What is S^aaS?

RPE has partnered with JDA Software Group to offer a S^aaS solution for emerging small andmedium sized retailers. By providing retailers with the tools and capabilities of a comprehensive merchandise management system, used by the top retailers, for a fraction of the cost, RPE's S^aaS can give your company a competitive edge.

Why S^aaS?

• Low initial investment - The highly affordable cost of implementing and using this system is surprising low and provides retailers access to a merchandising solution used by large retailers at a fraction of the cost.
  
  
• Highly scalable, ability to grow - As your business grows, the ability to add new stores, warehouses and offices to the system is simple. From 1 to 1,000 stores, the S^aaS solution grows with you.
  
  
• Known cost - With a known fixed monthly fee per store, there are no surprises. Prevent suffering from typical IT cost overruns and preserve valuable capital dollars for business priorities.
  
  
• Flexibility - The business environment is constantly changing, and the ability to upscale or downscale within certain parameters can help mitigate the risk of committing to a new system.
  
  
• No IT staff, software licensing or hardware costs - By using S^aaS, you eliminate the cost of a dedicated IT staff to manage the system and expensive hardware and software purchase.
  
  
• Guaranteed 24/7/365 service - Avoid the headaches of troubleshooting, technical support and downtime. Updates are automatically installed guaranteeing the system is running 100% of the time.
  
  

Powerful Tools and Versatility with JDA MMS S^aaS

Use what the best use. RPE will provide the powerful tools and functionality of the industry's leading merchandise management system at a fraction of the cost. JDA MMS is the same system with the same capabilities and tools used by the largest retailers in business today. Based on retail industry best practices and key performance indicators, you will have easy access to all the meaningful planning and analysis tools you need to succeed.

• Same tools as the largest retailers including planning, buying, warehouse, replenishment, sales analysis and financial control
  
  
• Scalability and affordability provide solutions within your financial reach
  
  
• Quick implementation so you are up and running on your new system
  
  
• Ability to move to an owned license in the future with transition to complete license ownership if desired
  
  
• Opportunity to "test drive" a potentially larger investment

MMS Core Features

• Inventory Control and Procurement
• Vendor, Price, Cost and Promotion Management
  
• Financial Management
  
• Warehouse Management
  
• Receiving, Allocation and Replenishment
  
• User-friendly POS (Win/Dss)

Performance Analysis by IDEAS

• Optional add-on Data Warehouse
  
• Multitude of out-of-the-box views as well as ability to customize views
  
• Easy monitoring of sales and trends
  
• Drill-down reports and functionality
  
• Product optimization and easy inventory management

Why JDA Retail Software?

JDA Software Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:JDAS) is the enduring demand and supply chain partner to the world's leading retailers, manufacturers and suppliers, helping 5,500 customers in more than 60 countries realize real demand chain results. JDA has solidified a unique marketplace position, in that only JDA can offer a complete vertically-focused solution with the depth and breadth of capabilities necessary to enable the Customer-Driven Value Chain.

IBM System i Servers

S^aaS is hosted on world class IBM System i servers (formerly know as iSeries 400 and AS/400). Security, reliability and unparalleled performance are the hallmark for IMB System i servers. Learn More

Secure Internet access to System i servers
24/7/365 system operations
Backups and off site storage
System administration
Security administration
Operating system and application upgrades
Daily system operations
Daily polling of POS data
Download of price files to POS
Complete confidentiality of all data
All appropriate system and utility software
Hardware and software maintenance

Venture Capitalist

Protect your investment by evaluating technology systems before you acquire a company or begin to expand the business.

RPE is a consulting firm specializing in the retail industry. We have the expertise to help venture capitalists evaluate systems and determine solutions to improve profits by conducting a thorough evaluation utilizing a proven diagnostic approach.

1. Do the systems produce accurate information to properly manage the business so you can make appropriate decisions?
2. Are the systems reasonably current in providing the tools to maximize inventory performance and monitor financial results?
3. Are the systems scalable to manage the growth you are predicting?
4. With inventory as your largest investment, is there a strategic plan in place to take advantage of new technology and performance improvement software? Are you able to allocate and replenish merchandise systemically?
5. Are the current IT managers and associates capable of taking the company to the next level to support your planned growth?
6. Do the business users have the skills and training to use the information to leverage the investment and manage with the power of timely information?

Let RPE help address these critical issues to improve profits and gain a competitive edge. RPE works with retailers of all sizes, and our growing list of satisfied clients is 100 percent referenceable.

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