RMSync has been developed to allow both retail and wholesale businesses to benefit from the strengths of an integrated Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision) and RMS (Retail Management System) deployment. RMSync provides those organisations operating retail outlets and multiple customer contact points with a robust and scaleable software solution to effectively control stock through multiple locations and distribution outlets.

Thanks to the benefits of an integrated software solution powered by Microsoft® Business Solutions, efficient and sophisticated business process which have traditionally been available only to larger retail operators are now open to small and medium sized organisations. RMSync allows companies to take advantage of the combined strengths of Microsoft’s powerful and flexible retail solution (RMS) and its award-winning accounts and ERP software (Navision).

What is RMSync?
RMSync is available to Microsoft partners and developers as an add-on module for Navision, or as part of an ERP or RMS deployment for organisations with multiple stores. The continuous investment in RMSync ensures that it meets the demands of the diversity of the market. Basic functionality includes:

• Transfer of sales data from RMS to Navision stock and financial ledgers
• Transfer of customer details in both directions
• Item creation and control from Navision through to RMS

The transfer is real-time although it can be set to work on a scheduled basis. Many other areas of the application are parameter driven and therefore the solution can be easily configured for differing requirements.

What are the features of an integrated retail and accounts system?
An integrated solution can help companies to manage stock receipt and storage at both the warehouse and store (e.g. goods inward, packing, picking, pallet tracking, container tracking). The combined solution can also help retailers with stock displays (e.g. zone, aisle, labelling codes), stock re-order, returns, replenishment and pricing (e.g. multiple discounts).

By holding detailed sales and purchase ledger transactions centrally in a single system, the solution includes rich analysis capability, allowing managers to view accurate information on sales and profit in a number of dimensions (e.g. by product, supplier or by customer). The system would support advanced retail and marketing analysis, making epos transaction data available alongside customer and market information. This might be of special interest to multi-channel operations selling via stores, mail-order or trade counter, who may want to examine sales data through each channel.

Who is RMSync suitable for?
RMSync is suitable for any independent or small to medium sized retailer or merchant working in a multiple lane, multiple store environment. Companies in the following sectors are likely to benefit from the solution (though this list is not exhaustive):

• Clothing and Apparel
• Off-licences
• Sporting Goods
• Electronics (consumer retail)
• Mail order companies
• Toy and Gaming stores
• Perishable goods/grocers
• Garden Centres
• Vehicle service centres/garages
• Home Furnishings outlets
• Independent supermarkets
• Pharmacies
• Duty Free

What can RMSync provide above the advanced functionality in standard Microsoft RMS and Navision solution?
RMSync provides an extensive set of tools and resources to maximise an organisation’s investment in retail and ERP software solutions. For example, RMSync transfers sales ledger transactions from tills easily into the back-office Microsoft Dynamics NAV accounts system, and removes some of the painstaking set-up routines when installing both solutions. The module also provides store managers with information on stock held centrally, and allows the scheduled transfer of stock to individual outlets.

RMSync allows managers to view detailed sales information from multiple outlets in one central location.

How can I find out more?
RMSync is available to partners as a stand-alone module, or as part of a new systems deployment of Microsoft RMS and Navision. For more information on RMSync, or on the benefits of an integrated retail and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solution, please call +44 (0)161 7056000 or email rmsync@cedilla.co.uk

Please click here for details of the Microsoft RMS (Retail Management System). For more details on the warehouse management functionality in Microsoft Dynamics NAV click here, or for more details on Microsoft Dynamics NAV’s Financial Management facilities, click here.