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# Best Food Service Distribution Software of 2026

Updated November 2, 2026

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### [Accolent ERP](/distribution/accolent-erp-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Reviews: 11
- Starting price: $200.00/year
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Accolent ERP by ADS Solutions is cloud-based SaaS or on-premise distribution software. It’s a fully integrated suite that includes purchasing, inventory control, shipping and

[Read more](/distribution/accolent-erp-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Workflow Management: 5/5
- Customer Management: 5/5
- Order Entry: 5/5
- Inventory Optimization: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Customizable Reports: 3/5

[See all features](/distribution/accolent-erp-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $200.00/year
- SaaS Subscription

[See full pricing details](/distribution/accolent-erp-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Entree](/distribution/necs-entree-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Reviews: 13
- Starting price: $1,250.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

NECS entrÃ©e is a specialty distribution package that caters specifically to this particular vertical. For over twenty years, entrÃ©e has been the go to choice for distributors

[Read more](/distribution/necs-entree-profile/)

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### [Kechie](/inventory-management/kechie-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.7/5
- Reviews: 54
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Kechie Distribution Management efficiently manages internal and external resources. Suited for growing businesses, the management tools provide control of replenishment, warehouse

[Read more](/inventory-management/kechie-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Import/Export Management: 5/5
- Inventory Auditing: 5/5
- Returns Management: 5/5
- SKU/UPC Codes: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Collaboration Tools: 2/5
- Billing & Invoicing: 3/5

[See all features](/inventory-management/kechie-profile/#key-features)

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### [Infor Distribution SX.e](/inventory-management/infor-distribution-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Reviews: 13
- Starting price: $1.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Infor Distribution SX.e is an easy-to-use, modern ERP solution purpose-built for the highly specialized, core processes of distribution right out of the box. Distribution SX.e

[Read more](/inventory-management/infor-distribution-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Inventory Management: 5/5
- Financial Management: 5/5
- Alerts/Notifications: 5/5
- Multi-Location: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Sales Forecasting: 2/5
- Reporting/Analytics: 3/5
- Returns Management: 3/5

[See all features](/inventory-management/infor-distribution-profile/#key-features)

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### [Datacor ERP](/inventory-management/chempax-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.3/5
- Reviews: 78
- Starting price: $4,000.00one time
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Datacor ERP (formerly Chempax) is an integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) application designed specifically for chemical process

[Read more](/inventory-management/chempax-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Material Requirements Planning: 5/5
- Safety Management: 5/5
- Serial Number Tracking: 5/5
- Chemical Management: 5/5

[See all features](/inventory-management/chempax-profile/#key-features)

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### [OptimoRoute](/fleet-management/optimoroute-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 268
- Starting price: $35.10/month
- Best for: Live Driver Tracking
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

OptimoRoute helps field service and delivery businesses provide stand-out service. 

Using sophisticated algorithms, OptimoRoute plans and optimizes routes in a matter of seconds.

[Read more](/fleet-management/optimoroute-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Demand Forecasting: 5/5
- For Restaurants: 5/5
- Customer Management: 5/5
- Status Tracking: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Customizable Forms: 3/5

[See all features](/fleet-management/optimoroute-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Lite

- Price: $35.10/month
- Up to 700 orders

##### Pro

- Price: $44.10/month
- Up to 1000 orders

##### Custom

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request
- Thousands of orders

[See full pricing details](/fleet-management/optimoroute-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Food Connex](/distribution/food-connex-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.7/5
- Reviews: 18
- Starting price: $743.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Food Connex is a cloud-based order entry and inventory management software for protein, seafood and specialty food processors and distributors. 

Hundreds of food distributors rely

[Read more](/distribution/food-connex-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Inventory Management: 5/5
- Lot Tracking: 5/5
- Order Management: 5/5
- Traceback & Traceforward: 5/5

[See all features](/distribution/food-connex-profile/#key-features)

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### [Item](/fleet-management/item-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 16
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Item is built for supply chain and logistics teams who are tired of five systems that don't talk to each other. If you're an operations leader, IT director, or logistics manager

[Read more](/fleet-management/item-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Supplier Management: 5/5
- Mobile Access: 5/5
- Order Fulfillment: 5/5
- Billing & Invoicing: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Activity Dashboard: 3.5/5
- Real-Time Data: 4/5
- Multi-Location: 4/5

[See all features](/fleet-management/item-profile/#key-features)

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### [Gofrugal](/retail/gofrugal-pos-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.4/5
- Reviews: 199
- Starting price: $7.00/month
- Best for: Small businesses
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Available

#### Overview

Gofrugal POS is a hybrid point of sale (POS) solution that helps retailers across various industries, to manage their distribution and billing routines and automate financial

[Read more](/retail/gofrugal-pos-profile/)

##### What users love

- User-friendly and intuitive design
- Comprehensive feature set coverage

##### To take in mind

- Inconsistent and slow support response

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Kitchen/Menu Management: 5/5
- Item Management: 5/5
- Food Delivery Dispatching: 5/5
- Gift Card Management: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Pricing Management: 2/5
- eCommerce Management: 2.6/5

[See all features](/retail/gofrugal-pos-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $7.00/month

[See full pricing details](/retail/gofrugal-pos-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Averiware](/accounting/averiware-profile/)

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviews: 4
- Starting price: $395.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Averiware offers an integrated cloud-based enterprise resource planning solution. Key features include accounting and financial management, customer relationship management,

[Read more](/accounting/averiware-profile/)

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### [Routeique](/scm/routeique-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 10
- Starting price: $49.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Routeique® supply chain tools enable businesses to integrate their operations and make data-driven decisions.

By making competitive supply chain tools available to companies of

[Read more](/scm/routeique-profile/)

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### [SR2Food](/distribution/cornerstone-sr2food-distribution-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 8
- Starting price: $1,500.00one time
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Available

#### Overview

SR2Food is an on-premise food distribution solution designed for small food distribution businesses, such as meat, produce, dairy, seafood, food manufacturers and

[Read more](/distribution/cornerstone-sr2food-distribution-profile/)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $1,500.00one time

[See full pricing details](/distribution/cornerstone-sr2food-distribution-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Produce Pro Software](/distribution/produce-pro-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Reviews: 6
- Starting price: $5,000.00
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

The Produce Pro package is designed with the perishable industry in mind. It is best-suited to meet the needs of meat, poultry, seafood, floral and produce distributors. The

[Read more](/distribution/produce-pro-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Purchasing & Receiving: 5/5
- Order Management: 5/5
- Purchase Order Management: 5/5
- Shipping Management: 4/5

[See all features](/distribution/produce-pro-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $5,000.00

[See full pricing details](/distribution/produce-pro-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Certus Food ERP](/distribution/certusfooderp-profile/)

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviews: 1
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Certus Food ERP software integrates data, production processes, and departments into an innovative and easy-to-use cloud ERP software. Certus Food ERP solution gives manufacturers

[Read more](/distribution/certusfooderp-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- BOM Creation: 5/5
- Reporting/Analytics: 5/5
- Item Management: 4/5
- ERP integration: 4/5

##### Worst rated features

- Bills of Material: 4/5
- Real-Time Data: 4/5
- ERP integration: 4/5
- Item Management: 4/5

[See all features](/distribution/certusfooderp-profile/#key-features)

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### [iNECTA Food](/distribution/inecta-distrb-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.4/5
- Reviews: 5
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

iNECTA is a provider of ERP software partnered and powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365. Specializing in multiple industries, iNECTA’s solutions are catered to fit the needs of small

[Read more](/distribution/inecta-distrb-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Real-Time Updates: 5/5
- Item Management: 5/5
- Accounting: 5/5
- Purchasing & Receiving: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Demand Forecasting: 1/5

[See all features](/distribution/inecta-distrb-profile/#key-features)

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### [Dynamics Mobile](/crm/dynamics-mobile-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4/5
- Reviews: 1
- Starting price: €49.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Dynamics Mobile is a suite of mobile applications designed to work with Microsoft Dynamics systems, such as Dynamics 365, Business Central, AX/Axapta, and NAV/Navision. These

[Read more](/crm/dynamics-mobile-profile/)

#### Pricing

##### Mobile Sales Agent (app user)

- Price: €49.00/month

##### Mobile Warehouse Agent (app user)

- Price: €59.00/month

##### Supervisor

- Price: €59.00/month

[See full pricing details](/crm/dynamics-mobile-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Infor CloudSuites (M3)](/manufacturing/infor-m3-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.3/5
- Reviews: 38
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Infor M3 is a cloud-based ERP solution for global manufacturers and distributors with complex value chains. It offers analytics for multi-company, multi-country, and multi-site

[Read more](/manufacturing/infor-m3-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Distribution Management: 5/5
- Import/Export Management: 5/5
- Supply Chain Management: 5/5
- Manufacturing Planning: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Mobile Access: 1/5
- Quality Control: 1/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/infor-m3-profile/#key-features)

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### [FreshByte Software](/distribution/fresh-byte-software-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4/5
- Reviews: 9
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

FreshByte is a distribution solution designed to help small to large enterprises streamline processes related to purchasing, manufacturing, order entry and more. It comes with an

[Read more](/distribution/fresh-byte-software-profile/)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request

[See full pricing details](/distribution/fresh-byte-software-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Silo](/distribution/silo-profile/)

- Overall rating: 3.3/5
- Reviews: 4
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Silo is a technology and financial platform designed to help produce businesses grow. It equips small and medium-sized produce businesses to run their operations with confidence

[Read more](/distribution/silo-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Inventory Tracking: 3.5/5
- Traceability: 3.3/5
- Order Management: 3.3/5
- Sales Reports: 3/5

##### Worst rated features

- Accounting: 2.5/5
- Reporting & Statistics: 2.5/5
- Third-Party Integrations: 2.7/5
- Inventory Management: 3/5

[See all features](/distribution/silo-profile/#key-features)

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### [Fishbowl](/manufacturing/fishbowl-inventory-manufacturing-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.2/5
- Reviews: 1,134
- Best for: Customer support
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Fishbowl’s powerful inventory management software is designed to help businesses streamline operations, improve accuracy, and scale efficiently. It is widely known for its seamless

[Read more](/manufacturing/fishbowl-inventory-manufacturing-profile/)

##### What users love

- Responsive and knowledgeable support
- Robust inventory tracking tools
- Flexible and user-friendly design

##### To take in mind

- Unreliable and complex integrations
- Limited and inflexible reporting
- Cumbersome order processing steps

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Transportation Management: 5/5
- Label Templates: 5/5
- Recurring Orders: 5/5
- Ordering Automation: 5/5

[See all features](/manufacturing/fishbowl-inventory-manufacturing-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic Inventory

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request
- Starting at 2 users

##### Advanced Warehousing

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request
- Starting at 2 concurrent users

##### Advanced Manufacturing

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request
- Starting at 2 concurrent users

[See full pricing details](/manufacturing/fishbowl-inventory-manufacturing-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [BlueCart](/retail/bluecart-for-suppliers-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.1/5
- Reviews: 31
- Starting price: $0.01
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

BlueCart offers a cloud-based wholesale procurement solution for buyers in the hospitality industry. The solution is suitable for restaurants, food chains, cafes and hotels of all

[Read more](/retail/bluecart-for-suppliers-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Real-Time Updates: 5/5
- Order Management: 5/5
- Warehouse Management: 5/5
- Alerts/Notifications: 3/5

##### Worst rated features

- Real-Time Data: 1/5
- Invoice Management: 1/5
- Procurement Management: 1/5
- Inventory Management: 1/5

[See all features](/retail/bluecart-for-suppliers-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $0.01

[See full pricing details](/retail/bluecart-for-suppliers-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Order Time Inventory](/inventory-management/numbercruncher-order-time-inventory-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 57
- Starting price: $50.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Order Time Inventory is an inventory control and order management solution. It is cloud-based and integrates with QuickBooks Enterprise, QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online for

[Read more](/inventory-management/numbercruncher-order-time-inventory-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Serial Number Tracking: 5/5
- User Management: 5/5
- Data Synchronization: 5/5
- Data Import/Export: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Mobile Access: 3/5
- Activity Dashboard: 4/5
- Accounting Integration: 4/5

[See all features](/inventory-management/numbercruncher-order-time-inventory-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Order Time Inventory

- Price: $50.00/month
- Price for minimum 2 users. Add-ons for extra price is also available.

[See full pricing details](/inventory-management/numbercruncher-order-time-inventory-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Detrack ](/crm/detrack-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.7/5
- Reviews: 98
- Starting price: $26.00/year
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

A feature-rich, cost-effective delivery management platform. 

Streamline everything from proof of delivery and real-time driver tracking, through to route optimisation and

[Read more](/crm/detrack-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- SMS Messaging: 5/5
- Alerts/Escalation: 5/5
- QuickBooks Integration: 5/5
- Order Entry: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Real-Time Reporting: 1/5
- Inventory Management: 3/5

[See all features](/crm/detrack-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Annual Pro Plan

- Price: $26.00/year
- For businesses wanting to boost their last mile delivery
Per vehicle / month
Billed annually $312

##### Monthly Pro Plan

- Price: $29.00/month
- Billed Monthly at $29 per vehicle

##### Enterprise Plan

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request
- Ideal for large fleets requiring a tailored last mile delivery solution

CUSTOM
For larger fleets

[See full pricing details](/crm/detrack-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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## Popular Comparisons

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Fishbowl vs ERPAG

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Kechie vs Infor CloudSuites (M3)

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CharityTracker vs BlueCart

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OptimoRoute vs Spoonfed

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The wholesale food distribution industry presents a variety of unique challenges, particularly regarding transportation, supply chain traceability and storage requirements. Frozen food distributors face concerns that are entirely different from those encountered by fresh produce or seafood distributors, and full-line food service distributors may face virtually all of those concerns.

For this reason, highly specialized solutions have evolved in this market niche. Software that works for a distributor of snack foods may not work for a distributor of fresh foods. We’ll look at the different types of solutions on the market to help you make an informed decision.

Here's what we'll cover:

[What Is Food Distribution Software?](#WhatIsFoodDistributionSoftware)

[Common Features of Food Distribution Software](#CommonFeaturesofFoodDistributionSoftware)

[Evaluating Food Distribution Software](#EvaluatingFoodDistributionSoftware)

## What Is Food Distribution Software?

Food distributors don’t just use one type of application in the back office—they use many. As such, the term “food distribution software” isn’t so much a name for a software category as it is for a diverse group of applications that assist with everything from ingredient costing (for food distributors that are also involved in manufacturing) to dynamic expiration date calculations based on data from sensors installed in refrigerated trucks.

Essentially, software applications for food distributors fall into the categories of [supply chain management (SCM) software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/scm/). Food distributors have the option of purchasing standalone applications for different supply chain needs, or investing in an ERP system, which includes various SCM applications along with other standard business applications like [CRM](https://www.softwareadvice.com/crm/) and [HR modules](https://www.softwareadvice.com/hr/).

In particular, food distributors should consider investing in a distribution ERP system. ERP vendors have specialized their solutions around a variety of industry verticals, e.g., manufacturing and retail. Distribution ERP systems are pared-down solutions that eliminate modules distributors won’t need while adding flexibility in areas like order management and warehouse management.

Moreover, food distributors in industries dealing with fresh and highly perishable foods should examine ERP systems focusing on [food traceability](https://www.softwareadvice.com/distribution/food-traceability-comparison/), i.e., tracking inventory as it moves from one link in the supply chain to the next.

These systems ensure that your inventory can be tracked upstream, back to your own suppliers, and downstream to the retailers’ shelves where it ends up. The FDA mandates that you at least be able to track inventory one link up or down in the chain in the case of a recall, but end-to-end traceability can inspire consumer confidence and help with damage control in a devastating recall scenario.

We provide a more thorough explanation of the technological requirements for and benefits of supply chain traceability in our report on [lot tracking with distribution ERP systems](https://www.softwareadvice.com/resources/lot-tracking-food-distributors/).

Companies focused on the consumer packaged goods industry might be interested in exploring CPG software options.

## Common Features of Food Distribution Software

The supply chain applications with which food distributors should be particularly concerned are warehouse management, transportation management and order management.

Food distributors should look for these features when evaluating SCM applications or ERP suites:

| Feature | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Lot number tracking | A food inventory management system includes lot tracking, which can integrate with barcode scanning or radio frequency identification (RFID) implementations to note when and where certain items were delivered, which will be particularly useful during a recall. |
| Expiration date tracking | Solutions appropriate for food distributors should include the ability to track expiration dates and also to associate expiration dates with lot codes. |
| FEFO/FIFO | “First-expired, first-out” (FEFO) and “First-in, first-out” (FIFO) are two inventory rotation methodologies commonly used in food distribution. FEFO means that products closest to expiration are rotated out of inventory first, and FIFO means that products received first are rotated out first. Both are useful in food service, with FEFO being more accurate on average. Make sure that your warehouse and/or inventory management system supports these methodologies for inventory rotation, since they’re also used for accounting. For instance, a WMS can use FEFO to direct order picking. |
| Refrigerated zones/bulk storage etc. for warehouse slotting | Food warehouses are set up differently from normal warehouses, so you’ll need flexibility when it comes to slotting (i.e., defining where inventory will be stored in your warehouse). In particular, look for features like bulk storage and refrigerated zones. |
| Catch weight management | Since weight and quantities vary tremendously, a food distribution program needs the ability to track the weights of meat and produce throughout the delivery and distributor cycle and tie those to the ordering and accounting systems. |
| Delivery management | Delivery management modules offer intelligent routing procedures that result in faster delivery times. Distributors also need to incorporate special transportation requirements, including refrigeration and handling care. |
| Ingredient traceability | Businesses involved in the manufacturing as well as the distribution of food will need capabilities to track the ingredients that make it into products as well as the finished products themselves. Such systems are still quite specialized, and are largely the province of niche vendors. |

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As part of a broader enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite, top food distribution software can also oversee the general ledger and accounts receivable, providing real-time reports of order entry, purchasing and pricing levels. As we’ve seen, an ERP system will also be necessary to ensure end-to-end traceability with regard to lot numbers, expiration dates etc.

The FDA is currently at work on defining traceability standards across the food industry, so now is the time to get a jump start on competitors by investing in an ERP system up to the challenge.

## Evaluating Food Distribution Software

Like most industries, food distribution has been directly affected by globalization and economies of scale, not to mention environmental concerns. So although international exporting and importing in today's advanced systems is easier than it ever has been, a trend toward “locally sourced” operations has encouraged more organizations to shift into these arenas. Food distributor software provides businesses with the advanced functionality needed to manage the specific complications of international distribution networks—as well as more effectively reorganize through decentralization and the growth of regional food hubs.

Regional operations can particularly benefit from the ability of automated systems to help with increasingly complex tasks. Since these systems are expensive and the market is highly competitive, new products are seeking to capture business from smaller sources, offering specific functionality at more affordable prices.

Specific questions to ask when evaluating food distribution ERP software include:

-   Do you need an on-premise client/server deployment, or are you looking for a cloud deployment?
    
-   Will you need a system that offers reverse logistics for returns management?
    
-   Can the system manage the unique regulatory compliance for your particular market?
    
-   If your organization distributes to manufacturers, will the system provide the necessary kitting and assembly functionality?
    
-   Are you involved in manufacturing as well as distribution? If so, what level of ingredient traceability do you need from your solution?
    

### Related Food Service Distribution Software

-   [Courier Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/fleet-management/courier-comparison/)
-   [Dropshipping Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/scm/dropshipping-comparison/)
-   [Order Entry Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/scm/order-entry-comparison/)
-   [Order Fulfillment Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/scm/order-fulfillment-software-comparison/)
-   [Order Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/scm/order-management-system-comparison/)
-   [Parcel Audit Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/category/4776-parcel-audit/)
-   [Returns Management (RMS) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/returns-management/)
-   [Shipment Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/shipment-tracking/)
-   [Shipping Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/scm/shipping-comparison/)