Enterprise Task Management Software Solution Etms2 with Xero
- Automatic task creation from orders, inventory events, and Xero financial data
- Mobile-friendly interface allowing team members to update tasks from anywhere
- Real-time inventory synchronisation as tasks progress through workflows
- Customer portal integration showing order status and task progress
- Comprehensive reporting on task completion, team efficiency, and process bottlenecks
- Seamless Xero integration maintaining financial accuracy across all operations
- Stocktake task management with automated discrepancy identification and resolution
Enterprise task management software solution ETMS2 is transforming how Australian wholesalers, manufacturers, and distributors handle their day-to-day operations — and to get the full picture of operational excellence, you’ll want to explore our Inventory Management Software capabilities as well. ETMS2 isn’t just another task tracker sitting in the cloud; it’s a purpose-built solution designed specifically for businesses that need to juggle complex workflows, multiple team members, and tight deadlines without dropping the ball.
For Australian SMBs managing wholesale operations, manufacturing schedules, or distribution networks, task management often becomes a nightmare of spreadsheets, email chains, and missed deadlines. ETMS2 cuts through that chaos by giving you a centralised hub where every task, deadline, and priority is visible to your entire team. Whether you’re a Sydney coffee roaster managing roast batches and customer orders, or a Melbourne brewery coordinating production runs and distribution schedules, ETMS2 keeps everyone on the same page.
What makes ETMS2 particularly powerful is its seamless integration with Xero. This means your financial data, inventory levels, and customer information flow directly into your task management system without manual data entry. Your team can see which orders are due, what inventory is available, and what needs to happen next — all in one unified workspace. For businesses operating on tight margins and competing on service speed, this kind of transparency is genuinely game-changing.
Streamline Operations with Intelligent Task Management
Task management in wholesale and manufacturing isn’t about ticking boxes; it’s about ensuring that every action moves your business closer to on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. ETMS2 recognises this reality and builds its functionality around real-world workflows that matter to Australian businesses.
Think about a typical day in a distribution warehouse. Orders come in throughout the morning. Your picking team needs to know exactly what to grab. Your packing team needs to know what’s been picked. Your shipping coordinator needs to know what’s ready to go. Without proper task management, you’re relying on verbal communication, sticky notes, or hope — and hope isn’t a strategy. ETMS2 automates task creation and assignment based on your business rules, so when an order hits the system, the right tasks automatically flow to the right people.
The software integrates directly with your Order Management Software, meaning purchase orders, customer orders, and internal tasks all connect. When a customer places an order, ETMS2 automatically creates picking tasks, quality check tasks, and shipping tasks. Your team works through their task queue, and as each task completes, the system updates your inventory and order status in real time. This is particularly valuable during EOFY stocktakes or when managing GST compliance deadlines — you can assign stocktake tasks to specific team members and track completion across your entire operation.
For manufacturing businesses, ETMS2 becomes essential for managing production workflows. You can create task chains where one task can’t start until the previous one is complete — ensuring that materials are prepared before assembly begins, and assembly is finished before quality checks commence. This prevents costly rework and keeps production moving smoothly.
Real-Time Visibility Across Your Entire Operation
One of the biggest pain points for Australian wholesalers and manufacturers is visibility across distributed teams. If you’ve got staff across multiple locations, or if you’re managing both office and warehouse teams, keeping everyone coordinated is genuinely difficult. ETMS2 solves this with mobile-friendly task management that works whether your team is in the office, on the warehouse floor, or out on delivery routes.
The system provides real-time updates, so when a task is completed, everyone who needs to know finds out immediately. Your warehouse manager doesn’t have to chase down the picking team to see what’s done. Your production supervisor doesn’t have to guess whether materials have arrived. The task status is live and visible to anyone who needs it. This transparency drives accountability naturally — team members know their work is visible, and managers can identify bottlenecks before they become serious problems.
ETMS2 also integrates with your customer ordering portals, which means customers can see task progress on their orders. For wholesale businesses, this is gold. Your customers want to know when their order will be ready. Rather than fielding phone calls and emails, you can give them portal access where they see real-time task updates. A Melbourne brewery supplying pubs and restaurants can show their customers exactly when their kegs will be ready for pickup or delivery. This reduces support burden and improves customer satisfaction simultaneously.
The reporting capabilities in ETMS2 are particularly useful for identifying trends and improving processes. You can see which tasks take longer than expected, which team members are most efficient, and where bottlenecks consistently occur. For Australian businesses operating on competitive margins, these insights translate directly into cost savings and faster service delivery. You’re not guessing at process improvements — you’re making decisions based on actual data about how your team works.
Inventory and Tasks Working in Perfect Harmony
Inventory management and task management are two sides of the same coin, and ETMS2 understands this connection deeply. When you’re managing inventory levels — whether you’re tracking just-in-time stock for a manufacturing operation or managing negative inventory situations — your task management system needs to reflect reality.
Consider a scenario where you’ve accepted a customer order but your inventory is low. With ETMS2, this automatically triggers tasks: create a purchase order task for your procurement team, create a supplier follow-up task to ensure timely delivery, and create a customer communication task to confirm expected delivery dates. The system knows your inventory position and creates tasks accordingly. If you’re using Xero integration, your financial system stays perfectly aligned with your operational reality.
For manufacturing businesses, this integration is essential. Your production schedule creates tasks for material preparation, assembly, quality control, and packaging. Each task updates your inventory as it progresses. When materials are allocated to a production run, inventory reflects this. When products are completed, finished goods inventory increases. Your financial records, inventory counts, and operational tasks are all telling the same story.
Stocktake management becomes significantly easier with ETMS2. Rather than printing out inventory lists and manually checking items, you can create stocktake tasks assigned to specific team members for specific areas of your warehouse. As they scan items and record counts, the system compares actual stock against recorded stock. Discrepancies generate follow-up tasks automatically. For Australian businesses managing EOFY stocktakes, this approach is far more efficient and accurate than traditional methods. You complete your stocktake faster, with fewer errors, and your financial records are ready for your accountant without additional reconciliation work.
Transform Efficiency and Boost Your Bottom Line
The financial benefits of proper task management often surprise business owners. When you eliminate manual task tracking, reduce missed deadlines, and improve team coordination, the cost savings add up quickly. ETMS2 helps Australian businesses realise these benefits through several mechanisms.
First, there’s the efficiency gain. When tasks are automatically assigned based on business rules rather than manually delegated, you eliminate the time managers spend coordinating work. A Sydney coffee roaster might save an hour per day previously spent on verbal briefings and email coordination. Over a year, that’s 250+ hours — equivalent to a full-time employee’s worth of management time.
Second, there’s the error reduction. When tasks flow automatically from orders to inventory to customer communication, you eliminate transcription errors, missed steps, and forgotten follow-ups. These errors are costly — a missed quality check might result in customer complaints and returns. A forgotten supplier follow-up might delay production. ETMS2 prevents these through systematic, automated workflows.
Third, there’s the customer satisfaction impact. When you deliver orders on time, communicate proactively, and handle issues systematically, customers are happier and more likely to reorder. For wholesale businesses, customer retention is far cheaper than customer acquisition. ETMS2 supports retention by making it easier to deliver consistently excellent service.
Finally, ETMS2 supports better decision-making. The reporting data helps you identify which processes work well and which need improvement. You can test changes systematically and measure their impact. Over time, your operations become increasingly efficient and profitable. This is particularly valuable for Australian SMBs competing against larger, better-resourced competitors — superior processes can level the playing field.
Implementation of ETMS2 is straightforward for businesses already using BSimple’s cloud business management software. The system integrates seamlessly with your existing Xero data, inventory records, and customer information. Your team gets access immediately, and training is minimal because the interface is intuitive and task-focused. You start seeing benefits within days, not weeks or months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ETMS2 and how does it differ from basic task management apps?
ETMS2 is enterprise task management software specifically designed for wholesale, manufacturing, and distribution businesses. Unlike generic task apps, it integrates directly with your inventory, orders, and financial systems, creating tasks automatically based on business events and maintaining real-time synchronisation across all your operations.
How does ETMS2 integrate with Xero?
ETMS2 connects seamlessly with Xero through BSimple’s unified platform. Your financial data, customer information, and invoice details flow directly into task creation. When you create a purchase order in Xero, ETMS2 automatically generates follow-up tasks. When an invoice is due, reminder tasks are assigned to your team.
Can ETMS2 handle multiple warehouse locations?
Yes, ETMS2 is built for distributed operations. You can assign tasks to specific warehouse locations, track progress across multiple sites, and maintain visibility of inventory and orders across your entire network. Mobile access means your team can update tasks from anywhere.
How does ETMS2 improve inventory accuracy?
ETMS2 automates inventory updates as tasks progress through your workflows. When materials are picked, inventory decreases. When products are manufactured, finished goods increase. During stocktakes, ETMS2 generates tasks that feed actual counts directly into your system, reducing manual entry errors.
Is ETMS2 suitable for small manufacturing businesses?
Absolutely. ETMS2 scales from small operations to large enterprises. Small manufacturers benefit significantly from automated production workflows, inventory tracking, and customer communication. The system grows with your business without requiring expensive customisation.
How quickly can we implement ETMS2?
Implementation is rapid for businesses already using BSimple’s software. The system uses your existing data and connects to your current workflows. Most teams are productive within days, not weeks. Training is minimal because the interface is intuitive and task-focused.
Does ETMS2 support GST compliance and EOFY requirements?
Yes, ETMS2 includes features specifically designed for Australian compliance. You can create stocktake tasks that feed directly into GST reconciliation, track invoice deadlines for EOFY, and maintain audit trails for all inventory movements and financial transactions.