Outsourcing

THE ALTERNATIVE

In today’s competitive environment, executives face the challenge of reducing costs while implementing innovative solutions to increase efficiencies and profits. The expense of acquiring sophisticated systems and the expertise required to operate and maintain them, leave many organizations at a competitive disadvantage. Even companies with the financial ability to purchase or develop internal systems are evaluating alternative methods to more effectively and economically address business processes. Outsourcing providers optimize efficiency and profitability by driving technology, processes, and disciplines for the companies they serve. PDI InfoServe is an outsourcing service that provides store automation, inventory control, merchandising, and management reporting services to convenience store industry chains. Regardless of a company’s size, the services we provide result in tremendous benefits.

Understanding Your Needs
PDI InfoServe understands the needs of the convenience store industry. Many of PDI’s associates have served as controllers, store managers, and accounting personnel for various convenience store chains. More than 25 years of experience, coupled with PDI’s technology provide unparalleled services.

The Benefits of Outsourcing
Outsourcing may not be right for every company; however it is a strategy that is effectively employed by large and small businesses alike. Executives considering outsourcing generally seek benefits in following areas:

  • Performance — Information drives business performance. Performance is defined as productivity. When productivity goes up, costs go down.
  • Expertise — The development and operation of complex systems requires individuals with specific knowledge and skill sets to efficiently operate them. An outsourcing provider maintains this level of expertise to remain competitive and satisfy customer requirements
  • Reduction in On-Going Costs — By outsourcing business processes, the cost of hiring personnel, training, and managing employee turnover are eliminated for positions affected by the outsourcing process. The maintenance of internal systems is also eliminated and the general cost of overhead (desks, supplies, equipment, etc.) is reduced.
  • Driving Technology Into Your Business — Technology creates a rapidly changing business environment. An outsourcing supplier must provide a migration path to economically move your company from one platform to another while providing solutions to business issues and opportunities.
  • Tools for Tighter Control — Operators are provided timely management reports to assist in monitoring operations and inventories. Daily reports provide exception-based information, such as cash over/short; weekly reports provide trend analysis, and monthly reports provide ranking analysis.
  • Tools for Better Performance — Operators can more effectively run their business and enhance sales based on timely and accurate information. Management reports afford quick visibility to performance issues.
  • Labor Savings — The system affords efficiencies based on automation processes; i.e. daily closes. This allows operators to complete paperwork in less time than previously required using a manual process.
  • Automated Payroll Time-Keeping — Provides accurate calculations of payroll hours that can be tracked by day and by employee.
  • Track Accounts Payable Vendor Status — With consistent and accurate entry of accounts payable invoices, operators are able to monitor vendor activity and research discrepancies by invoice.
  • Greater Vendor Control — With the implementation of a pricebook, there is greater control over vendors in acceptance of authorized products and the implementation of negotiated prices. This typically allows operators to increase margins through better controls.