vs. Blue Link
Why You Should Make the Switch
When You Need a
Complete System
It can be hard finding the perfect fit when it comes to software—finding something that your team will actually use, finding something that is geared toward your specific needs and your specific industry. Finding the right fit means time and money saved; the wrong fit means time and money lost. That’s why people in the distribution industry choose TurningPoint Systems over Blue Link.
It’s important to understand what Blue Link and TurningPoint each do to understand how they serve your business. Along with a desire to increase efficiency, eliminate waste, and create time-saving workflow automations, there’s a desire to have something that allows for hoped-for growth that comes with a successful business enterprise.
Both QwikPoint from TurningPoint Systems and Blue Link include features that can help with inventory monitoring. But QwikPoint was built specifically with distribution in mind, which means that the depth of its feature catalog is deeper and stronger than Blue Link could ever be.
QwikPoint Overview
QwikPoint is specifically designed for companies who need to upgrade from a simple financial software system to an enterprise management system, one that can scale and support a warehouse management system (WMS) and also has sales force automation (SFA) capabilities.
QwikPoint allows distributors to fill orders faster and cut down on needless paperwork, allowing you to focus on staying competitive. QwikPoint is a specialized enterprise management system software solution for distributors of controlled and regulated products that track and trace products with complex regulatory and reporting requirements.
QwikPoint is safe, secure, reliable, and accessible from wherever you are on whatever device you’re using. And with decades of fine-tuning under the hood, TurningPoint software solutions have been engineered to be full of robust business features and inherently intuitive interfaces. Whether you’re starting from scratch or upgrading from another system, our U.S.-based support team will provide training, answer questions, and fully ensure that you’re able to take advantage of everything TurningPoint software solutions has to offer.
Small- and medium-sized companies looking to grow who need software that supports warehouse inventory operations as well as robust accounting and analytics functionality, a fully realized distribution-focused ERP like QwikPoint is the clear winner.
QwikPoint vs. Blue Link
Blue Link is mostly geared towards other small and medium-sized businesses. QwikPoint is also designed for small- to medium-sized businesses and scaled for growth—so once you sign up for QwikPoint, you’ll never need to change your software.
QwikPoint offers a variety of options, and its distribution-specific focus and user-friendly interfaces make it attractive to many businesses working in the distribution industry.
QwikPoint offers all kinds of functionality and tools for distributors. It tracks items through the purchasing, shipping, and delivery process. It offers an e-commerce platform, so users can shop around the clock. And it offers analytics, so you can see at a glance how your company is doing.
Why You Should Choose QwikPoint
For massive companies looking for accounting and enterprise software, Blue Link might seem like a strong choice. But small- and medium-sized companies looking to grow who need software that supports warehouse inventory operations as well as robust accounting and analytics functionality, a fully realized distribution-focused ERP like QwikPoint is the clear winner.
With e-commerce functionality, purchasing insights/algorithms, regulatory and compliance features, and much, much more, QwikPoint is a smart, affordable choice for businesses looking to manage their inventory, accounting, and analytics—and put themselves in a position with software that can grow with them.
Comparison Chart
| Feature | QwikPoint | Blue Link |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Insights |  |  |
| E-commerce | | |
| Flexible Order Entry | | |
| Regulatory & DSCSA Compliance Features | | |
| Warehouse Management System | | |
| Unit-Level Track-and-Trace | | |
| Delivery App & Proof-of-Delivery Module | | |
| CRM Capabilities | | |
01
QwikPoint Is a
Total Solution
QwikPoint Systems offers an all-in-one inventory and database solution. In addition to the full-service cloud-based ERP system, we also offer apps for both Android and iOS that enable phone ordering, warehouse operations management and driver delivery scheduling. And the entire development team is constantly striving to further improve the platform and deliver new features.
02
Pricing Updates and Taxation Adjustments
TurningPoint offers a range of price change options as well as custom pricing plans so you can apply special or promotional pricing across product categories. Bulk pricing adjustments means your business can move faster and focus on the bottom line. You can also use TurningPoint to set up individual tax plans to assess state, county, and city tax rates as needed.
03
Regulatory Reporting and Compliance
With TurningPoint, you will always be up to date with the most vital regulatory and compliance requirements. TurningPoint has a full complement of detailed reports to cover all aspects of your business. The system automatically tracks compliance information in regulated industries, as well as custom reports for individual states that can be generated as needed.
04
Customer Resource Management (CRM)
Know everything there is to know about a customer at the click of a button. TurningPoint enables you to quickly find complete customer information including license and expiration tracking for tobacco, alcohol, and pharmaceuticals . Full history tracking is built in, and Electronic Data Interface (EDI) communications can be added as needed. Returns and chargeback processes are fully integrated into the system.
05
Flexible Order Entry
Make your storefront available around the clock from anywhere on the planet. Orders can be placed via the main TurningPoint system, through the web portal, or from the mobile phone app. Payment can be taken via card, cash, check, and credit, with invoices instantly generated. All customer transactions are logged to ensure full order history is always available.
QwikPoint Is a Total Solution
Pricing Updates and Taxation Assessments
Regulatory Reporting and Compliance
Customer Resource Management (CRM)
Flexible Order Entry
Getting Started
For more information about TurningPoint Systems and our distribution solutions, drop us a line using the form or give us a call at (978) 381-0131.