iZap Web

GET THE POWER OF iPOWER

2012-01-23T07:23:00.000-08:00

Think of all the products your company purchases each month to keep your plants and equipment running. Think of all the direct materials you require at the right place, at the right time, to keep your production processes moving. Think of all the time and manpower costs in managing vendors, processing requisitions, issuing purchase orders and paying invoices.
From single commodity management to complete integrated supply and vendor managed inventory programs, iPower Distribution Group can offer you customized supply chain solutions to reduce your total procurement costs and on-hand inventory while improving service quality.
iPower Distribution Group is a national network of leading regional suppliers of complementary industrial products who have combined their resources. Individually, each iPower Distribution Group member company provides first tier local stocking and the local technical product expertise and services you need. Collectively, we deliver the management, commerce, technology and collaboration tools under a single umbrella to help you achieve your organization's goals.
iPower not only talks about reducing costs--we deliver. No one has more experience or has had more success in helping its customers deliver savings to the bottom line. That is the Power of iPower.
Did you know that often 45% of each procurement dollar relates to costs other than piece price? Inventory carrying, transaction costs, obsolescence and other costs make up the balance. iPower Distribution Group's flexible programs are designed to bring you total cost of procurement.
An iPower Distribution Group implementation team will work with you to analyze your company's purchase needs and inventory procedures. Together, we develop a plan that takes advantage of the vast iPower Distribution Group supply network capabilities to accomplish the following goals:

Inventory Analysis
Most companies have far more inventory on their shelves then they need -- a practice that directly impacts the bottom line. iPower has the experience and technical capability to optimize your on-hand inventory and improve customer service levels by:

Analyzing existing inventory and activity

Identifying manufacturing preferences

Standardizing and reducing the number of manufacturers

Standardizing part numbers among facilities

Setting appropriate re-order points

Improving the overall inventory system

Delivering inventory on a just-in-time basis Inventory Reduction
Eliminate excess inventory through:

Inventory liquidation of excess or obsolete parts

Identification and reduction of obsolete inventory

Inventory burn-down Form, Fit and Function Analysis
Our team of engineers will analyze your inventory needs and, where appropriate, recommend lower cost, alternative products that meet all form, fit and function requirements. It is not uncommon for this analysis to produce price savings of 10% or more.
Product Standardization
We can help you understand what you buy and where you buy it. Whether you operate a single or multiple site operation, product standardization often leads to additional savings opportunities through better price negotiations, stock sharing and volume discounts.
Transactional Savings
The total cost of inventory ownership includes far more than the piece price of an item. Administrative processes including requisitioning, ordering, and payment processing all add to your total inventory costs. And, these labor-intensive, paper-based processes add little value. iPower can implement its tools and procedures to streamline your procurement process and reduce unnecessary costs.
Process improvements may include:

Electronic ordering

Single point order entry systems

Consolidated invoicing

Consolidated payment

Point-of-use replenishment

Procurement cards

Vendor managed inventory

Storeroom management

Consignment programs

Stockroom reorganization

Bar code technology

Internet catalog development and order entry

Kanban systems automation Information That Makes a Difference
One of the most important ways to ensure long-term and continuous cost reduction is to provide meaningful reports and documentation in order to make ongoing adjustments and improvements that will add to your company's bottom line. Over 30 standard reports coupled with custom report capabilities, give you the information you need, when you need it.
Value-Added Services
iPower can not only provide you with the high-quality products you need but also the value-added services to support those products. While many of our competitors simply sell commodities, we provide a customized program of services to help get the most out of the products to help you reduce your total cost of product ownership. Depending on your needs, we can provide:

Product kitting

Design and build outsourcing

Engineering consultation

Product training

On-site supply chain or stockroom management

Product standardization and consolidation

Data scrubbing

Attributed data building First Tier Suppliers
Unlike many competitors, iPower Distribution Group companies are first tier suppliers. Direct relationships with original equipment manufacturers means we can provide the comprehensive product support and engineering that you need.

Happy New Year from iPower!

2012-01-02T06:28:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year from iPower and iZap!!! We hope you take a look at our website and see what we can do for you in the year 2012!!! Visit us at http://www.ipowerdg.com/.

What can iPower do for you?

2011-11-10T07:22:00.000-08:00

The iPower operations team manages our electronic commerce data platform, iCore, at our Operations Hub hosted in Miami, Florida. "Back-office" functions related to our supply programs are either automated or performed by the iPower staff. Those functions include: customer order routing, item sourcing, database management, reporting and measurement, invoice consolidation, billing and cash reconciliation. Internet-based software tools allow network members and customers access to needed functionality and information from their desktop. The operations staff also provides technical, operation and implementation support to our network members and customers. The iPower supply chain solution and associated web sites also provides electronic catalog hosting management and connections to other electronic exchanges.

Please visit our web page at http://www.ipowerdg.com/ to find out more!

iPower's Value added Services!!

2011-10-27T09:05:00.000-07:00

Value-Added Services
iPower can not only provide you with the high-quality products you need but also the value-added services to support those products. While many of our competitors simply sell commodities, we provide a customized program of services to help get the most out of the products to help you reduce your total cost of product ownership. Depending on your needs, we can provide:

Product kitting

Design and build outsourcing

Engineering consultation

Product training

On-site supply chain or stockroom management

Product standardization and consolidation

Data scrubbing

Attributed data building

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iZap Web 4th Quarter Update

2011-10-06T15:47:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,

I just wanted to take a minute and give everyone an update on our record year at iZap Web. As the 4th quarter is just getting into full swing we are very excited at the success of our social media campaign and Google marketing programs. In just a few simple months our progress has increased our web presence ten fold. We want to thank our loyal customers for their continued support and also for the opportunity to be of service in the future. If there is anything that anyone needs please feel free to reach out to Michael Marvin at 239-292-5401 for further help.

iZap Development Programs

2011-09-30T08:28:00.000-07:00

We are in the process of several iZap development programs which we will be rolling out over the next few months. All of these programs have been developed to meet our current and future customer's requests. By October 1st we will go live with our New iZapweb.com website!

We are now offering new iZap wireless options for the iPad and iPhone. These wireless options will also include three new bluetooth scanner options. We are extremly excited to launch our new website and to get you started with iZap wireless for the iPad and iPhone.

Please check back for updates on our new software!

New Press Release

2011-09-13T16:44:00.000-07:00

Attached is the link to a recent press release for iZap Web:

iZap Web Press Release

Update!!!

2011-08-23T14:40:00.000-07:00

I would like to update everyone on all of the new and exciting ways to follow iZap Web...

1) iZap Web YouTube channel- Stop back next week for some new video content
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1) Continue to follow us on Twitter and Facebook as well...

http://www.izapweb.com/ or 239-292-5401

iZap Web FAQ's

2011-07-23T12:40:00.001-07:00

FAQ's:

What is iZap?
izap is a system designed to automate and improve vendor managed inventory programs for OEM suppliers and industrial distributors. Common applications include "breadman" delivery route automation and remote order processing.

What are the applications for iZap?
izap's two most common application are "breadman" delivery route automation and remote order processing. The "breadman", which is often a supplier's delivery route driver or field sales rep identifies items that need to be reordered and uses a barcode scanner to electronically reorder items at designated customer locations. He then either fills the bills with his mobile stock or transmits the data from his scanner to the Sonic Chain server, initiating orders for multiple customers simultaneously. In the case of remote entry, the customer scans barcodes and transmits the order to the supplier.

What are the benefits of iZap for suppliers?
iZap reduces order processing costs, minimizes purchasing time and paperwork, lowers on hand inventory, eliminates ordering errors, provides internet based management and reporting tools, and gives suppliers a competitive edge on the sales process.

How can I use iZap to increase product sales?
iZap can be used as a competitive advantage in the sales process by positioning it to your customers as a way to reduce order processing costs through automation. Remote order entry users will make iZap the tool of choice making you the vendor of choice.

What do I get when I purchase iZap?
iZap is a subscription based service that includes secured, password protected access to iZap's internet based transaction platform. The transaction platform provides the management tools, utilities and reporting features needed to establish item databases, print barcode labels, manage trading relationships, define communication protocols, send orders and receive order confirmation. System implementation and set up assistance as well as ongoing support is available from the Sonic Chain customer service staff. Appropriate iZap enabled barcode scanners, smart phone apps, or keychain scanners are also required and priced separately. Barcode label printers, label supplies, and part storage systems are also available.

2011-07-23T12:38:00.001-07:00

New iZap Web Facebook and Twitter Pages! See links below!

2011-07-12T15:25:00.000-07:00

iZap Web is now live on Facebook and Twitter! Please add these two additional sites to your favorites to check back for continued product updates and reviews!

As always, you can visit http://www.izapweb.com/ or contact 239-292-5401 for more information.

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Introduction to iZap

2011-06-28T14:46:00.000-07:00

What is iZap?

iZap provides systems that automate and consolidate the reordering and replenishment of frequently used direct and indirect materials. By utilizing a simple yet inventive barcode scanning technology and a patent-pending Internet-based transaction platform, iZap enables users to lower overall supply chain costs by reducing acquisitions costs through better inventory management.

iZap allows suppliers, end-user customers, salespeople, and delivery route managers to efficiently monitor and manage their supply relationships through our Internet-based transaction platform. So, unlike traditional bar code scanner systems, on-site software and complex system integration is not required.

iZap also offers comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs including parts database set-up, barcode label printing, implementation and user training, technical support and system integration.

iZap Benefits:

Reduce Inventory Costs
Reduce Order Processing Costs
Save Time and Paperwork
Eliminate Ordering Errors
Implement Lean Manufacturing
Reduce On-Hand Inventory
Increase Turns
Increase Cash Flow

Please visit www.iZapweb.com for more information.

2011-06-22T18:06:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the New iZap Web Blog!

Please check this site often for updates, newsletters and other valuable content...

Through its distributor network, iPower provides a total business system and broad array of industrial products and services to customers implementing integrated supply and strategic sourcing programs. iPower has developed a unique Internet-based barcode scanning system called iZap where manufacturers can automate manual bin management programs. Frequently, current bin management programs are plagued with errors, hidden costs, and a lack of accountability. The iZap inventory management system solves these problems by eliminating order entry errors, manual invoices, and clumsy bin management processes. To learn more or to set up an interactive demo please call 239-292-5401.

In addition you can visit us online at http://www.iZapweb.com/ or http://www.iPowerdg.com