Choosing the right distribution ERP software for your company is one of the most critical decisions you will make. It’s going to affect every part of your company's daily processes and operations. Making the correct choice here is what separates the success stories from the failures.
With so much on the line, it can be a tough decision to make. However, you don’t need to worry because Cloud 9 ERP Solutions, a Gold-Certified Acumatica Partner, has put together an in-depth handbook available for you to download. Let’s take a look at what’s inside and why so many companies have picked us as their trusted partner.
The Handbook — Distribution ERP Solutions: Find the Right Platform for Your Industry
Your company will thrive and evolve when using the ERP software platform that’s the right fit for your industry. As the internet and new technologies continue to drive disruptive changes in the market landscape, you need a solution that’s just as adaptable and scalable as your business.
Today, distributors have to contend with tight supply chains and continuously changing models on a regular basis. That’s where our Guide to Selecting the Right Distribution ERP Software comes into play.
Let’s take a quick peek inside.
Learn How ERPs Deal with Durable and Non-Durable Products
Distribution products come in two types — those that deal with durable and non-durable products. Durable goods are goods that have a low purchase rate because they tend to last for a decent amount of time, usually three or more years.
Sometimes called hard goods or hard lines, these products include items like furniture, electronics like video game systems, cars, household appliances, jewelry, and other similar products.
On the other end of the spectrum are the soft lines or soft goods, i.e., non-durable products. They are typically consumable goods and have a shorter lifespan, with customers purchasing them more often.
These are things like perishable food, health and beauty products, clothes and apparel, paper products, cleaning supplies, or other items that are used up quickly.
Complete ERP solutions can handle both types of products and provide management features like lot and serial control, kitting and disassembly, item picking by expiration date, and many more.
Learn How to Succeed in a Post-Amazon World
One of the biggest disruptors in the industry has been Amazon, and we call it the “Amazon Effect.”
Amazon’s revolutionary tactic of a consumer-first model has pushed consumers (businesses and individuals alike) to crave shorter lead times, easy and simplified return policies and procedures, and a focus on online sales.
It’s hard for businesses to compete because of the scale at which Amazon operates. Surviving these market demands means adopting new innovative, streamlined, and automated technological solutions.
Modern ERP solutions provide the tools that your business needs to address these pain points. Whether it’s general distribution, retail and commerce, direct to consumer, direct store delivery, or any other distribution method, they can help you get a leg up on the competition.
Learn About Standard and Industry-Specific Features that Benefit You
There are a variety of different ERP software platforms available. They range from general all-purpose publishers to those with more of a specialized and focused niche. Our handbook covers the following industries and the specific features that provide benefits to users who operate within them:
- Fashion, apparel, and jewelry
- Chemicals, plastics, and coatings
- Equipment and machinery
- Janitorial and sanitation
- Grocery and alcohol
- Hardware, plumbing, and HVAC
- Metals and minerals
- Paper, publication, and cards
- Petroleum products
- Toy, hobby, and sporting goods
Industry-specific features include things like matrix items to categorize products by different attributes (size, color, etc.), document management, appointment scheduling, first-expired first-out (FEFO), field service, and more.
Distribution ERP Solutions: Find the Right Platform for Your Industry
The solutions listed above are just a few of the gems you’ll find in our 11-page guide. Learn why thousands of distribution managers worldwide trust Acumatica Distribution Edition to handle their everyday challenges.
Ready to get your hands (and eyes) on the handbook? It’s available for download right now. Don’t let these valuable insights pass you by.
To learn more, watch our Acumatica Distribution Edition demo.
Cloud 9 ERP Solutions: Experts in ERP Software for Distribution
Though many companies claim to work with distribution, it’s all about finding the right one for your business needs. Few solutions exist today that can handle both the financial and inventory management needs of companies like yours, and even fewer partners know how to deliver such a solution.
If you need a business management solution that can deliver for the unique challenges of the wholesale distribution industry, you need a partner with the experience and expertise to get you there.
At Cloud 9 ERP Solutions, a Gold Certified Acumatica Partner, we have worked with companies like yours to configure and deliver Acumatica Cloud ERP, a product ready and able to handle your challenges.
Get to know more about how we work, who we’ve helped, and why we’ve been a leader in the business for nearly three decades by contacting us for a free consultation.
Additional Distribution Resources
How Distributors Can Simplify Item Management
Distributors: How to Document ERP Requirements, Preferences, and Nice-to-Have Features
