Also web-based, eDistributor LITE is more stream-lined edition of eDistributor PRO. It offers most of the essential features but with fewer functionality. Like eDistributor PRO, this version can also be customized. Metro Traders offers this version for distributors who seek the simple core requirements of online supply chain management.
Features
Customer Management
Stores, manages complete and detailed information for the distributor's customers. Distributors establish criteria a customer must meet in order to qualify for site access. The site easily activates or deactivates customer access to the secured area within the site. Multiple customer documents can also be stored within the customer’s individual file.
Product Management
Provides for the ability to add, delete and modify products and their description. Product images are easily uploaded. The products can be temporarily deactivated or reactivated at any point in time.
Administrative Area
This facility offers the distributor the ability to manage all administrative functionalities such as Customer Management, Product Management, Order Management, Newsletter Management and many more features.
Advanced Product Search
Searches in-depth on product name, product code, SKU, short or detailed job description, etc.
Single Shipping Location
Provides the ability to load shipping tables for single shipping originations.
Bulk Upload of Products, Inventory & Pricing
Easily uploads products that are maintained in any external system using any excel format.
Customized User Access
Permits only authorized users to have access to the pricing details.
Order Processing
Can also be integrated with many third party gateways in the event credit cards need to be accepted on the site.
Express Order Form
This feature allows users to place orders quickly based on their prior knowledge of either product name, UPC code or Manufacturer code.
Integration with External Systems
Permits integration with external system via data in Excel format.
Product Notification
If activated, this feature will send an email to customers when the product is back in stock, provided inventory is maintained on the site.
Special Sales
Special prices can be offered at the product or the manufacturer level.
Reporting Function
Many reports can be generated in PDF (read-only) format, including order history reports, invoice, packaging slip, FOB slip etc.
Minimum Order Requirement
This can be set at either the individual manufacturer level or at the shipping origination level.