Ongoing and scheduled updates Q1/Q2 2018

Hi everyone,

As we entered 2018, a few bigger developments are in the works and are ongoing right now which I wanted to update you on.

1. Inventory Management System Switch

The first one on our list, of course, is the switching of our years old MAS inventory management system switching over to a new system called Acctivate. We're very excited about that, as we hope for our process and system to be greatly enhanced by it.

Some of the things that will change and for the better;

1. Combined Company: TS and TM company will be combined into one company separated by branches and categories. This will help for sure with Adir inventory. 
2. No Posting: In the new system, posting is not required. As soon as the order is shipped or received it's completed and inventory is updated. 
3. No more pick sheet printing: Warehouse will print and ship from whatever shows system ready to ship. (also more control of shipments to be on hold etc.)
4. Better returns process.
5. System notifications: System will auto send out a notification to the parties involved in a transaction/document about certain updates. 
6. Documents upload: we will be able to upload document reference to a PO, SO or invoice, for example, customer PO copy, vendor quote, etc.  
7. 3PL EDI connection to Berks warehouse.
8. Website integrations: The websites TS and TM will be integrated and with more direction than before. 
9. Marketplace integration: we will eventually have most marketplace selling channels integrated. 

At the same time, it will be a learning curve for all of us getting familiar with a new system and we're hopeful that we can pull this through together with you for the better future. We are expecting this to launch for Q2.

2. Website Update

We will be redesigning our website end to end this year to give it a fresh feel, we will add new features that will add to the shopping experience. For a glimpse of our new product pages see here

3. Website Email Update

Website email notifications sent to customers will see a complete update, both in design and in features. We hope to give more info to the customer and thereby avoid customer service issues. For a glimpse of our new email design see here.

4. Shop by Brand

Shop by brand pages on the website will be redone and restructured with specific manufacturer categories, tailored to each brand individually. This will be a navigation enhancement.

Your comments are welcome and would be greatly appreciated.

Keeping you in the loop,

Josh Rosenthal