Distribution companies can manage all their activities using a single commercial ERP software. A single location collects all company information, increasing productivity and profitability.  

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems also automate repetitive or complex warehouse operations. They allow inventory managers to reduce the risk of human error associated with manual entry. Whatever the challenges of implementing ERP in distribution, the benefits far outweigh the negatives.

Contrarily to traditional ERP, the best ERP software are always fully customizable. Working with an expert ERP consulting team also ensures that you get a solution fully aligned with your organization’s needs and objectives. 

Among the most practical ERP modules, here are those that help distributors stand out: 

• Warehouse and inventory management and order management (avoid stock shortage) 
• Supply chain management (real time tracking of raw materials and finished products) 
• Resource planning (workforce, materials, and capacity) 
• Purchasing and sales orders and vendor management (shipment tracking and merchandise returns) 
• Customer relationship management (CRM: customer information, orders, and billing) 
• Quality assurance (finished product quality and compliance with the customer’s requirements) 
• Financial management (transactions, cash flow, financial statement updates)  
• Compliance management

Many distributors limit themselves and their potential by only using a CRM (customer relationship management) software. Although these programs are convenient, they only consider one aspect of your business: the customer relationship. 

For SMEs with minimal management needs, it is sometimes sufficient. However, if your distribution company manages complex or multi site production, using a customized ERP for increasing supply chain visibility is a must. 

Among the notable differences between ERP and CRM is the ability to optimize all your business processes. A distribution ERP software does everything from improving order accuracy to reducing lead times, thus increasing productivity and profitability. 

There are various management software packages, but none are as powerful as Epicor Prophet 21 for distribution. Epicor P21 is a profitable ERP solution for distributors, explicitly designed to meet the needs of the distribution industry.  

Epicor software solutions comprise a unique, state-of-the-art ERP application for managing orders, purchasing, and warehousing. P21 is the accessible and fully integrated cloud ERP system to power your business. 

“Our sales have increased by more than 60 percent in the seven years we’ve partnered with Epicor, and we plan to stay with them for many more—they’ve been a major part of our growth.”

Barry Reed, President | BR Supply

Are you a distributor wondering if a custom ERP implementation for distribution is the right solution for your business? Epicor P21 is uniquely positioned to manage the requirements of many distribution companies. This INSERT KEYWORD is particularly efficient in the following industries: 

• Electrical equipment   
• Fasteners  
• Flooring and tiling  
• Plumbing  
• Hydraulic power  
• Industrial 
• Maintenance and sanitation  
• Medical supplies  
• HVAC systems  
• Pharmaceutical products  
• Paper and packaging  
• Oil 

There is no fixed price and no one size fits all solution because every business has unique needs and objectives. For a detailed proposal, please get in touch with our certified ERP consultants. We offer you full support for the implementation of your customized information system.