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Description
As a wholesaler or distributor, you're likely equipped with an inventory management system that tracks aspects like current stock levels and historical sales data, and may even include some reordering suggestions. However, to thrive in a competitive landscape, you need more than just basic metrics; you require critical insights to effectively minimize inventory while still achieving high fill rates. The Mars system evaluates purchasing patterns at both the vendor and product group levels, enabling you to reduce stock levels while capitalizing on vendor promotions and discounts. For example, in the case that a truckload is required, Mars assesses the complete order size by taking into account various factors such as units, weight, volume, and monetary value, offering recommendations on how to optimize the load—potentially including items that were not part of the initial request. With the ability to quickly and intelligently craft an ideal purchase order, the Mars system synthesizes extensive inventory, sales, and vendor data into actionable purchasing insights, ensuring that you stay ahead of the competition while efficiently managing your resources. This comprehensive approach not only streamlines the ordering process but also enhances overall operational efficiency.
Description
Rain is a cloud-based point-of-sale system and website. Rain keeps your inventory up-to-date, regardless of whether it is being sold online or in-store. You can manage customers, loyalty and purchase orders. Rain's marketing suite will keep in touch with your customers via email marketing and text messaging marketing. All customers get unlimited support.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
QuickBooks Online
No
TransNational Payments
No
Worldpay
No
Integrations
QuickBooks Online
Yes
TransNational Payments
Yes
Worldpay
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
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
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
National Business Data Systems
Founded
1972
Country
United States
Website
www.nbds.com/mars-benefits.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
Rain Retail Software
Founded
2008
Country
United States
Website
retail.rainpos.com/top_pos/
Product Features
Inventory Management
Alerts/Notifications
Yes
Barcoding / RFID
No
Forecasting
Yes
Inventory Optimization
Yes
Kitting
Yes
Manufacturing Inventory Management
Yes
Mobile Access
Yes
Multi-Channel Management
Yes
Product Identification
Yes
Reorder Management
Yes
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
Retail Inventory Management
Yes
Supplier Management
Yes
Warehouse Management
No
Product Features
eCommerce
CRM
No
Catalog Management
Yes
Channel Management
No
Customer Accounts
No
Data Security
No
Email Marketing
Yes
Inventory Management
Yes
Kitting
No
Loyalty Program
Yes
Mobile Access
Yes
Multi-Store Management
No
Order Management
Yes
Product Configurator
No
Promotions Management
Yes
Returns Management
Yes
Reviews Management
Yes
SEO Management
Yes
Shopping Cart
Yes
Templates
Yes
Inventory Management
Alerts/Notifications
Yes
Barcoding / RFID
Yes
Forecasting
Yes
Inventory Optimization
Yes
Kitting
Yes
Manufacturing Inventory Management
Yes
Mobile Access
Yes
Multi-Channel Management
Yes
Product Identification
Yes
Reorder Management
Yes
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
Retail Inventory Management
Yes
Supplier Management
Yes
Warehouse Management
No
Point of Sale
Barcode Scanning
Yes
Commission Management
Yes
Cryptocurrency Support
No
Customer Account Profiles
Yes
Discount Management
Yes
Electronic Signature
Yes
Gift Card Management
Yes
Loyalty Program
Yes
Multi-Location
Yes
Restaurant POS
No
Retail POS
Yes
Returns Management
Yes
eCommerce Integration
Yes
Retail Management
CRM
Yes
Commission Management
No
Email Marketing
Yes
Employee Management
No
Loyalty Program
Yes
Mail Order
No
Merchandise Management
Yes
Multi-Location
Yes
Order Management
Yes
Purchase Order Management
Yes
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
Returns Management
Yes
eCommerce
Yes
Retail POS Systems
Barcode Scanning
Yes
Commission Management
No
Discount Management
Yes
Gift Card Management
Yes
Inventory Management
Yes
Loyalty Program Support
Yes
Pricing Management
Yes
Returns Tracking
Yes
Sales Tracking
Yes
Touch Screen
Yes
eCommerce
Yes