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Description
As a wholesaler or distributor, you're likely equipped with an inventory management system that tracks aspects like current stock levels and historical sales data, and may even include some reordering suggestions. However, to thrive in a competitive landscape, you need more than just basic metrics; you require critical insights to effectively minimize inventory while still achieving high fill rates. The Mars system evaluates purchasing patterns at both the vendor and product group levels, enabling you to reduce stock levels while capitalizing on vendor promotions and discounts. For example, in the case that a truckload is required, Mars assesses the complete order size by taking into account various factors such as units, weight, volume, and monetary value, offering recommendations on how to optimize the load—potentially including items that were not part of the initial request. With the ability to quickly and intelligently craft an ideal purchase order, the Mars system synthesizes extensive inventory, sales, and vendor data into actionable purchasing insights, ensuring that you stay ahead of the competition while efficiently managing your resources. This comprehensive approach not only streamlines the ordering process but also enhances overall operational efficiency.
Description
Ply is a cutting-edge inventory and purchasing solution designed exclusively for trade businesses, leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize operations. By reducing urgent supply runs, it empowers contractors and service teams to enhance their billable hours through automated procurement processes, smart reorder notifications, and vendor comparisons, while also providing real-time insights into inventory across trucks, warehouses, and job sites. The platform features essential tools such as usage-based minimum and maximum thresholds, barcode printing, mobile scanning, and the ability to generate and reconcile purchase orders, all while seamlessly integrating with field service and accounting software like ServiceTitan, Jobber, Housecall Pro, and QuickBooks Online. It effectively consolidates material catalogs, monitors both in-use and consumed items, and identifies instances of over-ordering or excess stock to help maintain healthy cash flow. Users have reported a recovery of 5 to 10 additional hours each week by streamlining operations and eliminating the chaos associated with spreadsheets, all while ensuring complete visibility of material locations and timely replenishment needs. This comprehensive approach not only boosts efficiency but also supports better decision-making across trade businesses.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Acculynx
Housecall Pro
Jobber
PowerHouseWMS
QuickBooks Online
Sage Intacct
ServiceTitan
Integrations
Acculynx
Housecall Pro
Jobber
PowerHouseWMS
QuickBooks Online
Sage Intacct
ServiceTitan
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
National Business Data Systems
Founded
1972
Country
United States
Website
www.nbds.com/mars-benefits.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
Ply
Founded
2022
Country
United States
Website
getply.com
Product Features
Inventory Management
Alerts/Notifications
Barcoding / RFID
Forecasting
Inventory Optimization
Kitting
Manufacturing Inventory Management
Mobile Access
Multi-Channel Management
Product Identification
Reorder Management
Reporting/Analytics
Retail Inventory Management
Supplier Management
Warehouse Management
Product Features
Inventory Management
Alerts/Notifications
Barcoding / RFID
Forecasting
Inventory Optimization
Kitting
Manufacturing Inventory Management
Mobile Access
Multi-Channel Management
Product Identification
Reorder Management
Reporting/Analytics
Retail Inventory Management
Supplier Management
Warehouse Management