Category: Morse Data News and Events
IRCE 2014
IRCE 2014 was a great opportunity to connect with our partners, like Endicia, Avalara, Advanced Pricing Logic, USA Fulfillment, UPS, Cybersource (to name just a few), and meet some of the faces behind the email addresses.
Since it was a local event, we were able to pop in and out as our schedules permitted, which is always a plus. We were able to connect with some of our current clients who were also onsite and stopped by to say “Hi,” which was an added benefit.
I think everyone would agree that it was time well spent and the start of some lasting relationships.
InOrder at IRCE 2014
IRCE 2014 featured many products that sounded like they would be very helpful business tools. Tools that can save you money – like auditing shipping costs, or packing slips that can help you market your products. Tools that can help you highlight your products, like videos, 3D photography, and images that change when a shopper clicks a specific pattern or color.
An agenda full of workshops and sessions covering a wide selection of eCommerce topics filled each day of the show.
One of the most enjoyable activities for me was the chance to meet new people, and some of the people we work with electronically. Here are a couple of pictures – We’re sorry we don’t have more pictures!
Avalara’s booth – “Making sales tax less taxing” with AvaTax
Endicia working magic with electronic postage software solutions.
Tips for Generating Income Using InOrder ERP to Cross-Sell/Up-Sell/Add-On
Last month, we discussed five ways to generate income with your ERP system. This month, we will show you how InOrder does this. Let’s begin with cross-selling / up-selling / add-ons.
Merchants have been employing these techniques for a very long time. And they don’t need the Internet to do it. You may notice these efforts in most stores. Cashiers ask if you found everything you were looking for. Sales people may lead you to a refrigerator with more features. Magazines and snacks are at the registers in a last-minute effort to increase sales. And, of course, don’t forget the accessories! Filters, batteries, protective cases, etc., all enhance the use of the products while adding to the bottom line.
InOrder uses multiple item relationships for additional cross-selling and up-selling opportunities. Select specific items and you can add multiple items to the order at one time. This also includes lists of kit items and substitutions to allow your customers to purchase extra (or separate) kit components, or substitute a component with another item. InOrder lets you know which items are available for purchase before offering them to your customers.
When you’re planning your inventory for cross-selling, make sure the suggestions make sense. For example, show items you have in stock, and group related items by the reason they are related.
On the web, you can use carousels to display related items, accessories, cross-sells, and more. Hike it up another notch to generate items that rank as best sellers.
When an item is added to an order as result of an up-sell or a cross-sell, the original item ordered gets registered on the line item so reports can be generated to show line items that were the result of a successful up-sell or cross-sell.
2014 InOrder Duck Revealed
Morse Data Corporation is proud to announce . . . the 2014 InOrder duck!
InOrder Enterprise Management Software – 2014 InOrder Duck
Our new addition boasts a hat of red, white & blue representing the stars & stripes of Old Glory, with InOrder proudly displayed on its chest.
Do you have InOrder ducks from past years? We’re still looking for pictures of the elusive InOrder scuba duck. It’s quite rare so if you have one, we’d love to see it! Send us a picture (to marketing@morsedata.com) and we’ll post it on our blog.
Come check out the new duck and InOrder Enterprise Management Software at the 2014 IRCE in booth 708.
InOrder Supports AvaTax Pro
Last summer, we proudly announced that we were a certified Avalara partner, with seamless and transparent integration between InOrder ERP software and AvaTax. This integration simplifies the tax calculation process for InOrder users, easily calculating the final sales tax amount on every invoice.
InOrder supports both AvaTax Basic and AvaTax Pro. Benefits of AvaTax Pro include access to tax research for over 2400 products & services, and 100,000 taxability rules, as well as ongoing tax research and maintenance. Another benefit with AvaTax Pro is that Avalara manages taxability for you, which is very helpful if you sell a variety of products and services, your tax rules vary between jurisdictions, or you have nexus in multiple locations.
If you want the perfect solution for calculating and filing sales tax, contact us for more information about integrating InOrder with AvaTax.
InOrder ERP System’s Scannable Timesheet Entry adds Efficiency to the Warehouse and Accuracy to Job Costing
Entering timesheets is easy when you’re sitting at a desk. Simply open the timekeeping software and enter your time as you complete your tasks. But when personnel are moving around a warehouse all day, tracking time can get a little tricky. Every employee does not have his or her own computer station, and having employees log in and out of one station all day isn’t very efficient.
Using the Job Cost module of InOrder ERP, warehouse personnel simply scan their badges and the barcodes of the task they are working on from a daily Active Task Menu. InOrder keeps track of the time between each scan. Typically, a project manager or warehouse manager can also scan a task and then scan the badge of each person who will work on it. The project manager can also track who is still clocked in, and then press one button to end a shift completely.
See InOrder ERP Software at the IRCE 2014
The InOrder Team is attending the IRCE in June. The IRCE is the world’s largest eCommerce event, and this year is its 10th anniversary. If you’re looking for a leading ERP system with a strong eCommerce platform, stop by our booth (#708) and ask what InOrder can do for you.
If you are in Chicago for IRCE, and you are looking for a place to eat that is maybe not as flashy or sophisticated on the outside, but has the best food, here is a listing of places within a 30 minute drive of McCormick Place, as featured on the popular Food Network program “Diners Drive-Ins and Dives.” Of all cities featured, Chicago boasts the most appearances on the show. Use the links to research the episode and the establishment’s website. We recommend you always call ahead and add a few more minutes for traffic.
| Episode | Restaurant | Address | City |
Call Ahead |
Min. From McCormick Place w/o traffic |
|
| Global Comfort | Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe | 6501 W. 79th St. | Burbank |
IL |
(708) 229-8700 |
24 |
| Seafood & Sammies | Panozzo’s Italian Market | 1303 S. Michigan Ave. | Chicago |
IL |
(312) 356-9966 |
3 |
| Open 24/7 | White Palace Grill | 1159 S. Canal St. | Chicago |
IL |
(312) 939-7167 |
5 |
| Just Like Yesterday | Tufano’s Vernon Park Tap | 1073 W Vernon Park | Chicago |
IL |
(312) 733-3393 |
9 |
| Barbecued, Baked And Brined | Honky Tonk Barbeque | 1213 West 18th Street | Chicago |
IL |
(312) 226-7427 |
9 |
| Gettin’ Fresh | Nana | 3267 S. Halsted St. | Chicago |
IL |
(312) 929-2486 |
8 |
| Pizza, Pancakes and Pork | Big & Littles | 860 N. Orleans St. | Chicago |
IL |
(312) 943-0000 |
10 |
| Not What You’d Expect | Glenn’s Diner | 1820 W. Montrose Ave | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 506-1720 |
21 |
| Their Own Way | Kuma’s Corner | 2900 West Belmount | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 604-8769 |
16 |
| Global Grub | Tre Kronor | 3258 Foster Avenue | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 267-9888 |
35 |
| Coast to Coast Chow | Chicago Brauhaus | 4732 N. Lincoln Ave | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 784-4444 |
22 |
| Home And Away | Taste of Peru | 6545 North Clark Street | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 381-4540 |
20 |
| Goin’ the Extra Mile | bopNgrill | 6604 N. Sheridan Road | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 654-3224 |
19 |
| You Can Only Get It Here | Garifuna Flava | 2516-2518 W 63rd St. | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 776-7440 |
17 |
| Belly Up | Hopfleaf Bar | 5148 N. Clark St. | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 334-9851 |
18 |
| Real Deal BBQ | Smoque | 3800 N. Pulaski Rd. | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 545-7427 |
17 |
| Upper Crust | The Depot Diner | 5840 W Roosevelt Rd. | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 261-8422 |
17 |
| Grabbin’ a Sandwich | Cemita’s Pueblo | 3619 North Ave | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 772-8453 |
19 |
| Latin Street Food | Irazu Costa Rican Dining | 1865 N. Milwaukee | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 252-5687 |
15 |
| Savory Standouts | 90 Miles Cuban Café | 2540 W Armitage Ave | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 227-2822 |
15 |
| Somethin’ From Everywhere | The Original Vito & Nick’s Pizzeria | 8433 Pulaski Road | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 735-2050 |
24 |
| Homemade & Homebrewed | Chilam Balam | 3023 N. Broadway St. | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 296-6901 |
13 |
| Slammin’ Sammies | DMK Burger Bar | 2954 N. Sheffield Ave. | Chicago |
IL |
(773) 698-6482 |
15 |
InOrder ERP Open Enrollment
Learn how to get the most out of InOrder. Join us in Orland Park, IL to learn how to make InOrder work better for you. We have classes for all user levels, from basic setup and introduction to advanced classes for more complex processes. Do you have new employees who need to learn InOrder? Have you recently had a major upgrade? Have you added modules or enhancements? We can help you get everyone up to speed to use InOrder to its fullest advantage.
If you prefer, you can schedule a class at your office using your data. Call us for details at 800-860-9515.
Lancaster Archery Relies on InOrder
InOrder is constantly evolving and improving, so it’s beneficial for long-time InOrder clients to evaluate how they’re using the software to determine whether improvements can be made. Equally important is adequate training to make sure the knowledge and support of InOrder is in the hands of qualified users.
Steph Hughes, one of Morse Data’s Implementation Specialists, recently had the pleasure of visiting Lancaster Archery Supply (LAS) to assist with evaluation and training.
LAS relies on InOrder – a real-time, tightly integrated ERP system – to manage its online, catalog, and retail orders.
Based in Lancaster, PA, LAS is the respected leader in the industry – having fueled the growth of archery by providing archery equipment to businesses, organization, and individuals worldwide since 1983. LAS is active in archery events around the country, including (among many others) the Lancaster Archery Classic. They also have leagues available, and their recently opened Lancaster Archery Academy offers archery training for all ages.
Here’s a picture of Steph practicing her technique at LAS. Steph has a better bow than Katniss Everdeen, thanks to Lancaster Archery Supply.
Optimize Your Online Product Display to Make Buying Decisions Easier
For every product you sell, be sure to have a good description and at least one picture of it on your website.
Online shoppers don’t get the same visual stimulation that shoppers get while they’re in a store, so you have to provide it with pictures (or video) and useful information about your product.
Pictures let shoppers see what you’re offering and they can be used (with or without video) to demonstrate your products. Even better than just a picture would be pictures of your products actually being used, providing shoppers with ideas and even more visual interest.
Picture your shoppers– or even yourself shopping – in person. If you were passing the item in your physical store, would you pick it up and look closer at something? If a shopper may want to look closer at a specific feature of the product, be sure to anticipate that with an easy-to-see closeup of that feature. Equally as important is a good description of the item with relevant and useful details. Would you need to read the box for color, features, or measurements?
Let shoppers see your products, learn about them, and (virtually speaking) touch them. Offer a complete shopping experience so shoppers can make an informed purchase decision while they’re in your web store and not someone else’s.