ERP in Wholesale & Distribution2025-08-07T14:04:50+00:00

ERP in Wholesale & Distribution

Benefits of An ERP That Supports Wholesale & Distribution Businesses

  • Deliver and fulfil orders quickly and accurately
  • Optimise your inventory management
  • Improve demand forecasting
  • Reduce manual errors and speed up order processing
  • Boost productivity by reducing repetitive tasks
  • Manage supplier relationships
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ERP Software for Wholesale & Distribution Businesses

If you’re in the wholesale and distribution industry, chances are there’s a long list of challenges you’ve faced and have yet to face. From cut-throat market competition to supply chain disruptive trends, SMEs in the wholesale and distribution sector need to overcome wide-ranging issues to thrive.

Adding to this are the changing demands and client expectations, which any modern business must meet to stay ahead of the curve. With a conventional system in place, it can be incredibly hard to overcome these challenges while aiming for better operational accuracy, efficiency, and productivity.

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The answer lies in an adaptable and integrated system that caters to the needs of wholesalers and distributors. Implementing or upgrading to a modern ERP system that can be customised to suit wholesale and distribution businesses lets you gain useful insights to make key decisions and keep up with the ever-increasing global competition.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a cloud-based ERP solution that integrates order management, warehouse and distribution, finance, and stock control in a single, easy-to-use system.

Here to help you integrate, customise your ERP, and provide support, Brookland Solutions, a long-standing certified Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central partner.

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Why Wholesale & Distribution Businesses Choose Business Central

Productivity and efficiency levels are a priority for success in the wholesale and distribution industry. To achieve this, we recommend tailoring your ERP so it suits your needs as a business.  Business Central is a robust ERP system that provides full visibility from sales to stock control, warehouse management and purchase management. The system seamlessly integrates logistics, inventory, and accounting across multiple warehouses and bin locations, so you can view your business as a whole.

Business Central is a robust ERP system that provides full visibility from sales to stock control, warehouse management and purchase management. The system seamlessly integrates logistics, inventory, and accounting across multiple warehouses and bin locations, so you can view your business as a whole.

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With Dynamics 365 Business Central software for wholesale businesses, you can:

– Improve inventory management

– Improve order processing and fulfilment

– Manage pricing and discounts

– Streamline complex supply chain processes

– Manage and control finances

– Integrate EDI and e-commerce systems

– Generate analyses and reports

 

Features of A Wholesale ERP Software

Here are some features that make Business Central the foremost ERP software for wholesale and distribution companies:

Integrated Order, Inventory & Accounts Management

Unify your wholesale and distribution operations with Dynamics 365 Business Central. Integrating your order, inventory and accounts management provides complete visibility across your company and allows you to see how one part of your business impacts another.

Mobile Access & Real-Time Updates

Mobile access gives distribution, warehouse and sales staff all the information they need whilst on the go, as well as allowing them to feed information back into the system. With a fully compatible interface, Dynamics 365 Business Central is easy to use across all mobile devices. Modernise your communications with access to Business Central from anywhere, at any time.

Pricing & Discount Matrix Automation

Manage extensive promotions, discounts and customer-specific purchase rates in one interface and implement automated pricing using the accounting features of this ERP software. Customer-specific discounts will be applied automatically if a purchase or invoice is made, saving time that would usually be spent manually applying agreed rates.

Order Fulfilment & Dispatch Efficiency

Thanks to this unified system that supports back-orders, direct orders and automated pick and put away, you’ll be able to reduce the resources allocated to ordering and dispatching. Dynamics 365 Business Central empowers your warehouse team to update the system in real-time with consistent mobile access.

Inventory Tracking & Stock Management

Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a set of tools to accurately and efficiently manage your stock levels. You can track and analyse inventory across multiple locations in real-time to let wholesalers and distributors maintain optimal stock levels and reduce excess inventory.

Better Collaboration with Suppliers

With integrated supplier management tools from Dynamics 365 Business Central, UK wholesalers and distributors can improve communication and collaboration with their suppliers. This exceptional software helps wholesalers and distributors in negotiating better terms, managing supplier performance, and ensuring timely deliveries.

Get Started with Dynamics 365 Business Central

If you would like to discuss moving to Business Central, or getting more support to your Dynamics NAV, we would love to help you take your business to the next level.

Why Choose Brookland Solutions?

Brookland Solutions is an enduring partner of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with years of domain expertise across industries, including wholesale and distribution. We understand the multiple challenges you face with warehousing, logistics, and customer service, and you can confidently find the right solutions with our help.

Whether you’re looking to automate or innovate your processes to keep up with consumer demand, streamline your supply chain, or reduce time spent on manual data entry, we’ve got the solution to help you achieve all this and more.

Let us help you gain instant visibility and accurate real-time insights of your supply chain whilst supporting you to improve and optimise your current distribution operations.

Get started with Business Central for your wholesale and distribution business. Book a demo today.

Meet Lesley, our Lead Consultant & Expert in Wholesale & Distribution ERP

FAQs

What companies are suited to wholesale & distribution ERP software?2025-07-21T09:59:52+00:00

While ERPs can support all organisations, companies that manage inventory, handle bulk sales, deal with multiple suppliers, or operate warehouses can benefit specifically from this software.

Is Business Central right for small wholesalers?2025-07-21T09:59:38+00:00

Yes, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a scalable and modular ERP, making it ideal for small to mid-sized wholesale businesses looking to grow. 

Can ERP help with customer-specific pricing?2025-07-21T09:59:22+00:00

Yes, ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central allow you to set customer-specific pricing, discounts, and payment terms.

What features should I look for in a wholesale ERP system?2025-07-21T09:58:19+00:00

Depending on your business priorities, you need to look for inventory and warehouse management, demand forecasting, order and returns processing, customer pricing controls, integration with e-commerce platforms, and robust financial reporting.

How does ERP help wholesale and distribution companies?2025-07-21T09:57:09+00:00

Wholesale ERP systems offer real-time inventory tracking, streamline order fulfilment, improve supplier coordination, automate invoicing, and advanced reporting, helping wholesale and distribution companies reduce costs, improve customer service, and scale operations.

What is ERP software?2025-07-21T09:56:53+00:00

ERP software helps manage and improve operations for businesses, including wholesale distributors.

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