Case Study: Ace Hardware achieves real-time POS and inventory visibility with Perle Terminal Servers

Ace Hardware connects 5,100 stores in real time with Perle

Ace Hardware, a cooperative of over 5,100 independent hardware stores, faced a significant challenge with its outdated inventory and point-of-sale system. The legacy PACE system, which ran on UNIX, created a weeklong lag in sales data reporting, preventing the company from having a real-time view of inventory and consumer trends. To implement its new Eagle Vision system on a Linux platform, Ace needed a solution that would allow a gradual migration from serial equipment to a network system. Ace selected a Perle Terminal Server to meet this need.

The Perle Terminal Server provided an integrated, multifunction solution that was cost-competitive and featured a lifetime warranty. It enabled Ace to maintain its existing serial equipment while connecting to the new network, facilitating a legacy-friendly changeover. The solution delivered real-time data integration, eliminating the previous weeklong lag. This empowered Ace to track sales and advertising effectiveness instantly, improve inventory management, and analyze pricing to boost margins. The new system helps Ace stay competitive with large warehouses by driving down supply chain costs and increasing sales.

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