Outdoor Power Equipment Store management made simple

Windward Software's Outdoor Power Equipment solution takes advantage of the most current technologies, from wireless hand-held scanning to full Internet compatibility. This integrated shop management system works in real-time, is powerful and advanced, yet easy to use.

Windward’s outdoor power equipment software is designed to provide real-world solutions for industry professionals. Developed in collaboration with real business owners, we created System Five to fit in with the way you operate. We help you run your business, instead of just reporting on it.

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Effective Inventory Management


Windward System Five OPE dealer software helps users conduct quick and efficient stock counts while monitoring buying patterns to make better decisions when ordering, buying, and pricing. You'll be able to set seasonal inventory levels to adjust product lines according to the time of year with accurate estimates and prices.

All-in-One Business Management


Meet all of your outdoor power equipment business management needs with one complete software solution. Windward System Five is fully integrated, meaning individual modules work in unison to streamline every aspect of your operation, making things easier for employees so they can better serve your customers.

Windward Expert Support


Operate with the reassurance that Windward Software’s expert support staff is with you every step of the way. From the installations to training to troubleshooting, we offer live global support seven days a week. Our Customer Care department is available right at your fingertips, and we’re not happy until you are.

Outdoor Power Equipment Dealership Software Features

Manage your operation from start to finish with Windward System Five

Point of Sale

With Windward Software, you can engage customers and increase profits by equipping your sales staff with the tools and knowledge they need to provide an exceptional level of customer service. With years of experience, we understand the solutions that a sales department in the outdoor power equipment industry needs.

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Barcoding

Enjoy greater inventory control with barcoding for faster checkout service, improved customer satisfaction, fewer errors, and quicker stock checks. Windward Software allows for easier tracking of total sales and stock, keeping your business ahead of the competitors in the area.

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Signature Capture

Windward helps you reduce paperwork, streamline administrative processes, and incorporate a higher level of security with our POS software’s electronic signature-capture capabilities. This next-level solution affords an easier sales process for an outdoor power equipment business.

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Multi-store POS

Keep your business network running smoothly and cohesively with Windward's dealer management software. Business owners are better able to oversee operations from a single location and communicate business-critical information between branches, providing updates faster than ever before.

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Credit Card Processing

With Windward Software’s integrated credit card processing, you’ll be able to conduct credit, debit, and gift card transactions quickly, accurately, and securely. Any business from an outdoor power equipment retailer to a repair shop can transform its sales process with greater peace of mind that important information is safely stored away.

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eCommerce

By integrating your online and offline operations, Windward's outdoor power equipment software keeps administrative costs down while maintaining tight control over your expanding inventory. The best part is having all of the important information you need in one simple-to-use solution.

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Business Management

Buy better, market smarter, and work more efficiently in your company. Windward System Five provides you with the knowledge and control to drive profits for your outdoor power equipment business. Transform everything from customer support to keeping track of inventory and customer history.

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Inventory Control

Windward helps you control your inventory, track inventory movement, optimize stock levels, and improve cost-control measures through reports. With a computer system that updates barcodes and invoices in real-time, everyone from business owners to technicians will feel comfortable using this software.

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Customer Management

Windward creates a database with your customer information to provide a smoother, more personal shopping experience and increase your selling and advertising opportunities. An outdoor power equipment business can have a better assessment of everything that drives its profits.

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General Ledger

Windward Software's integrated accounting solutions allow you to view, print, enter, and report data quickly and conveniently, providing a simple, error-free way to manage your books. A general manager can feel better knowing that each bill is accounted for and sales transactions are matching up to current prices on goods and services.

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Serial Number Tracking

For businesses that require that extra level of inventory management, Windward's software provides serial number-tracking capabilities so that you know where your product is at all times. This can lead to a quick turnaround in getting products to customers or estimates on repairs before moving forward with a work order.

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Admin & Control

Empower your employees with the access and information they need to perform their jobs properly, without compromising security or confidential data. Windward System Five can help any entity from a new business to a larger retailer tackle special orders, service history, and more.

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Financial Reporting

Windward Software helps users track and compare company performance with P&L statements. An outdoor power equipment business can use these balance sheets to determine financial standing in comparison to competitors in the area or nationwide.

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Customer Reporting

Windward offers remarkable insight into the people who matter most to your business: your customers. Business owners can comb through customer data to optimize processes for everyone from your sales department to your parts manager, with customer satisfaction at the forefront.

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Create Your Own Reports

The beauty of Windward's custom report designer is that you can analyze the details that matter most to you, whether that's staff in multiple locations, inventory levels, or other areas of interest. As a leading provider of business system software, we understand that confidence in your solutions as a business owner goes a long way.

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SMB & Enterprise Editions

Windward System Five is available in two versions: SMB lets you choose the modules you need most, and Enterprise comes fully loaded to provide the most comprehensive business management system available. An equipment dealership can adapt to the business system that suits their needs.

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Installed or Cloud

Choose from two options for deploying our dealership management software: through a tried and tested local installation or by using our innovative Windward Cloud model. Windward's outdoor power equipment software takes care of the little things to give business owners more time to focus on the issues of their customers.

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Software Integrations

Configure Windward’s business management software to handle industry-specific processes and integrate with systems you already have in place. Any company from an outdoor power equipment dealership to a chain of outlets can operate their entire business more easily than ever.

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Recommended POS Hardware

Windward System Five's point-of-sale software supports a range of optional hardware to help your business run smoothly, including scanners, printers, computers, touch screens, and more. As a leading provider of business system software, we understand the importance of peace of mind when it comes to your POS system.

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Fail Safe Technology

Whether you need a reliable backup to protect against system failures or you need to synchronize information across multiple locations, Windward’s fail-safe technology has got your back. This versatile product keeps important information safely stored while making sure all departments are operating in sync.

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Expert Support

Windward offers phone support, virtual assistance through screen sharing, or on-site support depending on edition and plan. Self-help is always available 24/7 through our extensive knowledge base.

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Training

Windward's comprehensive training materials are available for all customers. Whether you're just getting started or need to train a new employee, you'll love the video library and how-to tutorials. Everything from an estimate on repairs to tracking profits for your service department is easy to learn and even easier to use.

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Maintenance

Maintenance and support packages are available for Windward customers who like an ongoing support team available to fine-tune software features. Our experts will handle the software issues so you can focus on your bottom line, emphasizing customer satisfaction and profits.

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Set Up and Ease of Use

You can set up Windward’s outdoor power equipment software quickly and tailor it to meet your specific business needs. With access to expert support and assistance, you can have a complete retail management system up and running in no time. Windward Software offers support seven days a week, and with a quick response, our knowledgeable staff will help you understand how to gain the maximum benefit of running System Five for your business.

Flexible Tracking System

Our outdoor power equipment software allows you to track and manage products across your business using any inventory method, including:

  • Services
  • Layaways
  • Work orders
  • Backorders

Streamline Point of Sale Processes

Think of the advantages your outdoor power equipment business can realize with a business system that automates your in-store transaction processes and integrates POS procedures with a built-in accounting package. For businesses that want to reach a wider market, you can bring your store online and start generating sales quickly and simply with WebSell’s flexible website templates, or you can design your own. Online orders are copied directly into Windward Software to reduce errors. You can also use your website as an online catalog and for other informational purposes if you don’t intend to conduct sales.

Labor Tracking and Shop Supplies

If your business performs in-house service and repair work, Windward System Five outdoor power equipment software can handle the entire process. We even offer seamless integration with industry leader PartSmart for diagrams and part listings. Our integrated program also allows you to track past services on items, as well as warranty claims for sold items.

Track parts and employee labor, then create invoices and process payment with total integration.

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Serial Number Tracking

For many outdoor power equipment companies, inventory control needs to be more detailed and thorough when managing stock levels. This can be achieved by serializing inventory, as it helps businesses:

  • Track products through the supply chain
  • Manage warranty procedures
  • Track repairs
  • Reduce fraud
Serial number tracking is great for repair history and warranty work.
 

Floor Planning Inventory

No matter which inventory item your business is financing—whether it’s snow blowers, garden tractors or heavy equipment—there are dealers, manufacturers, distributors and suppliers that are looking to become more efficient in their inventory management processes. Windward’s outdoor power equipment software provides the floor planning finance solution to incorporate that efficiency in your business.

 

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Valley Moto Sport

We've been a user of Windward Software since 1992. When we originally bought it, it was important to the business to have something that could track all of our activity in our retail store, which is thousands and thousands of parts. Over the 20+ years we now have thousands and thousands of customers. We have in this store here, 10 different stations, 10 different people collection orders, taking orders from customers, trying to establish seasonal buying trends so they can place what's known as a…

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