Pelican Launches Web Store

In an effort to improve their service and efficiency to a growing customer base PELICAN SYSTEMS has launched an ‘industry first’ on line web store enabling its clients to purchase any of its products directly from their website.
Denise Gould, General Manager of Pelican Systems says on the company’s’ decision to embark on this challenging project “Pelican Systems have historically been known for leading innovation in the Interior Systems industry in South Africa. In keeping with this we recognised that the virtual world is fast becoming a powerful & popular platform among consumers. On the internet shops are open 24/7 and goods are delivered directly at your door. We have always been a company that has been able to evolve and respond to our changing environment. We are also continually looking for ways to improve our service offering to our clients and to streamline and simplify the way in which we operate.” “Online shopping is not only less time-consuming but also offers our entire selection of products at a glance that one can browse through at ones leisure”

The PELICAN WEB STORE (PWS) is accessed through a link on their website. Once registered and provided with a unique safe login, clients can simply place orders online with delivery instructions. The clients safe log in will access all of the clients account details and discounts, as well as any contract pricing that is applicable. Clients will also be able to monitor the status of their orders and order history will be available for a period of 1 year.

BUSINESS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS was the company responsible for the development of Pelican’s Web Store (PWS). Derek Crompton, owner of the business responsible for the development of the shopping basket platform which integrates with SYSPRO’s  e.net solutions and their recently launched business objects which make available all of the security and functionality available within Syspro to the World Wide Web. The beauty of this system is that you are able to achieve seamless integration into your ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system without compromising any of your security.
Keith Crompton Software Developer for Business Software Solutions had this to say,
“Technological progress has brought about improved communications, reduced hosting costs and the maturing of Rich internet application platforms. SMEs are now in a position to extend their business onto the internet in a way that is meaningful to both themselves and their clients. The more progressive companies, like Pelican systems, have realised and positioned themselves early to take advantage of this. As Software developers we relish the opportunity to work with such companies.”Keith worked extensively on the PWS with Matias Maunier Pelican’s IT and Network Administrator and they have successfully aligned and improved the functionality of the PWS during the planning, development and testing phases of the year-long project.

As a special introductory offer Pelican will be offering an extra 1% in settlement discount for all on-line orders which are paid within 30 days for a period of three months until the end of July 2009. Rodney Gould, Pelican Systems Managing Director concluded “We urge our existing clients to take advantage of this technology and come on board as we navigate the future together. We look forward to continually improving our service offering to you, our valued client”