DDS | Distributor Data Solutions

Overview

DDS Data Manager™ is a server-based enterprise software solution that provides manufacturers with a comprehensive system for collecting, cleansing, processing, validating and reporting both direct and indirect sales and rebate data. 

DDS Data Manager™ provides advanced tools to minimize rebate discrepancies, help insure contract compliance, and audit the entire rebate process, saving companies time and lost revenue.  Also, business intelligence is enhanced through more timely and accurate sales data reporting. 

With DDS Data Manager™ manufacturers can streamline the rebate management process by automating these key processes:

Data collection and importing Contract and pricing administration Rebate validation  Membership and eligibility maintenance

Facilities identification and matching GPO administrative fee processing Sales commission reporting Data mining and export

With DDS Data Manager™, managers and workers throughout the organization can manage the data they need without programming and without help from the IT department, at a cost and ease of implementation that no other alternative enterprise solution can match.

DDS Data Manager™ provides:

Quick and easy access to data "mined" and extracted from EDI, spreadsheets and other data sources, without programming Creates customized data views to solve specific business needs using flexible data grids Automates validation of rebate claims using a sophisticated 13-step validation process Manages contracts, pricing, letters of commitment (LOCs), and eligibility Sends notifications electronically in Word, PDF, or Excel formats  Analyzes variances and discrepancies with sophisticated tools and utilities

Calculates GPO administration fees in minutes  Exports data files in each GPO's required format insuring contract compliance Exports files seamlessly into MS Excel Connects directly to EDI systems for direct import of EDI data Produces ad-hoc reports effortlessly using data grids with unlimited group, sort and filter options Connects and supplies valuable customer and sales transaction data to your favorite business intelligence (BI) or CRM systems

Let us customize DDS Data Manager™ to meet your unique business  needs.  No two companies are alike!

Key Benefits

Maximizes rebate savings potential through deep and broad data validation Enhances internal security, compliance, visibility and control Provides tools necessary to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations Compliments your investment in existing contract management and business intelligence systems Centralizes all GPO membership rosters into a searchable, indexed system for facilites matching and membership verification

Delivers validated, reliable data for your business intelligence reporting system Provides organizational efficiencies to your entire sales administration team Delivers GPO admin fee reports in specific data formats Supports multiple sales divisions, regions and geographical territories Utilizes advanced security and user priviledges

Technical Features

Client-Server enterprise architecture Microsoft® Windows™ desktop user application developed using .NET framework Microsoft® SQL Server™ database for built-in scalability and performance Built-in multi-user security “Point & Click” navigation

Modules utilize hierarchical, high performance grids.  Features include: virtual data, sorting, filtering, Outlook grouping, fixed headers, rows and columns and custom layouts.  All grids export directly to MS Excel or CSV data files User-defined screen preferences saved on each desktop Reports can be printed or exported to MS Word, Rich Text, MS Excel or PDF formats for easy transfer using email