Encompass Overview

Encompass is the fastest growing Route Accounting Software (RAS) for beer and beverage distributors across the US.  Encouraging best-practices across the organization, Encompass is both powerful and easy to use. The Encompass software suite addresses day-to-day business activities (inventory control, mobile order entry, route reconciliation, etc.), and also the challenges of today; such as enhanced field sales effectiveness through surveys and task management, optimization of delivery routes and field sales, warehouse management, pick productivity and accuracy, and EDI for both suppliers and retailers. Simply put, the complexities of the whole operation are managed and streamlined via a single, all-in-one system.

• #1 in Mobile Platform Diversity
  Supporting iPhone, Android, and Windows Mobile
• Comprehensive Office Administration
  Manage Complex Pricing and Promotions, AR, and EDI
• Interfaces with any General Accounting System
  Great Plains, MAS, Quickbooks, Peachtree, etc.
• Inventory Control, Pick Management, and Routing
  Manage Multiple warehouses, Auto-Palletization, Mapped Routing, Touch-screen Pick Management Tools

…Over 10 years of research and development.  Years of collaboration with beverage distributors across the US and Canada have gone into developing an all-in-one, comprehensive software package for today’s beverage distributor

…No confusing licensing fees, just a predictable quarterly bill.  Encompass is a cost-effective platform that eliminates the hidden expenses of traditional software; such as updates, emergency support, additional consulting fees,  and license fees for each computer, device or user to access the software.

…Accommodates  beverage distributors of all sizes.  The unique characteristics and complexities of distributors utilizing Encompass serves as testimony to the platform’s ability to scale and evolve ahead of standard industry requirements.

Field Sales, Delivery, or Merchandising
Encompass Mobile for iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Android Devices

• Supports Pre-Sell or Driver-Sell
• Mobile Order Entry with Signature Capture
• Optional Mobile Invoice Printing
• Sell by the Case and the Bottle
• Merchandising tools and reports
• Run Sales Report on the device
• Track Assets like coolers, neons
• Capture pictures with field Surveys
• Assign and Manage Tasks

Operations
Advanced Inventory Control, Route Optimization, and Pick Management

• Manage multiple warehouses
• Receiving supports date tracking
• Supports Cycle Counts
• Dynamic, Mapped Routing
• Load Trucks by Customer or Bulk
• Drag-and-drop orders according to Bay Capacity
• Automatic Palletization
• Touch-Screen Pick Management
• Pick Verification by Weight
• Pick Productivity Reporting

Administration
Easy to use tools and useful reports (that people can run themselves!) 

• Web-based Sales Reports
• Complex Pricing and Promotions
• Comprehensive Accounts Receivable tools
• Send Statements via Mail, E-Mail, or Fax
• Supplier Reporting (MillerCoors, BudNet, SRS, BDN, Tradepulse, Prism)
• Retailer and Supplier EDI support (Fintech, ACH, DEX, MillerCoors UFF-GXS, Encompass integrated EDI over VAN/AS2/FTP/email)
• Integrates with any General Accounting System (Great Plains, MAS, Quickbooks, Peachtree, etc.)

Service & Support
Industry Leading Software and Customer Service

• Real people answer the phone
• Transparent, Open Issues Management System
• 24 x7 Emergency After-hours support included

Implementation, Training and Cost
Industry Leading Software and Customer Service

• Over 10 years experience in facilitating the data conversion process from existing RAS systems to Encompass
• Pre-installation Questionnaire, and comprehensive project plan built from real-world experience and expertise
• Over 20 on-site training sessions available, including hands-on exercises
• Encompass personnel provide on-site support before, and after the first day
• Simple, straight-foward pricing with no hidden fees
• Encompass customers get the latest, most advanced software that we have to offer for a simple, monthly subscription fee. This predictable billing model aligns well with today’s beverage distributor as it continues to grow the portfolio, expand the business through acquisitions, and explore new opportunities.