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For consumer goods distributors navigating complexity every day
Built for the pace and pressure of consumer goods distribution
Margins are tight. Product lines evolve quickly. Orders come from everywhere and fulfillment needs to follow.
Whether you distribute household goods, electronics, or personal care, you are managing volume, coordination, and high customer expectations.
We help you bring structure, visibility, and simplicity to every part of your operations.
Running a distribution business means the pace never slows down
You are not just managing orders. You are managing pressure
Every day spent battling inventory issues, financial blind spots, and manual processes drains your team and your resources. You should not have to live in constant fear of disappointing customers or falling behind.
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Struggling to keep your finances in check?
When costs shift and volume rises, staying on top of your numbers is critical. A connected ERP gives you full visibility to plan better and avoid unwanted surprises.
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Inventory issues slowing you down at every step?
Without a clear view across products and sites, inventory creates confusion. Get real time tracking so your teams stay aligned and your stock under control.
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Juggling too many systems to manage shipping?
Switching tools wastes time and creates mistakes. Connect your ERP to your carriers for faster shipping, fewer errors, and better parcel tracking from one place.
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Making business decisions without clear data?
Spreadsheets fall behind when business moves quickly. Use dashboards and reports to access the right data at the right time and make smart decisions faster.
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Warehouse operations slowing you down?
Manual steps and bottlenecks delay your team. Mobile tools and barcode scanning help automate key tasks so you can deliver faster and improve customer service.
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Struggling to manage seasonal shifts or product changes?
With promotions, new products, or seasonality, agility is a must. Use clear insights to respond quickly, avoid overstock, and keep your top sellers available.
Your online store is not a side channel
Connect your e-commerce to your operations with built-in Shopify integration
Whether your growth comes from online retail or direct to consumer sales, your ERP must stay in sync with your store. The native Shopify connector to Business Central helps simplify order management, reduce manual work, and improve fulfillment accuracy. This integration ensures a smoother flow between your e-commerce and your back office, so your operations stay aligned as you grow.
- Keep your product listings and inventory up to date in real time
- Sync customer information and orders without manual entry
- Track fulfillment status directly from Business Central
- Maintain accurate stock levels across platforms
- Support smoother and faster e-commerce operations
Solutions that fit your growth
Three packaged ERP offers to meet your needs
Whether you are just starting out or scaling across regions, our ERP offers are built to match your stage of growth. Discover our Essential, Growth, and Scale packages all built on Business Central and shaped by our experience with distributors like you.
Built for modern distributors
The essential tools to manage your operations with confidence
Discover the core features that power your day-to-day from inventory tracking to sales, purchasing, and real-time analytics. Our distribution ERP is designed to simplify complexity, optimize your supply chain, and help your team focus on what matters most.
Inventory and fulfillment under control
Track inventory across channels. Automate warehouse tasks. Handle returns and serialized items with ease.
Sales, purchasing, and shipping in sync
Connect quotes, orders, vendors, and deliveries. Reduce delays and eliminate manual steps.
Better decisions with real time data
Monitor margins, stock levels, and performance in real time to make faster, smarter business decisions.
From first scan to final shipment, everything’s optimized.
Warehouse automation that powers your entire supply chain
Track inventory, simplify picking and packing, and speed up fulfillment with real time data. Our ERP helps you streamline every step in the warehouse with connected tools that improve accuracy and reduce delays.
- Manage purchase receiving, picking, and inventory counts
- Move stock quickly from receiving to internal transfers
- Track inventory with mobile devices and real time data
- Get visibility on warehouse activity to improve operations
- Scale with tools that grow with your business
From packing station to carrier, everything’s connected.
Shipping made simple because delays aren’t an option.
Getting orders out the door shouldn't require juggling between systems. With our ERP solution, your shipping workflows are integrated, automated, and ready to scale right out of the box.
- Built-in tools for shipping labels and documentation
Generate everything you need directly from your ERP, no manual re-entry. - Carrier integration made easy
Connect to shipping providers like Purolator, FedEx, or UPS. - Track, trace, and confirm
Access shipping status and delivery confirmations in real time, straight from the system. - Fewer errors, faster deliveries
With fewer steps and more automation, your team spends less time correcting and more time shipping.
Strategic capabilities to grow your business
Advanced tools to scale, adapt, and stay competitive
Go beyond day-to-day operations with smart features that support your pricing strategy, multichannel expansion, and financial control. These powerful capabilities give you the agility and insight you need to thrive in today’s fast-moving distribution landscape.
Pricing and discount rules
Manage customer pricing and promotions with flexible rules to stay competitive and protect your margins.
Multichannel capabilities
Consolidate orders across all your sales channels to simplify operations and maintain accurate data.
Financial management
Keep full control of your finances with real-time visibility on cash flow, budgets, and profitability across all your operations.
A solution that speaks your language
We know what it takes to keep your operations running smoothly when you distribute physical products at scale. From supplier coordination to product flow across regions, our ERP offer reflects the pace, precision, and adaptability required in your industry. You do not need to start from scratch. We have built a foundation that already understands your business.
- Built on real world experience in consumer goods
- Preconfigured for the complexity of product distribution
- Ready to support your team with industry tested tools
- Designed to accelerate onboarding and value delivery
Need a complete view of what Business Central can do?
Explore the full potential of our ERP for distribution
What you see here is tailored for consumer goods. But there is more. Business Central offers a complete toolbox for distributors ready to scale and gain full control over their operations. Discover everything the solution has to offer, from financial management to order processing and inventory planning.
- Role-tailored interfaces for better productivity
- Automated workflows and approvals
- Document management and version tracking
- Built-in audit trail and compliance tools
- Localized tax and currency handling
Ready to move forward?
Let us guide your next step
Whether you are just exploring or already thinking about a change, our team is here to help. Start with a free workshop to assess your needs, clarify your options, and move forward with confidence.
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