CODIS-Access is an electronic business-to-business e-commerce protocol developed by Consolidated Data that enables electronic transactions to be sent from computer to computer within a supply chain. The technology creates standards for electronic documents such as purchase orders, “real time” stock inquiry, order confirmation receipts and much more. CODIS-Access simply acts as the common language between two dealer management systems.

How does CODIS-Access work with my Windward System Five OPE Dealer Management System (DMS)?

With the Windward System Five DMS Codis-Access Interface, you can save time and avoid costly mistakes by automatically sending electronic purchase orders to your suppliers. Avoid unnecessary phone calls by instantly checking stock quantities available in your vendors database. Your outdoor power equipment dealer management system is electronically linked to your vendors and distributors systems- even if you are using different business management software. The CODIS interface acts a translator between your separate systems.

How does it work in the outdoor power equipment industry? The Windward CODIS-Access Interface allows dealers who work with distributors using CODIS-Access to submit parts orders to their distributor directly, without ever having to leave the software.

The benefits of this technology and industry partner collaboration are numerous for dealers, business management vendors, distributors and manufacturers in the outdoor power equipment industry. It reduces supply chain costs, streamlines information management, improves customer service, saves time and ultimately increases revenues for each participant in the supply chain.

Distributors receive orders electronically, drastically reducing errors and mistakes commonly found in faxed or phone orders - avoid double order entry for dealers in their business management system

Here is a list of suppliers that are live with this solution right now:

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