A comprehensive, Web-enabled, rental/retail system was designed for our Client, the Formal Wear chain of 45 stores in New England. They were in the market to replace its old system with one that would allow all stores to have instant access to current inventory information at all times. They needed a solution that would avoid a dedicated network between the stores, reduce client installation at the remote sites and minimize store network maintenance.Numerous solutions running on AS/400 and other similar environments were considered. Our solution was chosen in view of the immediate benefits of the features, reduced infrastructure and client roll-out costs.

Chosen Platform

Windows Server, MS SQL server, VB, Crystal reports, JavaScript and HTML.

The System

The system we created provides POS functionality to all stores, complete bar-coded inventory tracking and handling in the warehouse, accounts receivable and PO system for the accounting and purchase departments. It includes complete employee ID card-based security and employee time sheet and HR features.

Results

This system met and exceeded all expectations of our client. As a browser-based solution, it allowed for instant and low bandwidth access to their online database. This ability, coupled with low maintenance, low client setup costs and reduced labor needs, considerably increased productivity and revenue at Mr. Tux. Our solution was implemented ahead of schedule thanks to our tested and proven method of interactive development. The system has been so successful that numerous chains across the country have opted to implement it over traditional AS/400 and other platform solutions.