YARDLEY, P A . — Prophet 21's new Trading Partner Connect version 8.0 includes new features such as streamlined dead stock purchasing.

A dead stock database is queried when a member's purchasing agent begins his processes, allowing him to buy dead stock at a discounted price from other trading partners. This will give members additional opportunities to sell their obsolete inventory.

"This will lead to a significant reduction in dead stock, as well as a margin increase for those who procure the dead stock," says Lee Eagan, CEO of Oliver Van Horn Co.