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Warehouse management programs are used by wholesale distributors to control storage and movement of goods within a warehouse. Distribution warehouse systems are designed to track the location of inventory, monitor flow of materials and goods, and even manage your workforce. The result is improved inventory accuracy and labor productivity, and reduced shipping errors. For industry-specific solutions, visit our pharmaceutical, electrical or industrial guides.

Inventory management is a core module in most wholesale distribution software systems. It helps wholesalers control inventory levels to optimize the distribution of goods. Benefits include reduced inventory investment, increased accuracy and improved visibility and collaboration across your warehouse network. Most systems support barcode, radio-frequency identification (RFID) and other wireless tracking technologies. Review our industry guides (e.g. food , book ) for a list of software programs for those industries.

Purchasing software allows distribution organizations to manage the entire procurement process from sourcing inventory to generating a purchase order. Distributors can perform each activity manually, or automate the entire process saving time and reducing costs. Additionally, most systems integrate with inventory and sales applications to maintain optimum inventory levels.

Transportation management is another critical software application for distributors. It helps distribution companies optimize their transportation and shipping processes, from route and schedule planning to driver and asset utilization.

Customer management software for distributors helps automate business processes related to interactions with customers. Most programs include modules for sales force automation, marketing management and automation and customer service and support.

Distribution accounting software is designed to meet the unique needs and challenges of distributors. Programs include common accounting features like a general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable, but also combine with purchasing and inventory modules for seamless data integration.