| AS A MANAGER, WHY DO WE NEED TO AUTOMATE?
Automation takes less time, is more professional and
profitable than
the very best spreadsheets or manual methods. Management companies need
management systems and accountability. There is too much money at stake not to automate.
AS A BUYER, WHY IS OTBW SOFTWARE
IMPORTANT TO ME PERSONALLY? Buyers can acquire a
skill that will produce better results than an expensive
monthly vendor. OTB vendors earn their fees by improving
retail performance. You can become an in-house expert
using OTBW and produce even better results.
Possessing a skill that you can demonstrate has direct
measurable value to your employer is a career achievement!
We will provide you with a graph of
your achievements.
HOW DOES
OPEN TO BUY WIZARD WORK?
OTBW:
- Is a
software program which can be purchased for a one-time price,
- Has unlimited support, and no monthly fees,
- Is a simple fill-in-the-blanks format,
- Is customized to your shop
and classifications.
- Updates open-to-buy forecasts dynamically as you make
entries.
- Works with any currency.
WHAT IS THE GREATEST
MISTAKE MOST SHOP MANAGERS MAKE?
Failing to mark down and liquidate stale merchandise, which
means continuing to buy into already over-stocked
conditions. Any spreadsheet or vendor or any
other "o-t-b" method that permits this is not an
open-to-buy; it is just a subjective plan to continue
purchasing without respect to inventory levels. This is both
self-defeating and self-perpetuating.
THE SOLUTION:
OTBW calculates optimum
inventory levels for every classification in every month and
constantly updates the purchase forecasts required to meet
those inventory goals. Your Job: Rotate stale merchandise out to create
open-to-buy dollars for fresh merchandise.
Achieving and maintaining optimum inventory levels is a
powerful way to improve performance at any shop.
It is that simple.
Markdown Article.
IS IT COMPLICATED TO USE? OTBW
may be operated "top down" using a very simple plan, or "bottom up" to
achieve the most accurate results. Both are simple,
but it is your choice.
HOW MUCH TIME WILL OTBW TAKE?
The Stand-alone version takes about (1) hour per month data
input time. The integrated version takes zero
data input time. How do you presently make
decisions? Every order necessarily
includes consideration of (1) how much to order, and (2)
when to have it delivered. Do you use mental
estimates, spreadsheets or hand calculations? Do you review
POS reports? Past Orders? Current
Inventory? Seasonal Needs? Sales Trends? Do you do these
things before placing each order? No
matter how you do it, you are already spending time. OTBW automates all this planning and
eliminates the guesswork!
WILL OTBW LIMIT MY OPTIONS? OTBW gives you
more options and
more control. Your judgment is always the deciding
factor. OTBW does not manage you - you manage it.
ARE THE SOLUTIONS AT-COST
OR AT-RETAIL:
Either or both - it is your
choice. One click and print:
WHY ARE VENDOR REPS SO
ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT OTBW?
A. Appointments are more organized and time efficient.
B. Buyers know how much they need, and
C. When they want it delivered.
D. Buyers are not afraid to order in advance, and
E. They never have to cancel orders.
F. With a good sell through (at full price), fewer
markdowns, and no stale stock, buyers will be back next year
for more!
I AM A RETAIL CONSULTANT
or A CORPORATE BUYER: More than anyone, you should appreciate what has
been accomplished. Automation will make your job easier and more time efficient.
Automation is the future and you should be on
the leading edge for your client shops. A 5-10% improvement in
retail gross margins is a significant achievement that you
can provide. You can consult with, or buy
for multiple shops and (manage) every one
of them (remotely if desired) at maximum profitability. OTBW
elevates the open-to-buy process to an
entirely new level.
I AM AN EXECUTIVE IN A
RETAIL CHAIN or GOLF MANAGEMENT GROUP: Management Companies
should be the first to embrace new technology which allows
optimized
inventory investment, margin
improvements, plus greater employee productivity and
accountability.
WHAT ABOUT OUR POS SYSTEM? OTBW
is compatible with any POS system. It
may be used:
(1) as a Stand-alone program that
uses POS reports, or
(2) as a data integrated module of your POS system.
At present Microsoft RMS is the only POS company with a data
integrated OTBW module. If you would like your POS
company to to provide OTBW data integration, ask them
to contact us.
WHAT GUARANTEE IS THERE?
The ultimate guarantee. We provide a 90 day trial of
the full featured program, customized with your
classifications and planning standards. Prove the value of the software to yourself
before buying.
We
provide unlimited no-cost support because the
software works and is easily learned.
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