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Wholesale distribution is evolving

In the face of ongoing disruption, tech is proving invaluable for the industry.

From supply chain issues and inflation to competition from new market players and ongoing disruptions caused by COVID-19 — the wholesale distribution sector is dealing with multifaceted challenges in 2022.
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Increasing competition

Increasing competition

Huge multinationals like Amazon and eBay disrupt the wholesale distribution sector by selling directly to retailers and consumers, undercutting smaller operators.

Increasing competition

Increasing competition

Huge multinationals like Amazon and eBay disrupt the wholesale distribution sector by selling directly to retailers and consumers, undercutting smaller operators.

Supply chains and stock issues

Supply chains and stock issues

Supply chain disruptions started with COVID-19, but extreme weather and global conflict have compounded the issues, making it difficult to access stock and leading to interrupted operations.

Inflation and price rises

Inflation and price rises

To manage rising prices caused by inflation and supply chain issues, wholesalers must cut costs or raise prices to protect profitability.

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What's next for the industry?

Download our Wholesale Distribution Guide to find out.

Is it time for a change?

Without the right software, it can be difficult to deal with disruption and delays — and almost impossible to move your business forward.

Is your software missing the mark?

Look out for these signs.

  1. Issues like price increases are left unresolved
  2. Inaccurate inventory tracking
  3. Problems managing multiple locations
  4. Lack of collaboration and communication
  5. Manual data entry
  6. Order fulfilment issues
  7. No single source of truth

Does that sound
like your business?

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Tech is transforming the industry

Wholesale distribution software has come a long way in the past decade, and more businesses are turning to enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. These fully integrated, flexible business management solutions combine the best elements of inventory management, CRM software, financial management and accounting.

Moving to one of these powerful platforms can be transformative for wholesale distributors. Those that make the switch are in a better position to survive — and thrive — through future disruptions.

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Built-in inventory management and stock control

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Customer service tools

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Comprehensive visibility across your business

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Automation of key tasks

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Real-time data

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Forecasting and reporting tools for better decision-making

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Integrated financial management and accounting

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Custom dashboards to help you track KPIs

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Automated tracking and data storage for compliance

Want to learn more?

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