within their markets. You may read the full article here. A Progress partner since 1994, DMSi has achieved marked success with Agility, their market leading software for building material distributors and dealers; and their early adoption of the SaaS server-free option.
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February 2010
F9 Version 5 Provides Profit Building Enhancements
F9, an easy to use Financial Reporting tool that dynamically links the General Ledger data to Microsoft Excel, has released more enhancements than any previous release. By leveraging the newest functionality of MS Excel 2007, F9 V5 offers improved user experience and new business intelligence reporting.
DMSi Software Announces New Agility Customers
In 2009, DMSi Software increased its momentum with 26 companies selecting Agility. “Agility is the culmination of vast input from the best minds in the building products industry,” says Cal German, DMSi Software President. “It’s exciting new technology that clearly fits our customers and improves their daily lives and profitability.”
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January 2010
DMSi Launches New Ad Campaign
DMSi Software, in conjunction with Ayres advertising agency, has launched a new ad campaign to inform the building material industry about the multiple benefits experienced as a customer. Print and online advertising, direct mail, emails, and the www.dmsi.com website include ad campaign graphics and sound bites on how DMSi helps customers achieve superior efficiency and profitability.
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Thanks for the Referrals!
If you have been in business for any length of time, you know the importance of referrals. The highest honor we can receive at DMSi Software is a referral to an industry peer. Given this, DMSi would like to thank our many customers who have so generously recommended us to industry associates.
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