Integrated Platform for Timber Merchants
Control margin, stock, and cash across bulky timber lines. Real-time yard visibility. Faster counter service. HIAB delivery with ePOD.
Built for timber merchant operations
See how timber merchants control margins and eliminate delivery disputes
The Connected Timber Merchant Stack
Five best-in-class systems working as one
SAP Business One
Core ERP
Single source of truth for products, pricing, customers, purchasing, batch tracking, bin locations, and UK VAT/MTD compliance.
EPoS Now
Counter POS
Fast cloud POS for busy trade counters. Syncs products, customers, and trade pricing. Pushes sales back to ERP automatically.
FocusPoint
B2B E-Commerce
Trade portal built for SAP Business One. Customer-specific pricing, click-&-collect time windows, quote-to-order, and real-time stock across branches.
Produmex WMS/Scan
Yard Execution
Barcode-driven receiving, putaway to bins, picking with batch control. Choose Scan (light) or WMS (advanced) as you scale.
How It Works: Web to ePOD
Five steps to complete operational visibility
Web Order
FocusPoint pulls live stock and pricing from SAP Business One. Customer places order with click-&-collect time window.
Counter Sale
EPoS Now shows trade prices and account details. Staff process sale. Transaction posts to SAP Business One automatically.
Yard Pick
Barcode picking with bin locations. WMS directs optimal path through yard. Batch/serial captured for compliance.
Route Plan
Stream plans multi-drop runs to building sites. Drivers get turn-by-turn navigation and delivery sequence.
ePOD & Sync
Driver captures photo/signature. Stream posts delivery status and POD back to SAP Business One for invoicing.
The Reality for Most Timber Merchants
Slow Counter Service & Pricing Chaos
Staff hunting for stock across systems. Trade pricing inconsistent between branches. Promotions not applied. Long queues. Builders frustrated.
Lost Yard Tickets & Mispicks
Paper tickets going missing. No real-time bin visibility. Substitutes picked without customer approval. Returns and complaints mounting.
Poor Stock Visibility
Can't see what's in other branches or yards. Click-&-collect promises broken. Customers turning up for items that aren't there.
Paper PODs & Delivery Disputes
Van sheets lost or illegible. No proof of delivery. Customers claiming non-delivery. Invoice disputes blocking cash flow.
Double Entry & Compliance Risk
Keying counter sales into system. Updating inventory manually. Batch tracking patchy. UK VAT/MTD records scattered. HMRC audit exposure.
There's a Better Way
One connected stack eliminates these pain points. Web, counter, yard, and delivery working as one.
Why SAP Business One for Timber Merchants
Built for high-volume, margin-sensitive timber distribution with complex inventory and frequent supplier price movements
Better Margin and Stock Control
Manage high-volume, margin-sensitive lines: sheet materials, C24/C16, treated/untreated, mouldings, fixings. Full order-to-pay cycle control protects cost accuracy and margin. Warehouse and accounting integration synchronises goods receipts and inventory levels in real-time. Eliminate 'system says yes, yard says no' situations.
Advanced Inventory for Bulky Materials
Multi-warehouse management designed for timber products. Real-time stock control across yards and branches. Handle mixed baskets (boards, sheet, fixings) efficiently. Optimise working capital without risking stockouts on fast-moving lines.
Purchasing Discipline for Price Volatility
Tight purchasing and inventory controls crucial when supplier prices change frequently. End-to-end order-to-pay: receipts, invoices, returns, payments. Manage rebates, volume breaks, and cost fluctuations. Protect margins in a competitive market.
Financial Visibility Across Branches
Real-time financial reporting and analysis. Clear visibility over margins, COGS, and profitability by product line, branch, or customer. Branch-level P&L while maintaining group-wide consistency. Make data-driven decisions on stock, pricing, and purchasing.
Why Ascarii's Delivery Model Matters
How you implement determines your success
Faster Time to Value
SAP Business One core (finance, stock, sales) implemented with our templated AscariiGo approach. Pilot at one branch, prove it works, then roll out to remaining locations in controlled phases.
Predictable, Scalable Pricing
Low monthly subscription that scales as you grow. No massive upfront infrastructure projects. Easier to justify than large capital expenditure.
Unlimited Support Included
Round-the-clock support from specialist consultants included in your AscariiGo subscription. Service desk for tickets and knowledge resources. When downtime hits counter trade, we respond immediately.
Cloud-First Implementation
AWS-hosted SAP Business One with 99.995% uptime. Lower IT overhead. Easier integrations for couriers, eCommerce, and scanning without big infrastructure projects.
Easier System Integration
Practical integration support for courier tracking, CRM, handheld scanning, and barcode/label printing. Hosting environment supports complementary apps alongside SAP Business One.
Clear Discovery & Design
Transparent pricing and timescales from day one. Avoid unexpected costs and scope creep. Proven implementation approach designed for SME merchants.
Day-to-Day Impact
Proven Outcomes for Timber Merchants
Counter Throughput
Faster lookups and instant pricing
Picking Errors
Barcode-driven accuracy with bins
Failed Deliveries
Live ETAs and customer notifications
Online Conversion
Real-time stock and pricing
POD Capture
Every delivery has photo/signature
Double Entry
Automatic sync eliminates keying
Trade Portal That Works 24/7
FocusPoint transforms SAP Business One into a powerful B2B portal for your trade accounts. Customer-specific pricing, real-time stock across all branches, click-&-collect time windows, and quote-to-order workflows - all from your SAP data.
Customer-specific pricing and volume breaks
Real-time stock across all branches and yards
Click-&-collect with time window selection
Quick-order lists for repeat trades
Quotes convert to orders in SAP Business One
Multi-branch delivery options
Built for Every Role in Your Operation
Trade Counter & Branch
- Instant trade pricing with volume breaks
- Account sales with credit limits
- Customer purchase history
- Promotions applied automatically
- Stock check across all branches
E-Commerce & Click-&-Collect
- Customer-specific pricing online
- Real-time stock all branches
- Click-&-collect time windows
- Quick-order lists for repeat trades
- Quote-to-order workflow
Yard & Warehouse
- Barcode receiving with batch capture
- Directed putaway to optimal bins
- Pick-by-location for heavy materials
- Cycle counting without stocktake
- SSCC labelling for pallets
Transport & Drivers
- Optimised multi-drop to sites
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Live ETA updates to customers
- Photo/signature ePOD capture
- Failed delivery workflow
Finance & IT
- UK VAT/MTD compliant
- Batch/serial audit trail
- API-driven integrations
- Real-time financial visibility
- Single sign-on
Choose Your Yard Approach
Right-sized for your operation
Produmex Scan
Lightweight Barcode Layer
Best for: 1-3 branches, straightforward yard operations
- Barcode receiving and putaway
- Pick-to-order with bin locations
- Batch/serial capture for compliance
- Cycle counting
- 2-hour deployment
Produmex WMS
Advanced Yard Management
Best for: Multi-site, complex operations, heavy volumes
- Directed putaway workflows
- Wave picking for bulk orders
- Packing with SSCC labels
- Route-based loading
- Multi-yard orchestration
Perfect for UK Timber Merchants
Whether you're single-site or multi-branch
Real-Time Data Flow
Everything stays in sync automatically
SAP Business One → FocusPoint & EPoS Now
Products, customers, pricing (incl. trade prices, customer-specific rates, volume breaks)
FocusPoint → SAP Business One
Web orders, quotes, click-&-collect bookings written directly into SAP Business One
EPoS Now → SAP Business One
Counter sales, payments, account transactions
SAP Business One → Stream
Sales orders for delivery, customer details, delivery addresses
Stream → SAP Business One
Delivery status, ePOD (photos/signatures), failed deliveries
Produmex → SAP Business One
Goods receipts, picks, inventory adjustments, batch movements, bin updates
SAP Business One → All Systems
Real-time inventory levels, bin locations, price updates across web, counter, and warehouse
Common Questions from Merchant MDs
How does the e-commerce integration work?
FocusPoint is built exclusively for SAP Business One with no middleware. Customer orders and quotes are written directly into SAP Business One in real-time. Products, prices, and stock levels sync automatically from your ERP - one source of truth.
Can it handle customer-specific pricing and click-&-collect?
Yes. SAP Business One's price lists, special prices, and volume breaks flow to both the web portal and counter POS. Click-&-collect time windows are managed in FocusPoint with availability checking across all branches. Customers pick their collection time and branch.
WMS or Scan - which do we need?
Start with Produmex Scan for quick barcode wins if you're doing straightforward yard operations. Step up to Produmex WMS when you need directed workflows, wave picking for bulk orders, packing/SSCC labels, or managing inventory across multiple yards and branches.
Is electronic POD legally valid in the UK?
Yes. Electronic signatures and photos captured via Stream meet UK legal requirements for proof of delivery. Timestamped GPS, photos, and signatures sync to SAP Business One creating an indisputable audit trail for invoicing and disputes.
What about UK VAT and Making Tax Digital?
SAP Business One is MTD-ready with digital VAT submissions to HMRC. All sales (web, counter, and delivery) flow through SAP Business One, maintaining compliant digital records. Batch/serial tracking provides full traceability for hazardous materials compliance.
Can it work across multiple branches and yards?
Absolutely. SAP Business One handles multi-branch with branch transfers, centralised purchasing, and group reporting. FocusPoint shows stock across all locations. EPoS Now supports multi-store. Stream manages deliveries from any depot. Produmex WMS orchestrates across sites.
How long does implementation take?
Typical timber merchant goes live in 12-16 weeks: SAP Business One core first, then layer on POS, e-commerce, warehouse, and delivery. We pilot at one branch, prove it works, then roll out to remaining locations.
What about data migration from our current system?
We extract your products, customers, pricing, and stock from your existing system and migrate to SAP Business One. This includes product hierarchies, customer trade accounts, and historical transactions. Migration is completed and validated during implementation.
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