Merchanter

Merchanter is a cloud-based ERP trading and stock control system specifically designed for merchant businesses. According to the vendor, it offers features to facilitate sales, purchasing, and stock management. The product caters to small to large-sized merchant businesses in various professions and industries, including Builders Merchants, Timber Merchants, Plumbing and Heating Merchants, and Steel Stockholders.

Key Features

Cash and credit account management: According to the vendor, the system enables users to efficiently handle cash and credit account customers for retail sales. It allows for quick retail sales with built-in baskets and provides credit limit tracking and control for credit sales.

Dynamic pricing tools: The vendor claims that Merchanter provides smart pricing tools to set competitive prices. Users can apply discounts and promotions to specific customers or products and easily adjust prices based on market conditions.

Credit control monitoring: The vendor states that Merchanter offers credit control warnings and alerts to prevent credit limit breaches. Users can stay informed about overdue payments and credit issues, taking proactive actions to manage credit risk.

Customizable dashboards: Users can create custom dashboards within Merchanter to track key performance indicators (KPIs), monitor sales targets and opportunities, and gain valuable insights for performance improvement, as claimed by the vendor.

Efficient quote generation: The vendor claims that Merchanter allows users to generate quick quotes for customers and seamlessly convert them into sales orders. This feature streamlines the quoting process, enabling faster sales.

Automated purchase order generation: According to the vendor, Merchanter provides suggested reordering functionality to automate the purchase order process. It analyzes stock levels and sales trends to build purchase orders, optimizing inventory management and ensuring timely replenishment.

Simplified purchase order creation: The vendor states that users can create simple purchase orders within Merchanter, streamlining the ordering process. The system facilitates efficient management of supplier information and pricing, enhancing the purchase order workflow.

Streamlined multi-stage contract management: Merchanter offers the ability to manage multi-stage forward contracts for purchasing, as claimed by the vendor. Users can track contract terms, quantities, and delivery schedules, streamlining the procurement process and ensuring a continuous supply.

Accurate cost analysis: According to the vendor, Merchanter allows users to track budgeted and actual on-costs, enabling accurate cost analysis. Users can monitor expenses related to purchasing and stock management, gaining valuable insights for informed decision-making.

Multi-currency support with live rates: The vendor claims that Merchanter supports transactions in multiple currencies and provides access to live currency rates for accurate currency conversions. This feature simplifies international trading and helps manage exchange rate fluctuations.