‘Distribution’ Category

Summary: Many ERP vendors offer distribution software as part of their suite of enterprise applications.  What types of solutions are available and what kind of functionality do you look for in a distribution software solution?  Read on for more information.

 Distribution Software: An ERP Asset

There are many, many distribution software packages on the market today – all delivering tremendous value to the companies who purchase and utilize them. No matter how big or small their operations may be, wholesalers, third-party or outsourced logistics service providers, and other types of distributors can benefit greatly from the implementation of a distribution software solution.

Some of these available distribution software systems are offered by smaller, specialty vendors who sell their solutions as stand-alone applications. These providers leverage their industry expertise, as well as the first hand experience and the “best practices” knowledge they’ve gained by working closely with their customers. On the flip side they are often poorly financed, built on outdated technologies and may not have the staying power of the ‘big boys’ like SAP, Microsoft or Sage in the Mid-Market

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