ERP for Wholesale and Distribution is a software solution that integrates various business processes, including inventory management, supply chain management, order processing, and financial management, into a single system. The goal of ERP is to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and increase profitability in the wholesale and distribution industry. With an ERP system, businesses can better manage inventory levels, reduce costs, increase accuracy, and improve customer service.

1. E R P F O R W H O L E S A L E
A N D D I S T R I B U T I O N
I N D U S T R Y
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2. W H A T I S W H O L E S A L E
D I S T R I B U T I O N ?
Wholesalers are an important link in the supply chain. They are
responsible for selling and distributing goods at large in bulk to
retailers, other distributors, or directly to end customers. They
act as an intermediary between manufacturers and retailers or
end customers.
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3. H O W T O I M P L E M E N T A N E R P
W H O L E S A L E A N D
D I S T R I B U T I O N ?
ERP implementation can be done in a few easy steps, simply
identify the business needs and get to action. If only it was that
simple. Investing in a comprehensive ERP software solution can
be a cost-intensive decision, especially for start-ups and SMEs.
The process of launching a wholesale and distribution ERP is
broken down into seven steps below.
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4. I D E N T I F Y A N D D E F I N E
Y O U R R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Start by asking why you are considering an ERP for the
wholesale business. The answers lie in the short and long-term
goals of your business. You also have to take stakeholders into
account. The ongoing market trends and external opportunities
will also contribute to the decision. Define the goals you want to
achieve through the ERP. It will help determine how the
purchase can contribute to your long-term success.
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5. F I N D T H E C O R R E C T E R P
V E N D O R
The success of the ERP will also depend on vendor expertise.
Create a list of all vendors who meet your criteria and compare
them across several parameters. Critical comparison will help
you determine and finalise the most suitable vendor. Identify
the vendors who fit well in your budget and make a wise choice.
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6. P R E P A R E T H E D A T A
After you have finalised the ERP vendor, prepare the data you
want to feed into the ERP solution. You must import it to the
new system or integrate the old and unique solutions if it is in
legacy software. You must ensure the data is clean, accurate and
up to date. You may have to perform data mapping in some
cases.
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7. T E S T A N D L A U N C H
The final step is to test the ERP software solution and ensure it
is running as intended. It is a crucial step since you can solve all
discrepancies before it is too late. Once it delivers successful
results, you are ready to launch.
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8. O F F I C E
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9. T H A N K Y O U !