Features
The Sales Module in the Datatex NOW ERP solution for the textile and apparel industry provides end-to-end control of the sales order management cycle—from initial customer inquiry and order entry to fulfillment, invoicing, and returns.
Whether operating in domestic or international markets, the module ensures accuracy, speed, and visibility at every stage of the commercial process, supporting smarter decisions and better customer satisfaction.
Integrated with other key modules such as Planning, Inventory & Logistics, and Finance, the Sales Module helps streamline operations and adapt to complex textile business models, including make-to-order, make-to-stock, and commission work.
Key features of NOW Sales:
• Management of forecasts at various levels
• AI forecast generation
• Sample development management (e.g., NPD, desk loom, pilot, lab dips)
• Sales inquiry creation and tracking
• Flexible order entry: standard, assortments, new products, exclusive items
• Real-time product availability checks and delivery date calculation
• Sales release, picking, packing, and shipping management
• Provisional and definitive document handling (quotes, packing lists, invoices)
• Integration with customer credit checks, pricing, and commission rules
• Automated invoice generation and posting to finance
• Claims, returns, and credit note workflows
• Blanket Sales Agreements (BSAs) and call-off order support
• Sales analytics and customizable reports
• Multilingual documentation and customer-specific packaging rules
• Customized work flows / life cycle management
• Direct sales from stock (select- pick- ship- invoice)
Benefits
• Full visibility into the sales lifecycle from inquiry to invoicing
• Accurate Available-to-Promise (ATP) and delivery date commitments
• Seamless collaboration across sales, production, and finance teams
• Customizable rules for pricing, packaging, and documentation
• Improved customer service through faster, more reliable fulfillment
• Enhanced control over returns, claims, and credit handling
• Support for third-party manufacturing and subcontracting models
• Scalable to domestic and international sales workflows
