Marketing mobile handsets, their accessories and also tariffs associated with their use, is one of the world's fastest developing sales and supply operations. One of the most professional organizations involved in these activities is Cellnet Transactions Ltd based at the Cellnet offices in Slough.
Real Time Information
In this operation, Cellnet Transactions Limited supply mobile handsets and accessories which include cases, batteries, etc, to major retail outlets, e.g. ninety eight BT shops, Dixons stores and other wholesalers. To control these operations, a sales-order processing and warehousing system was required.
In order for them to implement, maintain and expand the high level of service which they provide, they are utilizing DISTRiX business software. It is one of two implementations of DISTRiX at Cellnet, each operating through different reporting structures. It is a modern, flexible system that is providing a rapid response and it has been implemented in a remarkably short time by the authors Dataday Computer Services.
EDI Benefits
The orders are captured, the credit status is checked and the order transferred to the warehouse at Havant, Hants by remote link. The order concerned is picked, packed and despatched twice a week to the various stores. The introduction of Electronic Data Integration (EDI) provided an alternative to customers posting or faxing orders
Comments Logistics Manager, Howard Moss: "DISTRiX software was chosen because we had good previous experience of its operations. It is reliable, user-friendly, gives excellent traceability and we can interrogate it in real time. This is essential for information on stock levels." Howard continues "Since its implementation in this application, there have been no failures in the system. It is very robust and easy to operate. We have a good relationship with Dataday Computer Services. They readily accommodated our various requests as the implementation proceeded and they helped us in every way possible. When we encounter a business problem Dataday's innovative and speedy solutions are always appreciated. What a refreshing change to have a software company that will work with us and is flexible enough to work to our timescales."
