Building the Business Case for ERP

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Distribution One: ERP Software for Distributors

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Trusted by hundreds of wholesalers and distributors in North America and Europe:
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How to Grow Customer Trust Through Inventory Control
 

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Comprehensive ERP Software for Distributors and Wholesalers

To be successful in today’s business climate, distributors and wholesalers must synchronize their departments, maximize worker efficiency, and ensure the accuracy and accessibility of business data. Distribution One is an end-to-end ERP solution purpose-built for wholesale distributors with industry-specific customization. Available in the cloud and on-premise, Distribution One is a user-friendly distribution management solution that is affordable, easy to implement, and includes world-class functionality to help you maximize value and profits.

Process orders and fulfillment seamlessly across multiple warehouses and multiple sales channels with Distribution One’s order management feature. Interconnected order management functionality relies on the instant availability of all relevant data (like customer status, inventory availability, and item pricing) to streamline and automate the ordering process while reducing costly manual errors. Our solution includes:

  • Sales Order Entry
  • Sales Analysis and Reporting
  • Item Sales and Contract Pricing

Know exactly what is in your warehouse(s), where it is located, and when it needs to be replenished with Distribution One. With accurate inventory data at your fingertips, Distribution One can help you make inventory decisions to avoid stockouts and dead stock, improve order fulfillment, and reduce order cycle times. Our inventory and warehouse management functionality includes:

  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Wireless Warehouse+
  • Kitting/Assembly

Unify your companywide financial processes with leading-edge financial management functionality in Distribution One. Our robust, user-friendly accounting software includes the features necessary to manage income, expenses, and physical assets, from cash management to invoicing. Our flexible General Ledger system helps maintain accurate financial information in order to deliver insights needed to prevent errors, support management decisions, and maximize profits. Solution highlights include:

  • General Ledger
  • Cash Management
  • Vendor and Accounts Payable
  • Invoicing and Billing

For distributors and wholesalers looking to expand sales opportunities through a user-friendly online storefront, Distribution One offers a complete eCommerce platform. Our integrated eCommerce solution connects directly with Distribution One software to support fast order processing, display live inventory availability and pricing, view open and backorder items, and much more. To serve the needs of distributors of every size, Distribution One’s eCommerce provides a range of functionality options, including:

  • Intuitive menus and product search autocomplete
  • Mobile responsive layout
  • Live list and contract pricing views
  • Live availability and live history
  • Complementary items and swatches
  • Salesperson login
  • Self-service customer and vendor portals

Stay engaged with changing customer needs and build stronger relationships with integrated CRM. Distribution One provides the platform you need to track your sales pipeline, close deals, support your sales team, and manage customer and prospect relationships.

Ensure your needed products are on hand with the help of Distribution One’s purchasing and automated replenishment functionality. Our solution relies on accurate, real-time data to deliver special customer requests, suggested inventory replenishment, and inventory linking. Interconnected data and on-demand reports help take the guesswork out of procurement.

Drive Company-Wide Efficiency with Advantive

Distribution One is a feature-rich ERP solution designed to help growing wholesalers and distributors reduce costs, automate operations, and quickly adjust to current market trends based on real-time information. As part of the Advantive family, we continue to provide support and make ongoing software features and enhancements that add value for our customers.

Customer Support

From your initial go-live, our support specialists are here to help answer any of your questions or fix any of the day-to-day operational issues that can arise.

Data Transfer

Our data experts transfer your data to a compatible format that minimizes the expense, burden, and downtime of manual re-keying while ensuring greater accuracy.

On-Site Training

To ensure the successful adoption of Distribution One, we actually come to your office and train your team on how to learn and use the system optimally.

Expand Your Distribution Process Functionality

Distribution One is a customizable ERP solution that can be tailored to fit your unique distribution industry and functional requirements. You can choose from a selection of supplemental software integrations, including:

  • Integrated eCommerce
  • Credit Card Processing
  • Amazon Connectivity for Distributors
  • Mobile Applications
  • Shipping Integrations
  • Sales Tax Compliance Automation
  • EDI Services
  • API Services
  • SFP-AP Platform
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Case Study

Colorado Industrial Packaging Increases Profit Margin by 4%

Learn how an industrial distributor and supplier accurately tracks inventory and saves product costs with Distribution One ERP software.

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What to Expect

  • Free 20-minute call with a product expert
  • Live demo tailored to your industry requirements
  • Discover what products best fit your needs
  • No games, gimmicks, or high-pressure sales pitch

Optimize Your Supply Chain with Distribution Industry Software

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Advantive’s Purpose-Built Distribution ERP Software

Hundreds of wholesalers and distributors rely on our ERP software to effectively guide their operations. As a recognized leader in the industry, our distribution solutions are scalable and customized to fit your company’s unique supply chain needs—helping you increase profitability and gain a competitive advantage.

Foodservice Equipment Supply

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Hose & Accessory

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Fasteners

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Bearings & Power Transmission

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Door Safety Hardware

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Retail Fulfillment

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DDI System has helped us gain better control over our operations and strengthen customer relationships. It’s like having an extra employee that always shows up, always knows what to do, and really just helps us to make our customers happy.

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Frank Capasso

President

We have experienced substantial savings with Distribution One ERP software. We reduced a full-time job to just 2 hours a day, saving us $40,000 in year-over-year labor costs.

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General Manager

Having built our business on a DDI System’s ERP-integrated eCommerce platform really gives us an edge now. We’ve since diversified to provide services that Amazon won’t provide, like hose assembly. Meanwhile, other companies our size are still trying to figure out how to sell online.

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Co-Owner

Change the Way You Do Business

Advantive offers an extensive collection of distribution ERP solutions to match your unique goals and industry requirements. From warehouse management software to ERP-integrated eCommerce, learn how our solutions are helping wholesalers and distributors increase visibility and efficiencies across the supply chain while reducing costs and boosting profits.

Speak to a Distribution Industry Expert

What to Expect

  • Free 20-minute call with a product expert
  • Live demo tailored to your industry requirements
  • Discover what products best fit your needs
  • No games, gimmicks, or high-pressure sales pitch

A New Look and Improved Features for ecommONE

Distribution One is pleased to announce the newly redesigned ecommONE integrated E-Commerce webstore! More than just a visual update, the ecommONE redesign provides improved user speed on both desktop and mobile devices. But that’s not all. Let us take you on a tour. Delivering white-label functionality, the new ecommONE site allows for customizable color branding. … Continued

What is ERP Software for Distributors & Wholesalers?

Learn the fundamentals and benefits of ERP Software. What should I know to begin? To be successful in today’s business climate, distributors and wholesalers must synchronize their departments, maximize worker efficiency, and ensure the accuracy and accessibility of business data. Comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software fulfills these requirements while eliminating manual processes and associated … Continued