Ideal vs. Your Current ERP Software Solution
Is your current ERP software solution well-suited for managing the outdoor power equipment (OPE) division of your hardware business?
See how it may compare to a more OPE-dedicated solution, such as Ideal, that you can use in addition to your current solution.
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vs. | Your Current  |
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Target Customers | Hardware Stores
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OPE-Friendly Features |  |
KEY FUNCTIONALITIES
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vs. | Your Current |
Automatic Parts Entry & Updates |
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Preloads and updates OPE manufacturers’ price files, providing details like:
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Does NOT preload or update OPE manufacturers’ price files, leaving it up to the user to manually enter or account for any details. |
OPE Manufacturer Integrations |
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Streamlines the intensive ordering process by seamlessly integrating with OPE suppliers like:
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Does NOT integrate with any of the OPE suppliers, leaving everything up to manual entry by the user. |
Purchase Order Creation |
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Automatically generates and/or fills:
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Does NOT streamline purchase order creation, resulting in manual entry, errors and lost time. |
Cross-Selling, Upselling & Kits |
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Allows OPE businesses to easily:
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Does NOT provide an easy way to boost part sales, leading to lower profits. |
Shop Management & Service Scheduling |
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Provides full control of the Service Department, including the ability to:
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Does NOT provide full control of the Service Department, leading to chaos and inefficiencies. |
Tech Efficiency Tracking |
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Helps improve tech labor efficiency by tracking:
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Does NOT allow to monitor labor efficiency in any way, resulting in lower profitability. |
Report Generation & Customization |
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Allows to pull up and customize a variety of OPE-specific reports on:
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Does NOT allow to pull up or customize any OPE-specific reports, leaving users with no specific data or key industry metrics to effectively manage their business. |
OPE-Oriented Mobile App |
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| Provides the ability to perform most parts- and service-related tasks on a tablet, including work order creation. |  |
Does NOT allow to perform any parts- or service-related tasks on a tablet. |
Updates Based on OPE Feedback |
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| Gives OPE businesses the opportunity to voice their feedback and then have it implemented through future updates. |  |
Does NOT provide updates based on the feedback of OPE businesses. |
How Much of Your OPE Department is Covered?
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Your Current |
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