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Activant unveils new electronic ordering solution INDUSTRY NEWS


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YARDLEY, PA. — Activant Solutions Inc. introduces Activant Auto- Order™, a solution for inbound order processing. The Activant AutoOrder module solves the problem of dual entry (i.e., an order manually entered in one system that is subsequently re- keyed in another system) for manu- facturing and distribution companies, automatically mapping any com- puter-generated purchase order into


any electronic format. By allowing distributors to better


serve customers who do not have the resources to implement elec- tronic data interchange, the Activant AutoOrder solution fills a gap among current EDI, self-serve Web order entry, and optical character recognition (OCR) solutions. It does not require any process changes, specialized IT infrastructure, expert-


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ise or support on the part of the dis- tributor or the customer. In addition to enhancing customer


service, the elimination of dual data entry helps to yield high data accu- racy and improved productivity. “As an add-on module to our ERP


solutions, Activant AutoOrder seam- lessly imports the order data from print drivers, faxes, or e-mailed or- ders into Activant Eclipse™,


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a result, we expect that distributors will experience cost savings, re- duced A/R and fewer entry errors,” said Kevin Roach, executive vice president and general manager of Activant’s Wholesale Distribution Division. “Fully automated order entry leads to faster order cycle time , and to greater customer satisfaction and loyalty.” Visit distribution.activant.com.


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