Tools, Industrial & Fasteners Business Software – Built for Australian Trade Suppliers
Unify POS, trade pricing, inventory, purchasing, quoting and service jobs in one system – built for parts-heavy tools & industrial businesses that need speed at the counter and control over thousands of SKUs (including fasteners like nuts, bolts and screws).
WHY FORESIIGHT FOR TOOLS, INDUSTRIAL & FASTENERS?
Tools & industrial software designed for real-world complexity
Tools & industrial businesses manage lots of stock lines, trade customers with special pricing, and products that come in endless sizes and pack variants – from power tools and abrasives to fasteners and bearings. ProfiitPlus brings your trade counter sales, service jobs, stock control and purchasing together – so your team can move faster and protect margins.
Built for tool stores, industrial & fasteners suppliers & trade counters – from 2–5 user sites to larger multi-location operations
Australian-based support – help when you need it
Fast implementation – often 2–4 weeks for single stores (scope dependent)
Scalable ERP – start with what you need now, expand over time.
Challenges we solve
Huge SKU variety (tools, consumables, fasteners)
Keep control of thousands of lines – from drills to screws, bolts, nuts and bearings – with fast search, barcode scanning, and rich item data.
Trade pricing, accounts & quoting
Customer-based pricing, account sales, quotes and orders – without manual workarounds at the counter.
Units of measure & pack break
Buy in cartons/boxes/rolls and sell by each, metre or pair – with accurate costing and stock on hand.
Supplier lead times & special orders
Backorders, special buy-ins and incoming stock visibility – so you can promise delivery with confidence.
Service & repairs tracking
Track repairs, warranties and tool servicing by customer, serial number and status – with clear job profitability.
Margin visibility & rebate reporting
See what’s profitable, what’s slow, and where margin is coming from – including supplier rebate visibility.
Alltools Thomastown
I’m a huge fan of Profiitplus and have been using it in my business for years!
The system is incredibly robust and offers a seamless end-to-end integration. Plus, the customer service is absolutely fantastic – always super responsive and ready to help!”United Tools
Since implementing ProfiitPlus, United Tools has been very impressed with the functionality of the software and Foresiight’s ability to convert data from our previous software. The changeover has resulted in many efficiencies in managing our business and I would recommend this software to businesses in the tool industry.
Zackly Industrial Sales
Now the staff can run things without me there… I’ve even managed to have a holiday! One of the best decisions I have ever made. I’d recommend Foresiight to anyone wanting to sort out their business.
Ingham Agencies
We are very happy with Foresiight Software. The staff provide experience, a can-do attitude, approachable manner and have our business running like a well-oiled machine.
Keith Crawley’s Industrial & Rural Supplies
ProfiitPlus keeps our business running efficiently, even with a large stock file to manage, and saves us so much time. Having full visibility of order history makes it easy to track progress… and ensures nothing gets missed.
The Foresiight customer service team is always friendly and helpful, and we’d happily recommend ProfiitPlus to others.”
Features built for Tools, Industrial & Fasteners
Everything you need to run a tools & industrial retail + trade counter business – in one integrated business platform.
Fast POS & Trade Counter Sales
Quick scanning, quotes, account sales, deposits, and emailed invoices – built for busy trade counters.
Quotes, Orders & Customer Pricing
Create quotes and orders fast, apply customer pricing levels, and convert to invoice in a click.
Advanced Inventory Management
Live stock valuation and COGS, multiple locations, shelf/bin picking, units of measure, and tight accuracy.
Purchasing & Supplier Management
Raise purchase orders (including international), manage backorders/special orders, import supplier price files.
Serialised Item Tracking
Record serial numbers for high-value tools, link to sales/service, and support warranty traceability.
Reporting & Profit Visibility
Understand sales trends, service profitability, stock turns, reorder accuracy and margins – without spreadsheets.
Run your tools & industrial business with confidence.
See how Foresiight can streamline your POS, trade pricing, stock control and purchasing.
Australia’s best Tools, Industrial & Fastener supply businesses rely on Foresiight Software…
Who uses ProfiitPlus by Foresiight?
Ideal for:
- Tool stores and trade counters
- Industrial supply and mixed retailers
- Fastener specialists (nuts, bolts, screws and fixings)
- Bearing & power transmission suppliers
- Multi-location businesses that want central visibility
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Implementation & Onboarding. Options to suit every business.
Choose the implementation approach that best suits your business
Every ProfiitPlus implementation includes system setup, data migration, document customisation, an initial onboarding session and access to the Foresiight knowledge base.
Self-Managed Setup
A flexible, cost-effective option for hands-on teams. We handle setup and data migration, then your team leads the rollout with knowledge base support.
Guided Remote Implementation
Expert guidance through scheduled online sessions, including training, configuration support and remote assistance during go-live.
PREMIUM
On-Site Implementation
Our most comprehensive option, with remote preparation followed by hands-on onsite training and real-time go-live support.
Included with every implementation option
Pre-configuration & system setup • Data migration & trial conversion • Document customisation • Initial onboarding session • 4 weeks UltraCare support • Knowledge base access
Not sure which option is right? Talk to our team.
More Features for Tools, Industrial & Fasteners
Industry Specific
- Run simple POS or advanced trade counter style sales – or both
- Sell items in any units of measure – e.g. purchase a box and sell individually
- Track repairs and service jobs by customer, serial number or status
- Manage kit contents and “explode” kits at POS to allow substitutions
- Job Manager submodule + JobMate mobile app for service teams
- Search sales/service history by serial number for warranty verification
Sales
- Multiple pricing levels for customer-based pricing
- Quotes, orders and invoices – convert quote to sale in a click
- Barcode scanning + create your own barcodes
- Print/email invoices and quotes at POS
- Integrated EFTPOS
Stock Control
- Stock control integrated with the general ledger (accurate valuation/COGS)
- StockMate mobile app for stocktake, receiving, ordering and labels
- Multi-location stock control with transfers and warehouse visibility
- Shelf/bin locations for picking and accuracy
More ProfiitPlus Features
- Cash Register
- Layby
- Invoicing
- Gift Cards
- Electronic Scale Interface
- Customisable Tendering
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger
- Fixed Assets
- Project Costing
- Cost Centre Link
- Payroll Integration
- Timed Billing
- Scheduled Reporting
- Bulk Editing
- Data Import/Export
- To-do Lists
- Paperless Office
- …and much more!
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