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Sage for wholesale distribution

Wholesale distribution accounting and ERP software built for growth

Adjust to changing market trends and drive revenue growth with our ERP software solutions. Streamline inventory management, order fulfillment, and other workflows with Sage.

Wholesale distribution business management, ERP, and accounting software

We have over 40 years of experience delivering solutions for distributors to drive profitability and growth.

Inventory and warehouse management

Optimize inventory and warehouse operations to reduce waste and drive efficiencies. 

Data-driven strategy

Make strategic decisions based on supplier performance and profitability metrics.

Adjustable workflows

Streamline and automate order management and quote-to-cash cycles seamlessly.

Future-ready flexibility

Flexible and scalable architecture with secure cloud deployment adapts to your unique needs as you scale.

Why wholesaler distributors choose Sage

Achieve new levels of flexibility to transform business challenges into growth opportunities and competitive advantages.

Streamline inventory and warehouse processes

Manage inventory with precision and optimize warehouse processes for efficiency in speed, cost, and control. 

  • Gain business intelligence tailored to your unique reporting needs.
  • Prevent costly stockouts with real-time inventory tracking and alerts.
  • Improve accuracy and shorten purchase and order cycle times.

Establish supply chain resiliency

Improve collaboration, optimize purchasing decisions, and transform complex logistics into a strategic advantage.

  • Anticipate customer needs and boost customer satisfaction.
  • Optimize global supply chain performance strategically. 
  • Build stronger supplier relationships and ensure transparency for all stakeholders.

Drive financial growth

Unlock real-time financial visibility, automate processes, and improve financial performance.

  • Streamline accounts payable and revenue with AI-powered accounting.
  • Simplify complex, multi-entity financial operations.
  • Empower your sales team with real-time information.

Explore our ERP and accounting solutions for wholesale distribution business management

Discover integrated solutions that put your success first.

Sage 300

The all-in-one business management solution software ideal for manufacturers working across multiple entities and languages.

 

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  • Simplify your financials and inventory management
  • Access secure, real-time data across your entire company from the cloud
  • Manage multiple companies and currencies
  • Eliminate international business complexity
  • Remove the complexity of inventory management

Sage X3

A complete business management solution tailored to the demanding medium-sized business user.

 

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Ideal for global companies in the manufacturing, distribution, chemicals, and services industries. 

  • Take control of global operations
  • Get the insight you need, when you need it
  • Expand to new markets or geographies
  • Gain agility and focus on your business

Features wholesalers and distributors love

Operations management

Automate key operational workflows for increased efficiency and smoother continuous improvement.

Inventory management

Maintain optimal stock levels and avoid stockouts or overstocking.

Warehouse automation

Automate warehouse data capture for better control and faster fulfillment.

Intuitive interface

Easy-to-use interface gets you up and running quickly.

Data and insights

Streamline and automate processes and gain a single source of truth.

Seamless integration

Open API and seamless integrations with best-in-class solutions.

Mobile access

Collaborate and align employees across teams, sites, and functions.

Accounting and financial management

Gain real-time visibility into the true financial health of your organization and make confident, data-driven decisions.

AI-powered accounting

Automate accounts payable, approvals, and revenue recognition.

Multi-entity consolidation

Simplify consolidations for domestic, global, and multi-currency operations.

Real-time reporting

Real-time reporting that can be self-serve, scheduled and shared.

Reduce risk with built-in compliance support

Centralize documentation for internal control and reporting.

Budgeting and planning

Real-time, agile management of budgeting, planning, and forecasting.

Supply chain management

Simplify collaboration and ensure transparency for all stakeholders.

Sales

Shorten cycle times with quote, price-listing, and many more options.

Purchasing

Streamline with automated workflows, integrations, and analytics.

Inventory

Keep it simple or scale up with options built for the tough demands of the industry.

Cloud security

Third-party penetration tested & SOC compliant.
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Lydia Potter

CFO, Salient Medical Solutions

"Today we're a well-oiled machine. We've grown revenue about 250% since I started in 2019, and I haven't had to add a lot of staff because we're automating everything."

Wholesale distribution software FAQs

Wholesale distribution software is a specialized enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, designed to manage the complex operations and processes involved in the wholesale distribution industry.

Wholesale distribution software streamlines functions such as inventory management, order processing, supply chain logistics, accounting, and customer relationship management, enabling distributors to operate more efficiently and profitably.

As a wholesaler or distributor, you likely deal with a high volume of transactions, complex inventory tracking, and intricate supply chain logistics. Dedicated wholesale distribution management and accounting software can help you:

  • Gain real-time visibility into inventory levels across multiple locations
  • Automate order processing and fulfillment
  • Optimize purchasing and replenishment cycles
  • Manage vendor and customer relationships more effectively
  • Integrate accounting and financial reporting seamlessly
  • Scale operations as your business grows

By implementing the right wholesale accounting software, such as the innovative and powerful solutions from Sage, you can streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve customer service.

Accounting for distribution can be time-consuming and confusing because wholesale distributors often deal with accounting complexities like multi-entity management, inter-company transactions, landed cost tracking, and complex revenue recognition scenarios.

Cloud-based wholesale accounting software can dramatically improve accounting efficiency through features like:

  • Automated multi-entity consolidations
  • Customizable dashboards and reporting
  • Seamless integration with CRM and inventory management systems
  • Powerful rules-based revenue recognition engine
  • Robust multi-currency and multi-ledger accounting capabilities

Automating routine accounting tasks for distribution companies and gaining real-time visibility into financial data can significantly enhance accuracy, compliance, and decision-making.

Absolutely. Modern wholesale distribution software offers automation capabilities across the entire distribution lifecycle, from sales order entry and inventory replenishment to shipping and invoicing.

Features like barcode scanning, rules-based workflows, and seamless integrations can automate many manual tasks, reducing errors and boosting productivity.

Additionally, machine learning and AI technologies are increasingly being leveraged to automate functions like demand forecasting, route optimization, and predictive maintenance.

Cloud-based accounting solutions like Sage Intacct offer several advantages for wholesale distributors:

  • Anytime, anywhere access to real-time financial data from any device
  • Automated software updates and maintenance, reducing IT overhead
  • Scalability to support growth and peak demand periods seamlessly
  • Robust security, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities
  • Easy integration with other cloud applications for inventory, CRM, payroll, etc.
  • Lower upfront costs and predictable subscription-based pricing

By embracing the cloud, wholesale distributors can benefit from increased agility, reduced complexity, and a lower total cost of ownership compared to on-premises systems.

Disruptions in the supply chain can lead to delays in product delivery, shortages of inventory, and increased costs for distributors. You can use distribution ERP software to help prevent or minimize negative impacts with their collaboration, planning, analysis, and in many cases AI capabilities. Communicating with your suppliers, analyzing their performance data and finally, applying market events to your shipping workstreams will all serve to help you improve your predictive capabilities.

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