Supplier Corner
January 2011
About Niche
Niche Applications Inc. has been a DSA supplier member since 2005 and was founded in 1997 in Boca Raton, Florida, USA, as a premier Oracle software and ERP consulting firm. One of its first clients was Rexall Showcase International, the network marketing subsidiary of Rexall Sundown, which was later to become Unicity Network. Niche was brought in to convert Rexall off their legacy system to Oracle E-Business Suite, a top tier ERP system, and to develop a custom multi-level commissioning module to handle their expanding global distributor organisation.
Throughout the prior decade, Niche has worked exclusively with direct selling companies worldwide, both large and small. These companies include Tupperware Brands, Freelife International, Swarovski and Tiens, among others. The Tupperware project is particularly notable, because Niche built their first e-commerce system, which allowed Tupperware products to be purchased on the web for the first time ever. “We had to develop a scalable e-commerce platform that allowed both Tupperware consultants and customer service reps to place orders in a single system,” said Jack Wells, Founder and CTO of Niche Applications Inc.
After several custom e-commerce software development engagements, Niche took all its experience and best practices and put them into its own flagship product, inPowerSuite, and found a permanent home in the Direct Selling Association as a supplier member.
What is inPowerSuite?
inPowerSuite is a fourth generation world-class ERP software designed specifically for the direct selling industry.
“By remaining true to its original design concept, inPowerSuite has evolved into a true ERP system that reduces complexity to simplicity and elegance. With more than 60,000 hours of development and adherence to the strictest Oracle design standards, we have built a premier system that can be deployed internationally by direct selling companies of any size. Small companies can take advantage of inPowerSuite’s cost-effective delivery through the cloud, and large companies can rely on its scalability, modularity and complete functionality for rapid deployment,” said Bill Lovell, President and CEO of Niche Applications.
With inPowerSuite, a startup company can launch its business on the core software in as little as six weeks. After laying the foundation, large companies can effectively deploy into new markets in the same timeframe.
Who will benefit from inPowerSuite?
- Companies can leverage the strengths of inPowerSuite, whether they are in startup mode or those seeking to:
- Consolidate their global ERP systems into a unified platform and still maintain regional requirements
- Streamline operating efficiencies in existing markets
- Expand their products and compensation reach into new markets
- Provide their sales force with online tools, social media and access to real-time volume checking
“After all our due diligence, inPowerSuite is truly the only fully integrated front to back Party Plan, Network Marketing software on the market. Their professionalism through this process was unmatched,” said John Kucharczuk, VP, Smart Circle International.
What to consider when choosing a world- class ERP solution for your direct selling business.
From the rich selection of software solutions in today’s market, it becomes confusing and many times easy for a company to invest in the wrong system. There are many aspects to consider when selecting world-class ERP software. Some are obvious, while others may seem insignificant and are often overlooked.
Specifically,
- Time to Market Can you deploy a turn-key solution for a new market in 30 to 60 days?
- Build vs. Configure Is your legacy system flexible enough to support new markets, including language, currency and unique on-the-ground requirements?
- Real-time Access Does your sales force have up-to-the-minute stats anywhere in the world?
Call Niche Applications for a product demonstration at +1 (888) 50-NICHE or visit http:// www.inpowersuite.com.
