Home Depot approves SBI Software as merchant

Home Depot approving SBI software for use on their in-store computers represents a major time saver for store reps and growers. It also serves as recognition of SBI’s expertise in streamlining the Big-Box Supply process. SBI, a software firm specializing in grower processes, has clients who supply over 600 Home Depot stores—over 25 percent of all HD locations—in North America. 

 

“Now our customers are using Home Depot computers to merchandize, manage store inventory, re-order, append suggested orders and have shipping and sales snapshot visibility.  This eliminates the need for investing in mobile tablets or laptops,” said Aaron Allison, SBI Partner. “Rarely do we get to offer a cost-cutting change to our customers that also improves their margins. This is a win/win for SBI customers supplying Home Depot stores.”

 

Big Box-suppliers have been enthusiastic about their increased productivity and higher profits running SBI Triumph. “We’ve improved our turnaround to stores, from receiving and ordering to having it pulled and ready to go, probably by 40%,” Said Aaron Price, Home Depot Account Manager for Rambo Nursery. Rambo is a big-box powerhouse, supplying over 200 Home Depot stores and exclusive grower to 54 of them. 

 

The SBI Software ecosystem is designed specifically for growers and offers advanced functionality for Big-Box Suppliers. Becoming a Home Depot-approved merchant is the latest step in SBI’s focus on Big Box challenges. In addition, SBI Software automates EDI transactions, streamlines Replenishment using live inventory availability, and offers industry-best Rack Optimization and Pay-By-Scan inventory control. The integration of all those functions in conjunction with becoming a Home Depot-approved merchant makes SBI a clear winner for Big-Box Growers.