Wholesale Distributors

What is an ERP?

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems are software programmes that combine all of an organization's data and associated operations. Large retail firms now compete using ERP software, which was created to make it easier to optimize internal business operations across an enterprise.

Using a single database, an ERP system enables the communication between many departments. Order Entry, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, and other modules are only a few examples of function-specific capabilities found in ERP systems. Packages for retail ERP software have an enterprise-wide scope and give the company cross-functional capabilities.

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Why ERP for Wholesale Industry?

Although broad wholesale and distribution may seem straightforward, the industry faces particular difficulties that force these companies to constantly develop and advance. These companies' biggest problems are complicated inventories, fierce competition in the market, dwindling profit margins, and changing consumer needs. The employment of technology and innovation can be advantageous in the complicated, high-volume, and quick-moving industries of wholesale and distribution.

By using an ERP solution, time-consuming manual processes and human-related errors can be removed from managing a variety of products, distribution channels, price requirements, and resources.

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Solution-centric Approach

Inefficiencies Due to Lack of Inventory Tracking

Customer-focused Mindset

Inability to Grow Without Integration With Your Customers and Suppliers

Business Process Expertise

Admin Overhead and Penalties Due to Lack of Compliance

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Inefficient Warehouse Processes
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Lack of Automation of Shop Floor Processes
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No Real-Time Insight Due to Disconnected Processes

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Cash Flow Issues Due to Manual Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

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Inefficient Production Management and Scheduling

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Lack of Real-Time Information for Planning

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Control Issues Due to Disconnected Sites

ERP for Wholesale Industry

In the chain of product distribution, wholesalers and distributors play a critical role. Distribution companies have experienced a wealth of opportunities and complications as technology has advanced. Consumers today are more technologically aware. They have mobile gadgets that make it simple for people to order a wide variety of goods, such as food, furniture, and luxury items, which are then rapidly delivered to their doorsteps, sometimes even on the same day.

Vendors are required to update information in real-time to deliver the chosen goods on schedule and to the correct address. Your sales team should have access to the most recent pricing, product availability, and other relevant details, for instance, if a customer orders 100 things. Every aspect should be effectively tracked, including warehouse transfers as well as incoming and outgoing transfers.

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Benefits of ERP for Wholesale Companies

The worlds of distribution, retail, and wholesale have entered a period of profound change. Currently, 92% of distributors and wholesalers use ERP software. The corporate management tool known as ERP, or enterprise resource planning, includes a wide range of capabilities for streamlining production, quality assurance, supply chain management, and other back-office tasks.

With ERP, wholesalers and distributors can track thousands of orders quickly, reduce overhead costs, and increase customer satisfaction. They can also keep inventory as low as possible while reducing stock-outs.

Decreased operating expenses

Improved supply chain procedures

Improved administration and improved stock control

Improved inventory control
More effective communication

Streamlined sales procedures

Encompassing visibility

Better planning for demand

Enhanced quality assurance

Real-time data from every department

increased client satisfaction

Better business results

More accurate reporting

Increased output

Features of Proton's Wholesale ERP

For wholesale distributors, the performance of your selected ERP system is crucial (Enterprise Resource Planning). It needs to be effectively handled because many distributors have capital investments in supply networks, which are frequently complex. Knowing what is in stock is crucial for distributors because having extra or inappropriate amounts can lead to money loss and lower profit margins. These factors make an ERP beneficial for wholesale distributors. However, due to the numerous elements that need to be taken into account, picking an ERP system should be done carefully.

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ERP CSI Features

Estimating

  • Quoting and cost analysis
  • What-If scheduling and planning

Shipping Management

  • Picking and Packing lists
  • Delivery Orders
  • Goods Received Notices
  • UPS/FedEx Integration
  • Shipment of non-inventory items

Master Data Management

  • Engineering Change Notices
  • Revision Control
  • Revision History
  • Multi-level BOM
  • Phantom items
  • Non-inventory items

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

  • Pipeline Management
  • Outlook integration
  • Competitor Tracking
  • Sales Campaigns
  • Sales Commission Management
  • Pricing and Discount Management
  • Customer Management
  • Customer 360 Degree Views

Project Management

  • Full integration with manufacturing, purchasing, inventory, and finance
  • Revenue recognition by milestones
  • Invoice milestone billing
  • Retention invoices
  • Work Breakdown structures
  • Labor and expense reporting

Material Planning

  • Classic MRP or Infinite Advanced Planning
  • Net change or regenerative MRP
  • Master Production Scheduling
  • Demand dependency
  • Planning and Forecasting by Warehouse
  • Planning BOMs
  • Customer-Specific Forecasts
  • What-If planning scenarios

Customer Order Entry Management

  • Centralized or Decentralized Order Entry
  • Return Material Authorizations (RMA)
  • Drop Shipping
  • Regular/Blanket Orders
  • Kit orders
  • Ship Early/Partial processing
  • Available to promise
  • Progressive billings
  • onsolidated invoicing
  • DIFOT Reporting
  • Promotion pricing and rebates

Inventory Management

  • Safety Stock, Reorder Points, Order Min/Max
  • Multiple Warehouses
  • Location tracking
  • Lot/serial control
  • Pre-assignment of Lot/Serial Numbers
  • Container Inventory
  • Dimensional Inventory
  • Consignment Inventory
  • Manufacturer’s Item Number
  • Physical inventory
  • Cycle counting
  • Compliance Tracking

Purchasing/Receiving

  • Safety Stock, Reorder Points, Order Min/Max
  • Multiple Warehouses
  • Location tracking
  • Lot/serial control
  • Pre-assignment of Lot/Serial Numbers
  • Container Inventory
  • Dimensional Inventory
  • Consignment Inventory
  • Manufacturer’s Item Number
  • Physical inventory
  • Cycle counting
  • Compliance Tracking

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