What is Data Analytics for Distributors?
Product-centric brands face a number of challenges in distribution: increasing margin leakage as a result of unregulated discounting practices, poor profit visibility due to fragmented systems, and highly complex inventory processes that are difficult to scale. Not to mention, distributors also have difficulties with accurate demand forecasting and establishing profitable pricing strategies. Why? Many of […]
Top Three Causes of Profit Erosion in Distribution
Distributors face increasing pressure to maintain strong profit margins while mitigating rising operational costs and meeting evolving customer demands. Supply chain disruptions exacerbate these challenges and threaten the growth potential of distribution solutions providers. However, huge gross profit losses are not the biggest threat to distributors’ financial health. Gradual profit erosion represents one of the […]
Omnichannel Fulfillment Strategies: Meeting Customer Expectations in a Digital Era
Today’s customers demand seamless shopping experiences, whether browsing online, purchasing in-store, or combining both. The rise of omnichannel retailing has redefined how businesses manage inventory, fulfill orders, and interact with customers. Developing robust omnichannel strategies is essential for product-centric brands and distributors to stay competitive and meet evolving customer expectations. Let’s explore the challenges of […]
Navigating Labor Costs in an Ever-Changing Distribution Landscape
What Is Order Management at Its Core?
Business leaders are always looking for ways to enhance their order fulfillment efforts. And that’s where proper, modern order management steps in. What started as a collection of manual processes for tracking sales and deliveries has evolved into a highly sophisticated, technology-driven ecosystem. Today, order management is foundational to the success of all product-centric brands. […]
SalesPad 5.5.12
SalesPad 5.5.12 is now available! This release includes many impactful new features introduced since 5.5.7. Sales Document Workflow Updates A new Workflow Review tab displays configuration issues found in sales document workflows, helping identify and resolve workflow issues before they impact order fulfillment processes. This tab appears in the Sales Document Workflow Setup screen next […]
Enhance Your Order Fulfillment with AI-Powered Efficiency
Order accuracy isn’t just a metric—it’s a lifeline. AI is transforming Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and when applied to order fulfillment, it gives distributors the power to achieve flawless order execution. Order fulfillment inefficiencies cost distributors and manufacturers millions each year. Even minor improvements in accuracy can significantly impact profitability, efficiency, and competitiveness. One […]
Navigating Tariffs and Protecting Distributor Profitability in a Shifting Trade Environment
A single tariff could cut your margins from 43% to 24%—overnight. Do you have the tools you need to maximize your profitability in a rapidly changing world? In today’s global economy, one trade policy decision can ripple across an entire supply chain. For distributors, the stakes have never been higher. Profit margins are already tight, […]
Why Tariff Cost Visibility Is Critical for Distributors Today
Tariffs have become one of the most unpredictable threats to distributor profitability. They fluctuate with trade policy, shift with global tensions, and often land without warning. For distributors bringing in goods from international suppliers, one tariff change can throw off cost structures, pricing, and margin projections overnight, resulting in huge losses. That’s why tariff cost […]
On-Prem vs. Cloud ERP Solutions for Your Business
The right enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions empower product-centric brands to streamline their operations and improve gross margins. They provide business leaders with timely insights that they can use to accelerate their decision-making and promote long-term organizational growth. If your business is currently exploring ERP solutions, one of the most important choices will be whether […]