DMS Systems Corp.: Distribution/ExpressTM System
A Built on IBM Express AdvantageTM offering
Since 1986, DMS Systems Corp has been a leading supplier of integrated, e-commerce Supply Chain Solutions for Automotive, HD Truck, RV and Marine Parts distributors. With clients in the U.S. and internationally, DMS is dedicated to providing field-proven distribution solutions that effectively manage critical operations for multiple sales locations.
In addition to offering hardware and software solutions, DMS also manages customized B-2-B e-commerce Internet websites for distributors and their installer/dealer customers.
DMS Systems Corp., an IBM Premier Business Partner, has successfully partnered with IBM as an iSeries reseller for more than a decade. Its customer support and sales teams meet the demands of Supply Chain solutions for Warehouse Distributors by insuring that their clients have the technology, training, and support required to achieve operations and profit expectations.
Solution overview
In today’s market, it is imperative that distributors have the flexibility to handle the dynamic changes of their customers’ needs. The DMS Distribution/ExpressTM System answers this demand by providing a fully integrated business system that is designed for single and multi-site retail and Wholesale Distributors in the Auto, Truck, RV, and Marine parts industries.
Distribution/ExpressTM provides solutions for POS/Order Entry and invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Management, Sales, and more.
Two additional system applications that Distribution/ExpressTM offers are Qwik-OrderTM and Qwik-ScanTM. These applications enhance the base System applications by providing Internet B-2-B customer ordering and wireless warehouse barcoding. The result is an ideal “turn-key” Supply Chain solution for any modern distributor.
IBM Built On Express components:
IBM i5 Power5 520 Express Model
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Express
Proven client success
With ten distribution centers, Internal Engine Parts Group (IEPG) supplies engine parts for passenger cars and light trucks, as well as for marine, industrial, agricultural, and high-performance applications. IEPG selected the services of DMS Systems Corp. to help their managers modernize their Order-Entry, warehousing, and distribution systems.
This implementation allowed IEPG to reach new markets, reduce the overall sales expense by 10% , provide 24 / 7 web-based customer catalog access, and more.
Alan Gartrell, Chief Administrative Officer of IEPG stated, “Our DMS System has significantly increased our customer service levels and inventory turns at our ten distribution centers.” In addition to this achievement, the ease of use that the Distribution/ExpressTM solution provided helped reduce the cost of managing more than 400,000 active inventory items.
IBM Business Partner
DMS Systems Corp.
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