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Compiled by Print Solutions staff
Print Solutions’ Magazine’s Software Buyers’ Guide is designed to help distributors and trade printers find suppliers of operations and e-commerce software. Companies are listed alphabetically; software names follow. Suppliers provided the information in this directory.
AMGRAF Inc.
1501 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 474-4797
(800) 304-4707
margie@amgraf.com
www.amgraf.com
Software names: MECCA 2000; LogoDot; OneForm Designer Plus
Comments: AMGRAF Inc., a software development company, serves the business forms industry. Its products include MECCA 2000, software for forms design, security features and variable imaging; LogoDot, which creates halftone dots from a logo or image for overt or covert security features; OneForm Designer Plus, a light version of MECCA 2000 for producing intelligent, fillable internet and PDF forms, and for direct mail, online ordering of imprinted business cards, letterhead, envelopes, checks, forms and note pads.
Users: Distributors and Printers
e-Quantum
P.O. Box 11155
Reno, NV 89510
(775) 856-2800
(800) 328-7804
Fax: (775) 856-2408
susan@e-quantum.com
www.e-quantum.com
Software names:
e-Quantum, Quantum Net
Comments: We are the industry’s No. 1 provider of distributor management software. e-Quantum has 24 years of experience providing order entry, inventory and accounting software to print distributors. Quantum Net is an integrated e-commerce system for electronic ordering, custom catalogs, credit cards, variable print templates, restocking capabilities and reporting. e-Quantum offers on-site training, free data conversions and website design.
Users: Distributors and Printers
Software available for:
Stand-Alone Use
Networked System
Software developed for:
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows NT
Capabilities:
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bar Code Capability
Contact/Prospect Management
Cost Center Accounting
Customer Acknowledgements
Customer Order History
Custom Reports
EDI Interface
Estimating/Pricing/Request for Quotation
Export Capabilities
Faxing
Forms/Print Management
General Ledger
Import Capabilities
Inventory Control
Job Costing
Lot Control
Mailing Lists/Mail Merge
Order Entry/Processing
Order Tracking
Product Identification and Tracking
Production/Shop Floor Control
Profit Tracking
Quotation Tracking
Remote Client Access
Remote Office/Branch Capabilities (including billing)
Remote Sales Rep Connectivity
Sales Analysis
Sales Commission
Scheduling
Shipping Paperwork
Split Commission Capabilities
Summary Billing
Supply Order Entry
User Definable Specifications
Vendor Analysis
Vendor History
Website Connectivity
Demand Bridge LLC
(Formerly TopForm Inc.)
3500 Parkway Lane, Ste. 300
Norcross, GA 30019
(800) 448-1484
(770) 448-1484
Fax: (770) 448-3949
julie.pritchard@demandbridge.com
www.demandbridge.com
Software names: Demand Bridge
Comments: Demand Bridge meets the needs of distributors that understand technology is the key to achieving sustainable growth and profitability. Demand Bridge delivers the only end-to-end platform that connects your accounting, operations and inventory systems with the industry’s leading on-demand marketing, promotion and print procurement portal. Tired of playing catch-up? Transform your business. Become a market-leading on-demand solutions provider with Demand Bridge—the technology you need to compete and win.
Users: Distributors
Software available for:
Networked Systems
Software developed for:
IBM RS6000
UNIX/LINUX
Windows NT
Capabilities:
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bar Code Capability
Contact/Prospect Management
Cost Center Accounting
Customer Acknowledgements
Customer Order History
Custom Reports
EDI Interface
Electronic Funds Transfer
Estimating/Pricing/Request for Quotation
Export Capabilities
Faxing
Forms/Print Management
General Ledger
Import Capabilities
Inventory Control
Job Costing
Lot Control
Mailing Lists/Mail Merge
Order Entry/Processing
Order Tracking
Product Identification and Tracking
Profit Tracking
Quotation Tracking
Remote Client Access
Remote Office/Branch Capabilities (Including Billing)
Remote Sales Rep Connectivity
Sales Analysis
Sales Commission
Shipping Paperwork
Split Commission Capabilities
Summary Billing
Supply Order Entry
User Definable Specifications
Vendor Analysis
Vendor History
Website Connectivity
Four51 Inc.
8300 Norman Center Dr.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
(952) 294-6667
Fax: (952) 294-6667
info@four51.com
www.four51.com
Software names: Four51
Comments: Four51 is an
e-commerce platform that connects buyers, distributors and suppliers of printed materials, promotional products and office supplies. Distributors can use the entire Four51 platform, including SAP integration, at no cost through Connect Four51 a supply chain management program that allows suppliers to offset technology costs in exchange for eliminating inefficiencies in go-to-market activities and manufacturing operations.
Users: Distributor and Printer Operations
Software available for: Networked Systems
Software developed for:
DOS
IBM RS6000
Macintosh
OS/2
UNIX
Windows 3.X
Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows NT
Capabilities:
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Contact/Prospect Management
Cost Center Accounting
Customer Acknowledgments
Custom Order History
Custom Reports
Electronic Funds Transfer Capabilities
Estimating/Pricing/Request for Quotation
Forms/Print Management
General Ledger
Human Resources Management
Import Capabilities
Inventory Control
Job Costing
Lot Control
Mailing Lists/Mail Merge
Order Entry/Processing
Order Tracking
Payroll
Product Identification and Tracking
Production/Shop Floor Control
Profit Tracking
Quotation Tracking
Remote Client Access
Remote Office/Branch Capabilities (Including Billing)
Remote Sales Rep Connectivity
Sales Analysis
Sales Commission
Scheduling
Shipping Paperwork
Shop Floor Data Collection
Split Commission Capabilities
Summary Billing
Supply Order Entry
User Definable Specifications
Vendor Analysis
Vendor History
Website Connectivity
Kramer-Smilko Inc.
210 N. Main St., Ste. 101
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 893-0420
Fax: (410) 838-2291
ronnie@kramer-smilko.com
www.kramer-smilko.com
Software names: Manager
Comments: Kramer-Smilko provides supply chain management solutions under the brand Renaissance, which was created to fulfill the unmet need for value-added services in the distribution marketplace. Renaissance strives to form strategic partnerships among end users, distributors and manufacturers by implementing tailored programs of sales consulting, workflow analysis, software services and support.
Users: Distributors
Software available for:
Stand-Alone Use
Networked System
Software developed for:
UNIX
Capabilities:
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bar Code Capability
Contact/Prospect Management
Cost Center Accounting
Customer Acknowledgements
Customer Order History
Custom Reports
EDI Interface
Electronic Fund Transfer Capabilities
Estimating/Pricing/Request for Quotation
Export Capabilities
Faxing
Forms/Print Management
General Ledger
Import Capabilities
Inventory Control
Job Costing
Lot Control
Mailing Lists/Mail Merge
Order Entry/Processing
Order Tracking
Press Interface Capabilities
Product Identification and Tracking
Profit Tracking
Quotation Tracking
Remote Client Access
Remote Office/Branch Capabilities (including Billing)
Remote Sales Rep Connectivity
Sales Analysis
Sales Commission
Scheduling
Shipping Paperwork
Split Commission Capabilities
Summary Billing
Supply Order Entry
User Definable Specifications
Vendor Analysis
Vendor History
Website Connectivity
PageDNA Inc.
2055 Woodside Rd., Ste. 250
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 364-8900
Fax: (650) 364-8901
sales@PageDNA.com
www.PageDNA.com
Software names: PageDNA
Comments: PageDNA develops web-to-print software that automates the ordering, typesetting, customer service, payment processing, inventory control, imposition, invoicing and fulfillment for printed products such as corporate identity (business cards and stationery), direct mail, forms and product literature, prescription pads, promotional materials and much more. Sold only through the print channel, PageDNA has been in operation since 1997 currently supports more than 15 percent of the Fortune 500 and hundreds of other firms worldwide with secure print e-commerce.
Users: Distributors and Printers
Software available for:
Networked System
Software developed for:
All platforms
Capabilities:
Bar Code Capability
Cost Center Accounting
Customer Acknowledgements
Customer Order History
Custom Reports
Electronic Fund Transfer Capabilities
Export Capabilities
Forms Print Management
Human Resources Management
Import Capabilities
Inventory Control
Mailing Lists/Mail Merge
Order Entry/Processing
Order Tracking
Press Interface Capabilities
Product Identification and Tracking
Production Shop Floor Control
Profit Tracking
Remote Client Access
Sales Analysis
Shipping Paperwork
Summary Billing
User Definable Specifications
Vendor Analysis
Vendor History
Website Connectivity
Printable Technologies
201 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Ste. 270
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 847-6600
Fax: (858) 793-4122
gnk@printable.com
www.printable.com
Software names: FusionPro Web, FusionPro Desktop, FusionPro Direct, FusionPro Server, FusionPro Links
Comments: FusionPro Web is a web-to-print platform available in the SaaS (Software as a Service) model. FusionPro Desktop is software for variable document design and composition. FusionPro Direct offers affordable, high-speed document composition. FusionPro Server provides tools for developing your own variable data applications. All FusionPro products generate PDF, PostScript, VDX, VPS, VIPP, PPML and JLYT data streams. FusionPro Links, Printable’s marketing automation tool, provides cross-media solutions that leverage personal URLs, dynamic microsites, email and trigger-driven actions.
Users: Distributors and Printers
Software available for:
Stand-Alone Use
Networked System
Software developed for:
Internet browsers
Macintosh operating systems
Windows operating systems
Capabilities:
Variable Data Design and Composition
Marketing Collateral Management
Forms Print Management
Personal URLs
Mailing Lists/Mail Merge
E-commerce
EDI Interfaces
Export Capabilities
Procurement tracking
Brand protection
Document distribution
Import Capabilities
Inventory management
Marketing Automation
Suntower Systems
P.O. Box 98570
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-0578
Fax: (206) 878-0148
service@suntowersystems.com
www.suntowersystems.com
Software names: SAFE (Simple Accounting for Forms Experts)
Comments: SAFE is an advanced Windows software specifically tailored for PSDA members. Complete accounting, inventory control and contact management functions. Integration with MS Office and the most comprehensive internet options available to link you, your customers and vendors.
Users: Distributors
Software available for:
Networked System
Software developed for:
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Capabilities:
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bar Code Capability
Contact/Prospect Management
Cost Center Accounting
Customer Acknowledgements
Customer Order History
Custom Reports
EDI Interface
Electronic Fund Transfer Capabilities
Estimating/Pricing/Request for Quotation
Export Capabilities
Faxing
Forms/Print Management
General Ledger
Import Capabilities
Inventory Control
Job Costing
Lot Control
Mailing Lists/Mail Merge
Order Entry/Processing
Order Tracking
Product Identification and Tracking
Profit Tracking
Quotation Tracking
Remote Client Access
Remote office Branch Capabilities (including Billing)
Remote Sales Rep Connectivity
Sales Analysis
Sales Commission
Scheduling
Shipping Paperwork
Split Commission Capabilities
Summary Billing
Supply Order Entry
User Definable Specifications
Vendor Analysis
Vendor History
Website Connectivity
Xetex Business Systems Inc.
1103 Rocky Dr., Ste.103
West Lawn, PA 19609
(610) 898-1551
(800) 356-2772
Fax: (610) 898-1564
george@xebra.com
www.xebra.com
Software names: Xetex Xebra
Comments: Xetex Xebra is the ultimate business operations software for printing distributors. It is now available as an ASP model or as a local network-based application. With the affordability of the new Xebra Advantage, distributors can have all the benefits of Xebra software with minimal start-up costs. From fully integrated e-commerce, including office supplies, to art file management and storage, Xebra offers the latest in technology and software solutions for today’s distributors and their customers.
Users: Distributors and Printers
Software available for:
Stand-Alone Use
Networked System
Software developed for:
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows NT
Capabilities:
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Bar Code Capability
Contact/Prospect Management
Cost Center Accounting
Customer Acknowledgements
Customer Order History
Custom Reports
EDI Interface
Estimating/Pricing/Request for Quotation
Export Capabilities
Faxing
Forms/Print Management
General Ledger
Import Capabilities
Inventory Control
Job Costing
Lot Control
Mailing Lists/Mail Merge
Order Entry/Processing
Order Tracking
Press Interface Capabilities
Product Identification and Tracking
Production/Shop Floor Control
Profit Tracking
Quotation Tracking
Remote Client Access
Remote Office/Branch Capabilities (including Billing)
Remote Sales Rep Connectivity
Sales Analysis
Sales Commission
Scheduling
Shipping Paperwork
Shop Floor Data Collection
Split Commission Capabilities
Summary Billing
Supply Order Entry
User Definable Specifications
Vendor Analysis
Vendor History
Website Connectivity