There are many other services that are offered to a vendor. These are largely dependent on the number of distributors the vendor has. Exclusive vendors, for example, have unlimited, real-time, secure access through the Distribution Central custom-built web engine. A negotiated portfolio of services can be designed to match the unique requirements of any vendor supported by Distribution Central. Theses services may include:
- Advance Replacement Services
- Channel sales analysis
- POS reporting
- Intelligent forecasting
- Stock analysis and levels
- Control of channel programme benefits
- Control and enforcement of standard multi-tier discount levels
- Serial number and software feature key tracking
- Marketing and business development
- Channel programme design and management
- Intelligent renewals engine technology
- Manage partner programs through the web resource centre
- Enhance sub web to include design, quote and close tracking
- Special pricing management and authorization
- End-user contract pricing maintenance and control of access to same