3000+ Inventory Items are Managed and Maintained Using the Automation of Foxtrot Technology

Foxtrot is a key component in Checker Distributors’ ongoing business processes.

Checker Distributors, a web-based wholesale distributor specializing in quilting, sewing, fabric and art needlework, relies on Foxtrot to manage its business data. Foxtrot automates its inventory process, customer files and sales promotions on a daily basis with complete accuracy and in real time.

With 3000+ items in their inventory and a character-based item sku program, Checker Distributors has employed Foxtrot to update its core systems with added or discontinued items, as well as keep track of inventory. “Foxtrot works seamlessly in an internet based environment, which is the basis of our business. Foxtrot automates orders as they come in through the web, interacts with the inventory and makes the adjustments to our data as needed. This process works very well for our organization by eliminating the need for a software house to validate our data, which in turn saving us a lot of money. Foxtrot also alerts us when we are low or sold out of an item” Gina Krieger, Director of Technology said. “A full ROI using Foxtrot was achieved in just a few weeks. We can now use our workforce in a much more productive manner, and we know our data is always good. We can set up our Foxtrot scripts exactly how we want them with logic added to consistently update inventory, grace periods, payment options, customer rankings and so on. Foxtrot has made a difference in our business process and I can’t imagine being without it.” Ms. Krieger added.

Checker Distributors is constantly finding additional ways to put Foxtrot to work. When performing part creation tasks, Foxtrot saves Checker time and money. “For us to do 50 parts manually is an all day project, Foxtrot completes these tasks in 20 minutes.” Ms. Krieger commented, “Foxtrot is utilized throughout our company, and is a verb in everyday conversation. I’m often asked if we can “Foxtrot” a process. Any system that requires data maintenance can use Foxtrot, and what computer doesn’t need data updates?”

The Foxtrot Suite, comprised of FoxtrotOne and Foxtrot LE, includes the data scripting technology that works with Windows and browser environments, and can simultaneously target both, as well as legacy green screen environments. No matter what your business or data problem may be, Foxtrot is your solution. www.enablesoft.com

About Checker Distributors:

Checker Distributors was founded in 1948 by Bob Krieger and Jerry Van Walbeck as Checker Notions. They Incorporated in 1972 and in 1988, their 40th year in business, changed the name to Checker Distributor. Bob and Jerry started the company as a basement operation and now operate a 100,000 sq ft warehouse. In 2003, Checker Distributors was awarded “Best of Notions Distributor for 2003” by the Fabric Shop Network, representing almost 1,000 domestic quilt and fabric shops. Today the operation remains in the Krieger family and holds their strong tradition, values and customer service brought together by their team efforts. For more information on Checker Distributors visit www.checkerdist.com

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