The partnership combines SB1's expertise in business management with SOFTISE's retail technologies, integrating front-of-store and management processes in SAP Business One.
A retail operation involves sales, inventory, finance, and tax compliance. For these areas to function in a coordinated manner, the store and management systems must exchange information in accordance with each company’s processes.
It is in this context that SB1 and SOFTISE have formed a partnership to connect the SAP Business One ERP system to SOFTISE’s retail technology ecosystem. The initiative combines SB1’s expertise in business management solutions with SOFTISE’s experience in systems for various store operations.
Connected Business Management and Shopping Experience
SAP Business One offers features for managing areas such as finance, sales, purchasing, inventory, and administrative controls. On the retail side, SOFTISE works with technologies focused on business operations and the shopping experience.
Depending on the project and operational needs, the portfolio presented by SOFTISE may include:
- POS for retail and mobility;
- self-service and self-checkout;
- integrated payment methods, including PIX;
- sales support tools and business intelligence.
Integration aligned with each business's processes
In the architecture described by the partners, SAP Business One remains the central management system, while transactions carried out at the point of sale are linked to the corresponding business processes, such as financial, tax, inventory, and accounting transactions.
The scope and configuration depend on the systems involved and the characteristics of each operation. Therefore, mapping the processes and integration requirements is part of the evaluation of each project.
Three Initial Areas of Focus for Retail
The partnership initially focuses on three segments, each with its own routines and needs:
- Specialty retailers and convenience stores: integration of customer service, business flexibility, and management;
- Gas stations: commercial, tax, and financial processes related to the operation;
- Supermarkets: integration between the sales floor, inventory, and back office in operations involving a wide variety of products.
Technology for Different Operations
Founded in 1997, SOFTISE develops technology solutions for various retail sectors. Its operations include supermarkets, gas stations, convenience stores, restaurants, wholesale, and specialty retail.
Through this partnership, SB1 and SOFTISE are bringing business management closer to the technologies used in the store. The implementation of each solution must take into account the company’s processes, existing systems, and objectives.
Would you like to discuss SAP Business One and your business’s management needs? Contact the SB1 team.
