Impress

Aptean Impress is a software solution designed specifically for the screen printing, embroidery, and decoration apparel industry. It caters to businesses of various sizes in this sector, including apparel decorators, screen printing companies, embroidery businesses, decoration apparel manufacturers, and promotional products companies. According to the vendor, Aptean Impress offers a range of features and functionalities to help businesses streamline their manufacturing processes and key operations.

Key Features

Sales Quotations: According to the vendor, Aptean Impress provides a sales quoting functionality that allows users to create and customize sales quotations based on customer requirements and pricing. The system aims to ensure accurate and timely communication with customers by efficiently tracking and managing sales quotations in real-time.

Order Entry: Aptean Impress offers comprehensive order entry capabilities, allowing users to efficiently enter and manage customer orders. Users can easily create new orders, add products or services, specify quantities and specifications, and include special instructions or requirements. The system includes validation checks to help ensure accuracy and completeness of order information.

Purchase Orders: According to the vendor, Aptean Impress enables users to create and manage purchase orders for procuring materials and supplies. Users can generate purchase orders based on inventory levels, customer orders, or production requirements. The system aims to provide easy tracking and management of purchase orders, from creation to receipt of goods, ensuring visibility and control over the procurement process.

Customer Portal: Aptean Impress offers a customer portal that provides self-service access to order information and account details. Customers can log in to the portal to view order status, track shipments, access invoices and payment history, and request changes or updates to orders. The vendor states that the customer portal aims to enhance the overall customer experience by providing convenient and transparent access to relevant information.

Shopping Cart: According to the vendor, Aptean Impress includes a shopping cart feature that enables customers to place orders directly through an online storefront. The shopping cart functionality allows customers to browse products, select items, and add them to their cart for purchase. Users can customize the shopping cart experience by setting pricing rules, discounts, and promotional offers. The system supports secure payment processing for a seamless and secure online shopping experience.

Production Center: Aptean Impress provides a production center module that allows users to manage and track production activities. Users can schedule and assign jobs to specific work centers or machines based on availability and capacity. The system aims to offer real-time visibility into job status, progress, and resource utilization, enabling efficient production planning. Users can track production time, set-up, and employee productivity for performance analysis and optimization.

Design and Artwork Management: Aptean Impress includes functionality for managing and organizing artwork and design files. Users can associate image files with each decoration, allowing for visual representation throughout the software. The system supports the assignment of design numbers, exclusivity settings, and color way assignments. Users can track artwork by artist or due date, maintain decoration price/cost tables, and generate art status reports.

Production Scheduling: According to the vendor, Aptean Impress offers production scheduling capabilities to effectively manage print shop floor production. Users can use drag-and-drop functionality to schedule jobs based on type, work center availability, and resources. The system provides color-coding and automated alerts to identify potential delays or issues in production scheduling. Users can easily reschedule orders to resolve conflicts and optimize production efficiency.

Inventory Management: Aptean Impress provides comprehensive inventory management functionality for tracking and controlling inventory. Users can monitor incoming, outgoing, and on-hand inventory status in real-time. The system supports multiple locations, including warehouses, shelves, and bins, for efficient inventory tracking. Users can automate low stock notification emails, streamline purchasing processes, and improve order fulfillment.

Supplier Integration: According to the vendor, Aptean Impress allows for seamless integration with suppliers, enabling efficient communication and collaboration. Users can electronically exchange purchase orders, invoices, and other documents with suppliers. The system supports real-time updates of supplier information, pricing, and availability. Supplier integration aims to enhance procurement processes, reduce manual effort, and improve supply chain management.