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Improve efficiency, boost productivity and enhance the member experience with the industry’s leading Buying Group Solution. Designed for buying groups, societies, stockists and cooperatives, this specialist ERP solution helps you manage members, suppliers, purchasing, rebates and invoicing from a single platform.

Trusted by organisations across a range of industries, it helps simplify complex processes and reduce day-to-day administration.

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How Our Buying Group Solution Enhances Member Experience

Dual Ledger Management

Manage member and supplier transactions within a single ledger, reducing duplicate data entry and providing complete visibility of every transaction.

Improved Data Accuracy

Reduce manual errors with automated processes and a single source of truth for financial and operational data.

Stronger Member Engagement

Gain deeper insight into member purchasing behaviour, track interactions, and share valuable buying trends and market intelligence.

Enhanced User Productivity

Role-based dashboards provide instant access to the information each user needs, helping teams work more efficiently.

Automated Invoice Processing

Automatically import and process PDF and EDI invoices, eliminating manual data entry and saving significant administrative time.

Better Visibility and Reporting

Access real-time insights into spend, turnover, rebates and purchasing activity to support informed decision-making.

Streamlined Purchasing Operations

Manage suppliers, orders and invoices from one platform, improving efficiency and simplifying the purchasing process.

Rebate and Spend Management

Track member spend, supplier agreements and rebate earnings in one place, making it easier to manage rebates, identify opportunities and demonstrate value to members.

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Enhanced Functionality For Buying Groups

Financial Management Suite

Automated capture of invoice data

Process automation and workflow

EDI data input where required

Member Statements

Business Intelligence and Reporting

Customer Relationship Management

Human Resources and Payroll

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Why Choose Us?

Microsoft Gold Certified ERP Partner

With over 400 years of combined experience across retail, jewellery, furniture, fashion, farming, and janitorial sectors, we help organisations overcome complex business challenges.

Smooth, Low-risk Implementations

We implement a meticulous project approach to ensure a smooth, efficient, and low-risk deployment.

Long-term Support and Partnership

Dedicated account management and responsive technical support ensure customers have ongoing guidance and assistance beyond go-live.

Specialist Industry Expertise

Proven expertise in managing members, suppliers, purchasing and rebate processes for buying groups and cooperatives.

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Discover how our Buying Group Solution can help you:

• Simplify member and supplier management
• Automate rebates, purchasing and invoicing
• Reduce manual administration
• Improve operational efficiency

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FAQs

How can Dynamics 365 Business Central help us manage inventory more effectively and reduce stock-outs?

Dynamics 365 Business Central offers advanced inventory management functionality, enabling buying groups to track inventory levels, optimise stock levels, and reduce stock-outs. The solution provides real-time insights into inventory levels, enabling buyers to make informed decisions about ordering and replenishing stock.

Can Dynamics 365 Business Central provide real-time visibility into our supplier performance, and help us negotiate better deals with suppliers?

Yes, Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a centralised database of supplier information, enabling buying groups to efficiently manage their suppliers, including supplier onboarding, performance tracking, and contract management. The solution offers real-time insights into supplier performance, enabling buyers to identify opportunities to negotiate better deals with suppliers.

Can we personalise pricing, promotions, and product recommendations for our members using Dynamics 365 Business Central?

Yes, Dynamics 365 Business Central offers personalisation capabilities that allow buying groups to provide tailored pricing, promotions, and product recommendations based on member preferences and purchase history, improving member loyalty and satisfaction.

Can we access Dynamics 365 Business Central from mobile devices, and how can this improve our member experience?

Yes, Dynamics 365 Business Central provides mobile access, enabling members to access information and place orders from anywhere at any time. This can increase the convenience and accessibility of the buying group’s services, improving the overall member experience.

How can Dynamics 365 Business Central help us provide better customer service to our members?

Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a centralised database of member information, enabling customer service representatives to quickly and easily access member information and provide personalised support. This can help to improve response times and reduce the need for multiple interactions with customer service.

What kind of reporting and analytics capabilities does Dynamics 365 Business Central offer, and how can these help us make data-driven decisions?

Dynamics 365 Business Central offers advanced reporting and analytics capabilities, enabling buying groups to monitor procurement performance and identify areas for improvement. The solution provides real-time insights into procurement activities, enabling buyers to make data-driven decisions.

How can Dynamics 365 Business Central integrate with other systems and software we use for our procurement and inventory management?

Dynamics 365 Business Central offers robust integration capabilities, enabling it to integrate with other systems and software, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, customer relationship management (CRM) software, and supply chain management (SCM) systems.

What kind of training and support is available for implementing and using Dynamics 365 Business Central for our buying group?

Microsoft offers a range of training and support options for Dynamics 365 Business Central, including online resources, user guides, and training courses. Additionally, Microsoft partners can provide implementation, customisation, and ongoing support services for buying groups.