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Technology  At Southco, we realize that timely information and communication is a vital component of any successful business.  With that in mind, we are continually updating and upgrading all our electronic services.  The market is always changing.  We strive to stay ahead and give our customers every possible advantage in today's competitive marketplace.

Click to view our ordering devices:

Dell Pocket PC  - Equipped with Southco Pocket OrderPad

Taylored Technology - Cipher Lab unit

Online Ordering with Southco Inventory Management System


Free Customer Account Access  Information is accessible to Southco customers via the internet to provide the tools needed to be competitive and profitable.  Customers can check item retails, margins, product movements and review velocity reports using a secure ID and password.  On-line reporting is date driven.  You can view and print the reports.

Register today for free customer online account access. Go to the menu bar on the left and click Register. 

After your registration has been validated, you will click Customer Tools Login to access your account information.

New Items, Substitute Items, Discontinued Items and Future Pricing reports can be emailed (in PDF format) weekly on request. Call Southco and ask for ext. 312 to request these reports.

The Data Processing department can provide customized information such as:

  • Total product movement by store location or group
  • Item sales and ranking as a percentage of a location's business
  • The last order date of any specific item by location (This is helpful when updating custom order guides)
  • Total product movement within specific time frames for specific vendors

Electronic invoicing is available with cooperation from POS vendors. 

Customer service numbers are toll-free  Contact Us


The Southco Pocket Order Pad was created specifically to address our customers' requests for item and ordering information.  This program has many key features and benefits to you as a Southco Customer.

  • Quick and Easy Ordering

  • Force-out Notification

  • Substitute Item Notice

  • 13-week Average Default Quantity

  • Item Last Ordered Date and Quantity

  • Suggested Items Based on Your 13-week Ordering History

  • Replenishment Ordering

Click the link below to download user instructions .  Your computer will need the Adobe Reader.  If you do not have Adobe Reader installed, you may do so by clicking the button below: "Get Adobe Reader".

 Southco Pocket OrderPad User Instructions in Adobe Acrobat Format

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  • Uses an existing telephone connection with the cradle modem to send orders and receive item updates.

  • The Cipher Lab CPT scans product UPC codes as well as shelf labels.

  • You may enter item numbers using the keypad.

  • Displays current item descriptions and allows you to view an order item summary.

  • Easily make changes to the quantity ordered for individual items if needed.

  • Displays confirmation number after the order is successfully transmitted.

User Instructions



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