i-SOP provides On-line Integration of the Marketing Process Database between the Head Office / Marketing Hub, Branch Offices,
Stock Points, Warehouses, and the entire Multi-locational Network of Distributors & Dealers, with supporting efficient reporting systems suited to your MIS needs. The application
resides on a secure Web Server and is database driven. The database dynamically accepts all transactions submitted by the different users at various locations and gets updated
Online. The interactive content of i-SOP enables company personnel & channel members to obtain information, from the continuously updated database.
The Main Benefits
i-SOP is Web-based, hence there are no geographic locational constraints and it is Cost Effective for all your channel members to be a part of the system.
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The application resides on a Private Domain Web Server, with all users being provided secure Login Ids and Passwords.
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i-SOP enables users to continuously update records from their remote locations, providing you with instant information on all Sales parameters.
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i-SOP then enables you to plan Supply Logistics according to the quantum and nature of product requirements at various locations.
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i-SOP helps significantly reduce the "time-to-market factor" enabling you to raise Annual Sales levels.
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The resources deployed to achieve given Sales and Recovery targets are also significantly reduced, bringing down the costs of Marketing Operations.
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Stocks at different locations can be monitored on-line and utilized for effecting better Sales Order Prospecting including stock transfers where required, thus reducing inventory carrying costs.
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Reduction in Communication Expenses by up to 60% in case of large networks as i-SOP reduces the need for long distance communication.
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The time delay in obtaining vital information from your channel members is eliminated, enabling the enterprise to be highly efficient, giving it a cutting-edge technological advantage over competition.
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Event and / or transaction driven Automated Mailing / Messaging facility is provided by the package to take care of all routine communications.
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The package does not have on-line dependency, enabling users to also work off-line and periodically upload / download data, updating the Web & Client resident databases, respectively.
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The package belongs wholly to the Enterprise, whereas maintenance & technical software support is provided by Sherlock, for both the Web Server and all Client resident components of i-SOP eliminating the requirement for an in-house team.
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i-SOP is completely customizable, ensuring that it fulfills all specific and unique requirements.
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Advance Warning Systems for
- Stock Outs / Stocks falling below Re-order levels
- Customer / Dealer exceeding Credit Limits
- Reporting of exceptions, for timely action
- Disallowing transactions that violate policies
- Any other client defined events / situations
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| Security |
| Firewalls |
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Hardware & Software firewalls on Web Server. |
| Back-up |
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Daily back-up of Database on Web Server as well as back up on Local LAN Server. |
| Virus Protection |
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Does not accept Virus carrying file formats. |
| Server Security |
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Every visit to the site is logged & monitored. |
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Platforms
| Operating Systems |
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Win 95 / 98 / ME / XP, Win NT / 2000, UNIX |
| Back Ends |
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Oracle, MS SQL Server, Sybase SQL, DB2 |
i-SOP is completely Platform Independent, and can be customized to smoothly interface with any ERP or existing back-end database. |
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More Intangible Benefits
- Top Management decision-making becomes more effective due to availability of Real-time information based on most currently updated databases.
- Improved Distributor/Dealer Relationship Management through transparent servicing.
- Improved Distributor/Dealer Redressal System - their requirements, complaints, etc. are received and responded to, Online.
- i-SOP enables the enterprise to implement and monitor Credit Policies on-line.
- Communication between key people of the organization becomes location-independent and this substantially improves response times in decision-making.
- Reduction in effective manpower. i-SOP eliminates duplication of work, thereby releasing manpower for re-deployment.
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Interactive Communication Tools
- i-SOP comes with complete online Enterprise Message Suite comprising of Messaging, Query / Response System, Discussion Forum and Chat
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