Magento Integration with Microsoft Dynamics RMS
When it comes to building and operating an online store, there are few open-source solutions better than Magento. The immensely popular eCommerce platform serves more than 110,000 merchants, allowing them flexibility and control over content, catalog, customer experience, functionality of the store and more.
For online retailers, a reliable point of sale (POS) solution is just as important as what kind of eCommerce software is being used. Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) remains a complete POS solution with streamlined operations, automated processes, and a full selection of reporting tools. (more…)
Considering Accounting Integration? A few things to think about
If youre a company that is looking to integrate your sales data to your accounting system, there are a few main points that usually determine the type of integration needed. If a company is a pure retailer, then General Ledger integration is typically the right approach. For companies that are true multi-channel and sell not only to consumers (B2C) but also to other businesses (B2B,) the system that is the item master tends to drive the decision toward transaction based integration.
The following simple chart makes it easy to determine the type of system integration a company needs:
eBay Integration with Microsoft Dynamics RMS
eBay isn’t just for consumer auctions anymore. Retailers and Distributors are now taking advantage of eBay’s reach (as well as Amazon) to get rid of excess inventory and even reach new markets. eBay has made launching an eBay store, Dutch Auction or even traditional auction a relatively easy endeavor, however without integration, managing items, inventory, sales orders and customers can become chaotic.
Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS) provides retailers with a complete point of sale solution that streamlines operations and increases revenue. One of the strengths of Microsoft Dynamics RMS, (as well as the complete line of Microsoft Dynamics Business Solutions), is its ability for developers to integrate it with different software solutions. This is vitally important in todays retail environment as many businesses look to extend their selling efforts to include web stores and marketplaces. That includes a site like eBay, which can quickly provide expanded reach and increased revenue streams for brick and mortar retailers.
Connecting eBay to Microsoft Dynamics RMS comes with a host of benefits, including: (more…)
nChannel Launches New Integration Solution for eBay
Web-Based, Multi-Channel Solution Helps Companies Easily Integrate ERP, POS and Web Stores to eBay
nChannel, headquartered in Pataskala, Ohio, announced today the availability of its new eBay connector to address the integration and multi-channel needs of retailers and distributors. Customers of Microsoft Dynamics and Sage MAS Business Solutions, along with customers of Microsoft Dynamics Point of Sale, Magento and AspDotNetStorefront eCommerce platforms can easily incorporate eBay store management into their multi-channel operations.
The new eBay connector enables nChannel subscribers to automate the population of item data for eBay from any supported ERP, eCommerce or Point of Sale application. eBay orders and customer data can be received by any supported applications, which will automatically update inventory availability across all channels. (more…)
The Importance of Proper Drop Ship Management
At nChannel, we often speak about the importance of connecting your channel applications, from your eCommerce sites and point of sale (POS) solutions to your ERP and accounting systems. With a web-based solution, data is seamlessly transferred between these systems, not only saving you time, but offering you accuracy, visibility, and reliability too.
However, a multi-channel environment can also include “inventory locations” – locations, suppliers or entities that are strategic to fulfilling orders. One such inventory location could be a drop shipper.
Why Should a Company Consider Drop Ship Strategies?
Drop shipping is a sales and inventory strategy in which a business does not actually keep items in stock. (more…)
