Distribution

Goods Flow Faster Through the Warehouse with ERP Software for Distributors

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The distribution industry is rapidly changing as globalization of trade becomes the new normal, and companies are shifting to more advanced supply chain management processes. Distributors are looking for ways to manage their inventory and related information more effectively and efficiently.

In today’s environment, where orders are taken through multiple channels (call centers, online, in stores) and potentially delivered by a variety of third parties, distributors are tasked with accurately predicting demand and getting products to customers at the lowest possible price.

A recent report by the Aberdeen Group entitled ERP in Wholesale and Distribution states:

“Many growing distributors find critical information and indicators scattered about in spreadsheets, systems, and databases. As their organizations get bigger, they often find communication and workflow across functions become increasingly disjointed.”

Sage X3 handles these issues with end-to-end integration that automates and standardizes processes.

Sage ERP Business Solutions

• Purchasing and Supplier Management
• Inventory Management
• Bar Coding
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Sales Management
• Business Intelligence and Reporting
• Billing and Payment
• Accounting and Finance
• Human Resources and Payroll

Sage ERP Benefits

• End-to-end integration inking together sales, order entry, inventory management, and shipping
• Ability to quote an order and providing delivery dates and pricing instantly
• Standardize work practices, communications, and procedures for handling exceptions between a manufacturing facility overseas, dozens of distribution facilities across the world, and a myriad of suppliers

Needs for Distributors

• Manage inventory flowing through the warehouse with barcode scanning and automated data collection
• Manage lot, serial number, and equipment tracking with ease.
• Equip sales reps with inventory, margin, and sales data to increase revenue and profits.
• Enhanced customer service. Your competitor is only a phone call away for an unhappy customer.

How This Benefits You...

Sage X3 provides the required end-to-end integration to make it work. Leaders and other team members at the company’s headquarters can access useful data in real time in order to make adjustments on-the-fly and capitalize on opportunities – and profits – as they arise.

Our expertise in business processes as well as our deep experience with ERP implementations enables Walpole & Co. to recommend and implement solutions that will help your business grow.

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