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Multistore/HQ
A Formula for Success - Multistore Data Synchronization
Catapult Enterprise Edition uses proven data synchronization
technologies to bring inexpensive and powerful computing resources
to all corners of your retail chain. The ability to share information
effectively among store locations using these new resources has become
an important competitive advantage for many leading retailers. The main
benefit of data distribution and synchronization is the increased access
to information - businesses can hold all corporate data in a consolidated
database at headquarters, while giving remote stores local access to the
data they need most through Catapult's security configuration. This local
availability increases efficiency for employees. Network access
time is reduced when data is local, resulting in faster system response
time and decreased connection costs. Instead of having to be continuously
connected to the network in order to access data, employees can work in
an occasionally connected environment where data is available locally,
automatically connecting periodically to synchronize changes between headquarters
and the stores.
Centralization & Decentralization
Retailers today want the advantages of control promised by centralization
along with the flexibility of response to customers brought by
decentralization. They
want store managers to take initiative to get results, yet require everyone
to march to the same corporate strategy. Catapult allows retailers to
find the balance between centralization and decentralization.
Local Security Control
With Catapult you decide who has access to what. All reports and major
functions are controlled through a comprehensive Security Authorization
system. Users must have the correct security profile if they want
access to specific information, features, or reports.
Remote Store Management
Nearly all store functions can be programmed from headquarters including
touch screen and POS configurations. Imagine modifying a touch screen
layout or adding a new POS key function from headquarters and having those
changes automatically implemented with no intervention at the local
store. Promotional pricing can be scheduled to start and end by zone,
all the while keeping the remote store management up to date to these
pending changes.
Remote Communication Flexibility
Catapult does not require third-party communications or polling software.
Designed to take full advantage of Microsoft Windows 2000/XP process scheduling
and wide area network (WAN) capability, Catapult allows users to
mix and match communications carrier options such as DSL, cable, dial-up,
and frame-relay. Catapult is ready to scale, allowing you to simultaneously
replicate and synchronize with multiple stores all at once—no communication
traffic jams and no excuses. As your needs grow, your Catapult system
is ready to grow with you.
Zone Pricing
Catapult’s multistore option allows you to control pricing for each
of your stores by grouping like stores into price zone configurations.
This allows maximum flexibility while simultaneously reducing management
complexity.
Chain Process Control
Catapult’s worksheet system really reaches its full potential in
a multistore environment. Transferring inventory between HQ and
remote stores, and from store to store, is just one of the tasks that
can be tightly controlled using this innovative tool. Centralized purchase
orders and remote receiving can also be accomplished along with many other
management tasks. Best of all, each worksheet provides a comprehensive
audit trail by listing the who, what, when and the where of each activity
to help resolve issues before they become problems.
Store-to-Store Inventory Check
With just a few simple keystrokes at the point of sale, users can accurately
determine if an item is available at other store locations Catapult lets
authorized store personnel query any remote store location to check
the current on-hand and on-order quantities for any particular item.
Catapult provides accurate and precise real time answers - anytime, anywhere.
 World-Class
Data Integrity
For a retail management to provide critical data in a timely manner,
all transaction information must be stored as efficiently as possible
utilizing a state-of-the-art Database Management System (DBMS).
Catapult's DBMS is Sybase iAnywhere, a proven DBMS with over 4
million users. Sybase iAnywhere provides Catapult with a fully functional
relational DBMS that is efficient, extensive, and reliable. You benefit
from true client-server computing with transaction processing and
referential integrity that ensures the consistency of your data and provides
quick access to all the information your retail operation demands.
Request Info
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For more information, contact ECRS at solutions@ecrsoft.com, call us toll free at 800-211-1172, or fill out our information request form
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