Building Supply Controller

The Building Supply Controller is a business management system specifically designed for the building supply industry. According to the vendor, it offers a range of features aimed at enhancing management productivity, improving inventory control, and enhancing customer service. The product is said to be suitable for businesses of all sizes, from small independent retailers to large building supply chains. It is commonly used by building supply retailers, lumber yards, hardware stores, construction companies, and home improvement centers.

Key Features

Point of Sale System: According to the vendor, the Building Supply Controller supports various point of sale equipment such as scanners, display poles, card swipes, and scales. It allows for multiple units of measure per item and offers seasonal and sale pricing capabilities. Additionally, it enables the creation of quotations, sales orders, and invoices instantly.

Inventory Management: The Building Supply Controller is said to provide extensive inventory control and pricing management. According to the vendor, it supports the uploading of supplier price files and manufacturer part numbers. It can auto-build purchase orders, track special orders, and generate inventory movement reports and item audit reports. The system is also designed to track historic data of list and cost prices, as well as quantity on hand (QOH), while retaining sales history with item number changes.

General Ledger and Financial Reporting: The Building Supply Controller includes a comprehensive general ledger module for financial reporting. The vendor claims that it manages accounts payable and accounts receivable and offers budget management and control features. The system also supports the scheduling of end-of-day (EOD) and end-of-month (EOM) reports, and provides integration with existing accounting packages.

Integrated Features: According to the vendor, the Building Supply Controller supports barcode and price label creation at receiving. It enables customer purchase/service history tracking and account restriction management. The system also offers breakpoint deals for large volume sales and cross-reference pricing for items with multiple suppliers. Additionally, it provides tools rental functionality and supports customer special pricing and item linking for deposits and environmental fees.

Support and Training: The vendor, Mainframe Associates, offers 24/7 support to assist customers with any issues or queries they may have. They also provide on-site or remote customized training for users and staff, aiming to ensure a smooth implementation and optimal utilization of the Building Supply Controller.