The BlueBox

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The BlueBox

A Fully Integrated POS, Loyalty & Inventory Solution

Executive SummaryThe BlueBox offers heavyweight modular, web based, software solutions for

businesses who want superior ERP functionality at an affordable cost.Some facts:

The BlueBox was formed in 1998 and turned 10 years old last year.Our Head Office is currently in KZN in South Africa but, as we have adopted a 'virtual office' culture our core team of 20 staff are not limited to any specific location.The BlueBox is represented in the market place by our team of Resellers, or Preferred Partners.Although we have 300 plus Installations, globally we acknowledge that we are not the largest provider in the market. We pride ourselves in providing focused, niche solutions.Our Current Clients operate in the following sectors: Retailers, Manufacturers, Logistics, Warehousing, Financial services, Engineering, Medical, Hospitality, etc.

General System Features Web based (Zero Footprint Client)

Runs on Windows or Linux server or desktop

Secure & fully permission based

3rd Party development accessibility, fully 'skinnable' and customisable

Template driven

Integrated live GL

Unlimited Business Units, Tax Types, Currencies and Users

Easily integratable with external systems

Full system searchability and auditability

Linux compatible

Sales Module GUI

Sales Module

Quotes - Sales Orders - Invoicing and Pro forma invoicing - Despatch notes - Debtors notes and creditors notes - Payment - Statements

Full accounts receivable functionality

Debtors days ratios and age analysis

Unlimited customers and customer categories

Customer login to system

Customer service and call center management

Allows for sales representative and sales referrers

Live E-commerce and POS integratability and scalability

POS Module

Browser based (no locally installed software required)

Live Loyalty Module and Inventory Module integration

Quick links to products; touch screen compatible; cashup; central cashier and till reports; till lockdown; float management; discounts; credit notes; refunds, account sales; vouchers; live points allocation; live loyalty discount allocation; live voucher redemption; loyalty cards.

Loyalty Module

Fully web based, kiosk enabled, customisable kiosk interface

100% POS integration, points matrix management, comprehensive backend reporting, surveys, competitions, member communication, navigation buttons, voucher printing.

Inventory Module GUI

Inventory Module Live stock control, warehouse management and reporting

Multi site and business unit

Multiple stores and bins

Pick & pack slips, GRNs and delivery notes

Auto routing of stock

Stocktake

Unlimited inventory items

Serial numbering

Pricing Control

Stock returns

100% POS integration

Seamless integration

Seamless integration

System Architecture No additional local software required

Runs on both Windows and Linux Servers and desktops

Integrates easily with 3rd Party Technologies

System inputs and outputs are XML standards based

Advanced permissions structure allows for basic to complex system interaction.

System offers front end and backend access to users (and can be skinned for user or user groups)

Modules are accessible to 3rd Party developers

Open Source Technology based (PHP, MYSQL, Apache)

Includes over 30 Open Source Technologies.