Selco expands on line with K3

Didcot, 16th November, 2009 - Selco, the fast-expanding, cash and carry-style trade only building materials supplier, with a network of 28 self-select warehouses through England and Wales, has selected K3,  the UK's largest provider of Microsoft Dynamics, to supply and implement its Webshop e-commerce solution to enhance Selco's product website.

Selco chose the K3 Webshop solution to enable it to sell more by simplifying its web management and minimising maintenance costs with the integrated web solution with its existing ERP system.

Rob Brewill, Finance Director, Selco, said, "We have been working with K3 for over five years. This latest project will coordinate our product portfolio with our existing website.  It will give us one central place to control data and be able to price products as the website is instantly updated."

Rob continued, "To support ambitious growth plans, we implemented K3's Retail System a few years ago to provide us with a solid IT platform.  K3 was selected, as Selco's sister company, Woodies, based in Ireland, successfully implemented the solution.  We've spent the first couple of years rolling the system out across our chain, and last year we really started to look at the benefits, and the additional features that will enhance the system. We have a great relationship with K3, and we know we're in safe hands for this business critical project."

The project is currently in development stage, and when rolled out will be made available to over 200,000 existing customers as well as unpriced available to potential new customers.

Rob commented, "Using the customer data, the web system ‘talks' to our K3 Retail System.  Existing customers have to register when they first visit online and we so will be able to capture their email address. This will bring us big cost savings as we are then able to send our newsletter & offers electronically instead of posting each month.  Customers will also be able to create a priced materials listing which we are able to follow up to supply the materials"

Selco's plans for the future include the introduction of K3's staff scheduling and rota solution, which will recommend the hours that Selco's staff work. 

John Little, Sales Director, K3, said, "Selco is an excellent example of a company who has seen a great return on its IT investment, and is now looking for additional ways to enhance its IT platform and really maximise the benefits."

About Selco

From a small, family owned business in Birmingham started in 1895, the company has now become a fast growing, highly competitive, and highly respected trade only builders' merchant with branches spanning four regions in England and Wales, and plans for further growth.

Selco had three operational warehouses in the Birmingham area by 1986, which saw a management buy-out. In 1990 the business was purchased British Dredging PLC, and Selco expanded from the Midlands into the South West with the opening of three new branches.  

In 1998 the company was acquired by Grafton Group Plc pushing further growth. The expansion of Selco into London and the North West makes it now the UK's fastest growing builders' warehouse.

http://www.selcobw.com/

About K3

K3 deliver multi-channel solutions so that retailers can create joined up shopping experiences for their customers whether they choose to buy on-line, direct or in-store.

With more than 25 years experience in delivering business solutions, K3 have grown to become the UK's leading supplier of Microsoft Dynamics in retail. As a Gold Level Partner and invited member of Microsoft's Inner Circle, we offer a clearly defined roadmap and a product with a proven track record that is backed up by a $2 billion annual investment.

At K3 we use this in-depth experience of Microsoft and their applications to offer customers a first class service and deliver real benefits to their business.  For us, real success is not just on paper, it is reflected in our values, our processes and ultimately, it is reflected in your business.

Customers that have benefited from a K3 retail solution include:  Adidas, Alliance Boots, Agent Provocateur, American Golf, Booths Supermarkets, Carpetright, Clinton Cards, Dobbies Garden Centres, Dreams, Gamestation, GameStop, Jigsaw, Kiddicare, Leekes Department Stores, National Gallery, Rugby Football Union, Ryman the Stationers, Shoon, Smyths Toys and Space NK.

http://www.theretailpeople.com/

Laura Grocott

PR Contact

Fieldworks

Tel: 01435 873080

laura@fieldworksmarketing.co.uk

www.fieldworksmarketing.co.uk