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SEP 2017

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SEPTEMBER 2017 ■ www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com 11 INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: REVIEW www.acctivate.com Acctivate is available as an on prem- ise solution or in the cloud, so users can choose the deployment method they prefer. Acctivate also offers mobile apps, including inventory management, mobile order picking, mobile receiving, and mobile sales orders. The optional Lot & Serial Number Control offers users the abil- ity to track and manage products that currently have a lot or serial number. Users can also import serial number data from other applications as well. Acctivate is designed for Quick- Books users that need to track inven- tory activity. Well suited for small to mid-sized retailers and manufactur- ers, Acctivate's base system which includes inventory management, order management, purchasing, CRM & 3 user capability starts at $4,995 per year or $500/month. Read the full review for this product online at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/ 12360536 www.advanceprotech.com Advance Pro is available as a locally installed application as well as in the cloud using APT Cloud. The product also offers easy accessibility using iOS and Android devices. Advance Pro Supply Chain Man- agement is a comprehensive inven- tory and supply chain management application that offers users just about any feature or option that they could possibly need. The core list of features is incredibly strong, and with add-on modules available for cloud access, e-commerce integration, multiple warehouses and multiple companies, it's everything that's necessary for the future as well. Pricing plans start at $1,499 per year for a single user with limited modules, with the comprehensive system starting at around $8,999. Read the full review for this product online at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/ 12360541 www.assetpanda.com A complete platform to manage assets, Asset Panda also offers users maintenance tracking, purchase order tracking, help desk ticketing, facilities management, and work order management, creating an all- in-one solution. While not a traditional inventory tracking and management solution, Asset Panda offers comprehensive asset tracking capability. Subscrip- tion options for Asset Panda start at $500 per year, with pricing based on the number of assets that need to be tracked, not the number of system users. Ideal for service businesses that need to track and manage a high number of assets and internal inventory, Asset Panda also offers a free-14-day trial that can be down- loaded from the Asset Panda website after registration. Read the full review for this product online at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/ 12360545 www.EZOfficeInventory.com EZOfficeInventory is a web-based asset tracking and inventory manage- ment system well suited for a variety of industries that need to track inven- tory as well as other business assets. The product is offered in a variety of plans that are suitable for businesses small and large, though EZOf- ficeInventory is not well suited for retailers. The product works best for businesses that need to track assets and internal, consumable inventory. EZOfficeInventory also offers mobile apps for Android, iOS, and Windows devices that allow users to scan both Barcodes and QR Codes at any time. Well suited for businesses that need to track assets and internal inventory levels at multiple locations, EZOfficeInventory is available in five levels. The Silver plan supports 50 users and 200 items and currently runs $320 per year, while the Dia- mond plan supports 200 users and 3,500 items and runs $1,674 per year. Gold, Platinum, and a Corporate plan are also available. All plans offer mobile apps, barcode and QR scan- ning, label design, GPS capability, and reporting. Read the full review for this product online at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/ 12360532 www.fishbowl.com Fishbowl is warehouse and manu- facturing management software designed to integrate with all QuickBooks applications, including QuickBooks Online. Fishbowl also integrates with Xero. Available in both U.S. and Canadian versions, Fishbowl is best suited for small to mid-sized businesses that are currently using QuickBooks or Xero applications. Fishbowl Warehouse is a scalable application that is well suited for retailers and manufacturers alike. Offering both QuickBooks and Xero integration, the product offers a variety of tools and apps for users to choose from. Fishbowl Warehouse starts at $4,395 per year for a single user, with pricing based on the num- ber of system users. Training videos and unlimited telephone support are included in the pricing. Read the full review for this product online at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/ 12360549 Acctivate QuickBooks Inventory Advance Pro Supply Chain Management Asset Panda EZOfficeInventory Fishbowl Inventory 4.75 2017 OVERALL RATING 5 2017 OVERALL RATING 5 2017 OVERALL RATING 4.5 2017 OVERALL RATING 4.25 2017 OVERALL RATING Read all reviews for Inventory Management at: www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com/12360513

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