
TIMS®, developed by Computers Unlimited, is the leading software system dedicated exclusively to the industrial gas and welding supply industry. A system that not only lets you manage your cylinder assets, TIMS provides the tools to manage every aspect of your business within one rock-solid application suite.
Vendor
Computers Unlimited
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TIMS Industrial by Computers Unlimited is a specialized ERP solution designed for industrial gas and welding supply distributors. It offers a unified platform to manage core business operations including order processing, inventory control, cylinder tracking, customer relationship management (CRM), and financials. The software is built to handle the complexities of the industrial distribution sector, with tools that support both bulk and packaged gas operations.
Features
- Order Entry & Processing: Streamlined workflows for quotes, orders, and invoicing with real-time inventory visibility.
- Inventory Management: Advanced tracking for hard goods and gas cylinders, including barcode scanning and lot control.
- Cylinder Tracking: End-to-end traceability of gas cylinders with automated reconciliation and rental billing.
- Mobile Delivery: Integrated mobile app for drivers to manage deliveries, capture signatures, and update inventory on the go.
- CRM & Customer Portal: Tools for managing customer accounts, communications, and providing self-service access to invoices and orders.
- Business Intelligence: Dashboards and reporting tools for analyzing sales, margins, inventory turnover, and operational performance.
- Financials: Full accounting suite including AR/AP, general ledger, and financial reporting.
- E-Commerce Integration: Optional modules for online ordering and customer engagement.
- Cloud or On-Premise Deployment: Flexible hosting options to meet IT and compliance requirements.
Benefits
- Reduces operational inefficiencies by consolidating multiple systems into one ERP platform.
- Enhances customer satisfaction with accurate order fulfillment and real-time account access.
- Improves inventory accuracy and cylinder accountability, minimizing losses and billing errors.
- Empowers decision-making with robust analytics and performance metrics.
- Supports growth and scalability for distributors of all sizes.