WDS-II is a complete integrated enterprise-wide software system that will satisfy an extensive range of software requirements for durable goods distributors. The modules offered cover virtually every function of wholesale distribution management.
WDS-II is written in Progress, a fourth generation programming language and Relational Database Management environment. This programming language and relational database technology are extremely strategic since they afford exceptional programming efficiency and flexibility.
WDS-II is designed to run on UNIX servers in an "open systems" environment. This offers the advantage of allowing the user to select and operate on a wide variety of computer hardware and peripherals.
WDS-II offers the following modules as core modules for a wholesale distribution environment:
WDS-II offers the unequaled ability to tailor the system by using switches which allow for a business function to be defined in your environment without the need for custom programming. This also provides an increase in accuracy of activities by predefining operational functions.
WDS-II offers a full-fledged security environment. Functional security may be done for an individual user; by group membership or any combination of the user/group environment. The security can be applied on a menu selection; by specified procedures; or for an application.
WDS-II provides a Job Scheduler environment which allows for jobs to be run in the background, freeing up the workstation. It will also launch jobs without operator intervention, at user-defined intervals, saving the system resources during the day.
With the depth of functionality and advanced business management features, WDS-II is recognized as a leading software system for the wholesale distribution industry.
Extended functionality in the form of E-Commerce has recently been developed for WDS-II. InWDS is a bolt-on module powered by Progress WebSpeed that provides Internet Order Management Capability. InWDS enables customers to order products via the Internet while providing comprehensive Product Lookup, Order Status and Account Inquiry capabilities. With this module, WDS-II will certainly remain a mainstay enterprise-wide software solution for durable goods distributors.