Baxter Planning Systems Service Parts Planning Software

Baxter Planning Systems Service Parts Planning Software : Baxter Planning Systems, a leader in inventory planning and optimization solutions, released the next version of Prophet. Prophet 13.1 offers enhanced usability, faster page loading, and more efficient workflows across the entire software application.

“We have built our leadership position in service parts planning over the last 20 years through an intense commitment to continual improvement and an open line of communication with our user community,” said Greg Baxter, President and founder of Baxter Planning Systems. “With the release of Prophet 13.1, our development team is once again responding to the vital feedback we receive from our customers and consultants—the people who push our software to its limits every day to find efficiencies in the supply chain.”

Prophet 13.1 expands web browser support to include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and the two most recent versions of Internet Explorer. Other changes include: • New navigation between pages for easier multitasking and cross-referencing • Improved Table functionality for more efficient reporting • New Dashboard pages for customized exception and performance management  • Enhancements to Supply Plan, Inventory Plan, Calculation Detail, Online Help pages

Prophet 13.1 is available to new customers immediately.  Current Baxter customers running Prophet 12.4 are in the process of being upgraded. Baxter manages all upgrades and provides training on new features and functionality for every new release at no additional charge.

“I am very pleased with the new release,” commented Dominick Lombardo, Logistics Manager for Maintech, an IT Infrastructure Support Services (ISS) provider. “New features such as auto fill on searches, enhanced layout of inventory plan screens, notifications, easier alert resolution, and the improved navigation between screens are very helpful for everyday use.”

Baxter has developed solutions that meet the specific demands of aftermarket service and repair. Baxter’s suite of integrated forecasting and planning applications enables companies to achieve industry-leading customer service levels while significantly increasing profitability. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Baxter is privately held, self-funded, and profitable. Fortune 500 enterprises and growing startups deploying solutions from Baxter include Alcatel-Lucent, Maintech, NetApp, Nutanix, Kawasaki, Carestream Health, Illumina and many others.