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Description

Canals is an innovative operating platform powered by artificial intelligence, specifically tailored for wholesale distributors, aiming to streamline the most labor-intensive processes in sales, customer service, accounting, and purchasing. This platform adeptly converts unstructured customer inquiries—such as those found in emails, PDFs, spreadsheets, handwritten notes, or voicemails—into organized quotes or sales orders that can be swiftly reviewed and submitted directly into ERP systems. By leveraging sophisticated AI technology, it accurately interprets customer intent, aligns requested items with product catalogs, and autonomously creates complete and precise orders, thereby eliminating the need for tedious manual data entry and product searching. Covering the entire spectrum of revenue and operational cycles, Canals empowers teams to react more quickly to customer requests, enhance quote turnaround rates, and boost win percentages while simultaneously minimizing errors and returns. Moreover, the platform continually adapts by learning from user interactions, customer preferences, and historical trends, ensuring that it evolves to meet the changing needs of its users. Ultimately, Canals not only simplifies workflows but also enhances the overall efficiency of wholesale distribution operations.

Description

Computer Insights, Inc. presents The Business Edge, an ERP software solution specifically designed for distributors of fasteners and industrial supplies, enabling them to achieve more efficiency with fewer resources. This specialized focus on the fastener industry sets The Business Edge apart from other systems. It serves a wide range of companies in the United States and Canada, from small teams of four to larger organizations with over 500 employees. The software includes an array of features, such as a wireless warehouse management system, seamless CRM integration, simplified sales tax calculations via Avalara, optimized shipping processes through ShipEngine, facilitation of ISO audits, and automation of various workflows. Additionally, it automatically verifies package quantities, availability, and pricing at the point of purchase order entry, allowing for streamlined operations. Users can electronically submit validated purchase orders, eliminating the need for duplicate data entry. Furthermore, the system offers advanced searching capabilities through suppliers' line cards using unique product trees, providing inquiries that help users check pricing and availability from their suppliers efficiently. Ultimately, The Business Edge enhances productivity and accuracy for businesses in the fastener distribution sector.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Acumatica Cloud ERP Yes 
Bizowie ERP Yes 
BoltWise No 
Epicor Eclipse Yes 
Epicor Prophet 21 Yes 
Fiserv No 
Front Yes 
Infor CloudSuite Distribution Yes 
Infor Distribution SX.e Yes 
Infor M3 Yes 
KoreInside Yes 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Yes 
Microsoft Outlook Yes 
Microsoft Teams Yes 
RingCentral RingEX Yes 
SAP S/4HANA Yes 
Salesforce Yes 
ShipEngine No 
VendNovation No 
Zoho CRM Yes 

Integrations

Acumatica Cloud ERP No 
Bizowie ERP No 
BoltWise Yes 
Epicor Eclipse No 
Epicor Prophet 21 No 
Fiserv Yes 
Front No 
Infor CloudSuite Distribution No 
Infor Distribution SX.e No 
Infor M3 No 
KoreInside No 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 No 
Microsoft Outlook No 
Microsoft Teams No 
RingCentral RingEX No 
SAP S/4HANA No 
Salesforce No 
ShipEngine Yes 
VendNovation Yes 
Zoho CRM No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$10000
The Business Edge is sold as a complete system: a one-time up-front investment that includes every module selected at purchase, plus evergreen maintenance. Maintenance covers every upgrade and unlimited support — phone, email, Slack, and Zoom. Additional modules can be added at any time as your business grows. All training is included at no additional charge: initial implementation, refresher, new-employee, and advanced features. Contact Computer Insights, Inc. for a quote tailored to your company.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Canals

Country

United States

Website

www.canals.ai/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Computer Insights

Founded

1981

Country

United States

Website

www.ci-inc.com/info/

Product Features

Distribution

Barcoding / RFID No 
Import / Export Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Order Management No 
Purchasing No 
Returns Management No 
Sales Forecasting No 
Shipping Management No 
Warehouse Management No 

Manufacturing

Accounting Integration No 
ERP No 
MES No 
MRP No 
Maintenance Management No 
Purchase Order Management No 
Quality Management No 
Quotes/Estimates No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Safety Management No 
Shipping Management No 

Product Features

Distribution

Barcoding / RFID Yes 
Import / Export Management Yes 
Inventory Management Yes 
Order Management Yes 
Purchasing Yes 
Returns Management Yes 
Sales Forecasting Yes 
Shipping Management Yes 
Warehouse Management Yes 

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