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Business Solutions For
Wholesale & Distributions Companies

Adapting to Thrive

Distributors face significant pressures resulting from global competition, shorter product life cycles, and lean economic conditions. The escalating requirements of large customers create painful challenges for those distributors still tied to conventional supply-chain processes. These customers are compelling distributors to adopt value-added supply-chain services, such as collaborative planning and vendor-managed inventories. Predicting and responding to customer demand is a consistent problem. Distributors constantly struggle with too little, or too much, inventory. At each step along the supply chain, outdated systems make it difficult to identify products that are moving slowly, or are out of stock. Left unresolved, these issues lead to discounts, lost orders, higher inventory costs, and lost customers. Dynamic market conditions place intense strain on industrial distributors.

To stay competitive and avoid being bypassed altogether, distributors must adapt to evolving market demands by reducing costs and creating service-related income.

Lean and Effective: Managing the Supply Chain The highest revenue and profits will be garnered by distributors who sell integrated supply contracts with comprehensive service-level commitments. A robust IT environment with effective supply-chain management systems is the key to attaining this level of profitability. Companies launching supply-chain management solutions can leverage their business automation as a substantial competitive advantage. When coupled with inventory control technology, distributors can increase the speed of delivery and shorten lead times with improved inventory turns and accuracy of order-fill rates. These capabilities can help distributors reduce costs drastically and gain a strong position as a low-cost, preferred supplier while creating additional value to their customers.

• Purchase Order Management
• Inventory Management
• Demand Planning
• Logistics Management
• Warehouse Management

Competing to Win with Microsoft and ePartners

ePartners delivers powerful, cost-effective solutions that offer all the advanced functionality that distributors need to effectively compete and thrive. The technology platform from Microsoft® Business Solutions enables you to create an integrated set of leading-edge business applications that can be deployed quickly and cost effectively.

Microsoft Business Solutions applications integrate smoothly with dozens of business management systems such as core ERP software, CRM, human resources/payroll, and more—all to meet the diverse needs of the distribution industry.

Key Distribution Solutions

Each of the products listed below delivers applications to manage distribution processes efficiently. The product that's best for your business depends on your company's industry, location, size, and unique needs. Want assistance determining the best fit? Get in touch with us.

	ePartners WIA (Wireless Inventory Management Solution) ePartners WIA is the only fully functional, cost-effective inventory management solution of its kind. Middle market companies are no longer forced to buy complex and expensive tier one systems to realize the benefits of wireless technology.
	Microsoft Business Solutions for Distribution – Axapta Find the balance you need to reduce inventory and increase productivity. The combined force of an Internet and ERP solution gives you visibility throughout your entire supply chain. Microsoft Business Solutions–Axapta helps you know where items are at any given moment and promotes an efficient workflow, from production, to storage, to shipping.
	Microsoft Business Solutions for Distribution – Great Plains Maintain tight control over distribution and streamline your pick/pack/ship cycle to gain competitive advantage. From forecasting to delivery, Microsoft Business Solutions–Great Plains can help you accelerate sales order processes and lower costs per transaction. Integrated applications let you better manage inventory, fill orders faster and provide e-commerce—driving superior customer service.
	Microsoft Business Solutions for Distribution – Navision Microsoft Business Solutions–Navision helps small and mid-size businesses streamline distribution processes and improve inventory management and warehouse efficiency. Key capabilities include item tracking, multiple location logistics, bills of materials, transfers, item substitutions, and warehouse management ranging from internal picking to shipping and delivery.
	Microsoft Business Solutions for Distribution – Solomon Microsoft Business Solutions–Solomon offers systems for the distribution industry. Integrated applications help you efficiently manage inventory, order, and purchasing management; sales forecasting; e-commerce; and warehouse management. These applications connect directly with dozens of other business management systems to help you meet the diverse needs of your business, including accounting, CRM, human resources and payroll, supply chain management, manufacturing, and more.

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