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Ximple ERP is a cloud-based supply chain management platform built specifically for wholesale distributors. Unify demand planning, purchasing, inventory, warehouse, transportation, and order management so your team can plan, source, stock, deliver, and return products with confidence.

Replace disconnected purchasing tools, spreadsheets, and separate WMS/TMS solutions with one integrated supply chain ERP that connects suppliers, branches, warehouses, and customers on a single real-time data model—designed for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, industrial, fasteners, tobacco, cash & carry, and general merchandise wholesale distribution.

What is supply chain management software for wholesale distribution?

Supply chain management software for wholesale distribution coordinates the end-to-end flow of products—from forecast and demand plan to purchase orders, inbound logistics, inventory, warehouse operations, order fulfillment, transportation, and returns. Ximple ERP connects every step so you can reduce stockouts, lower carrying costs, and improve service levels across your distribution network.

ERP Software for Accounting in Wholesale Distribution

Ximple Supply Chain Management Software is built for wholesale distributors that manage thousands of SKUs, multiple branches, and complex supplier networks. It is not a generic manufacturing or retail tool—it is a cloud ERP designed around the realities of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, industrial, fasteners, tobacco, cash & carry, and general merchandise distribution.

End-to-End Supply Chain in One ERP

Connect forecasts, purchasing, inbound logistics, inventory, warehouse, transportation, and returns in a single platform instead of separate point solutions.

Real-Time Visibility Across Network

See supply and demand across central warehouses, branches, hubs, trucks, and consignment locations with accurate, up-to-date data.

Built for Distributor Margins

Capture landed cost, rebates, freight, and vendor terms so you know true product and customer profitability—and can negotiate from a position of strength.

Cloud-Native & Scalable

Support growth in volume, branches, and channels without adding disconnected systems or heavy IT overhead.

Supply Chain Challenges Wholesale Distributors Face—Solved in One Platform

Distributors need to balance service levels, cost, and cash across a sprawling supply chain. Ximple ERP is designed to resolve the most common bottlenecks and risks for modern wholesale distribution.

Poor Forecast Accuracy

Limited or manual forecasting leads to stockouts on fast movers and overstock on slow movers. Ximple brings AI-supported demand planning to align purchases with real demand and seasonality.

Disconnected Purchasing & Inventory

Buyers often lack clear visibility into branch-level stock, open orders, and supplier performance. Ximple gives purchasing real-time inventory and demand views directly inside ERP.

Manual Warehouse & Logistics Processes

Paper-based receiving, picking, and shipping slow down operations and introduce errors. Ximple connects supply chain plans to barcode WMS and transportation tracking.

Limited Supplier Collaboration

Without a central view of performance, it is hard to negotiate terms or adjust lead times. Ximple tracks vendor performance, on-time delivery, and cost changes in one place.

Hidden Costs & Margin Leakage

Freight, duties, returns, and rush orders often erode margins silently. Ximple ties every supply chain event to costing and finance so you see the full impact.

Siloed Systems & Inconsistent Data

Standalone forecasting, WMS, TMS, and purchasing tools create data silos. Ximple consolidates them into a single platform where every function sees the same numbers.

Trusted by Forward-Thinking Wholesale Distributors

Distributors use Ximple ERP to modernize their supply chain—from supplier collaboration to last-mile delivery—while keeping inventory, service levels, and cash tightly under control.

Selecting an ERP is one of the most important decisions a distributor can make. With Ximple, the transition was smoother than we expected, and the support team was consistently proactive and knowledgeable. What impressed us most was how quickly issues were resolved and how invested the team was in our success. Ximple has become a reliable foundation for our operations, and I would make the same decision again without hesitation.

Kathy G Johnson, Glaze Supply Company, GA

Moving to a new ERP is a long-term commitment, so we needed a platform and a team we could trust. Ximple delivered exactly that. The data migration was smooth, the rollout was structured, and the support has remained consistently strong years later. What has stood out most is the partnership—direct access to leadership, quick responses, and a willingness to improve the system based on real distributor needs. Ximple continues to deliver value long after implementation.

Chris Duncan, Duncan Supply, UT

What stands out about Ximple is how user-friendly and fast it is. The mobile-style interface fits perfectly with our day-to-day workflow, and the pricing service integration gives us everything we need—spec sheets, data, and full pricing functionality—without extra steps. Support has always been prompt and straightforward, making the platform easy to trust.

John Rose, Customer Service, Supply TN

We needed an ERP that could support multiple companies without adding layers of complexity. Ximple made that easy. We now operate three companies on one platform, and our team moves between them with confidence. Shared accounting and effortless cross-coverage have improved our efficiency and reduced downtime. It’s a straightforward system that delivers meaningful operational value.

John Thomson, First Electric Supply

We evaluated several ERPs and chose Ximple because it balanced power with simplicity. Implementation was smooth, adoption was quick, and the platform continues to deliver measurable operational gains. We have better visibility into our business, tighter control over inventory, and faster, more confident decision-making. It’s a modern ERP we trust to support our growth for years ahead.

Sean Brooks, EVP, Encompass Supply

Ximple stands out as one of the most thoughtfully designed ERP platforms I’ve worked with. It simplifies complex distribution workflows, improves data accuracy, and reduces the manual effort that often slows teams down. The implementation framework is strong, the product is stable, and the support team is highly responsive. I confidently recommend Ximple to distributors looking for a modern, dependable ERP.

Masood, ERP Consultant, WMD

Ximple has brought clarity, consistency, and efficiency to our operation. The system is easy for our team to use, reduces manual work, and gives us the real-time visibility we need to make confident decisions. It’s a modern ERP that delivers value without adding complexity.

Geoff Calhoun, President, House Electric

Ximple has been one of the easiest ERPs to support from an IT standpoint. The system is stable, secure, and designed with practical workflows that our users adopted quickly. We’ve reduced support tickets, improved data accuracy, and gained a platform we can confidently build on.

John Cox, IT Department Head, Thompson Distribution

Ximple has elevated our customer service in a way that’s easy to see every day. Orders move faster, information is always accurate, and our team can serve customers with confidence. The system is simple to use and has made our service experience far more consistent.

Nick Patel, Owner, Discount Wholesale

We compared several ERP systems and Ximple stood out immediately. It offered the best balance of functionality, simplicity, and real-time visibility for a wholesale operation like ours. Implementation was smooth, the learning curve was low, and the platform has consistently delivered the performance we expected. Choosing Ximple over the others was the right call.

Jason, Owner, C&B Wholesale

Fast Facts — Supply Chain ERP Built Around Wholesale Distribution

Every capability in Ximple Supply Chain ERP reflects how distributors actually work—from supplier negotiations and container tracking to branch transfers, returns, and financial impacts.

End-to-End Visibility

See supply and demand across forecasts, POs, inbound shipments, inventory, orders, and returns in one real-time view.

AI-Supported Planning

Improve forecast accuracy with analytics that consider seasonality, trends, contracts, and vendor lead times.

Integrated WMS & TMS

Connect plans to warehouse and transportation execution with barcode WMS and shipment tracking.

Landed Cost & Margin Insight

Capture freight, duties, and surcharges at the item and shipment level for true profitability analysis.

Multi-Branch Coordination

Align inventory policies, transfers, and replenishment across central warehouses and branches.

Supplier Performance

Track on-time delivery, fill rates, cost changes, and quality metrics by vendor and lane.

Exception-Driven Workflows

Focus planners and buyers on late POs, forecast variances, and low-stock exceptions, not static reports.

Finance-Ready Data

Ensure every supply chain transaction posts correctly to inventory, cost, AP, and GL for accurate financials.

Core Supply Chain ERP Capabilities for Wholesale Distributors

Ximple Supply Chain Management Software unifies planning, sourcing, inventory, warehouse, transport, and order fulfillment. Expand each section to see how it supports your teams and partners.

Demand Planning & Forecast Management

Build more accurate demand plans using historical sales, seasonality, promotions, and customer commitments. Align purchasing, inventory, and capacity decisions with realistic demand.

  • Forecasts by item, family, branch, customer segment, or contract
  • Seasonality and trend analysis for key product lines
  • Collaboration with sales and category managers
  • Scenario planning for promotions and new product introductions
  • Exception alerts for forecast variance and unexpected spikes

Purchasing & Supplier Relationship Management

Give buyers a complete view of demand, stock, vendor performance, and cost so they can place smarter purchase orders and manage supplier relationships more effectively.

  • Central purchasing workbench with demand, stock, and open PO views
  • Automated PO suggestions based on plans and policies
  • Vendor lead-time management and performance scoring
  • Support for direct-ship, drop-ship, and consignment models
  • Approval workflows and budget controls for purchasing
  • Purchasing and supplier management workbench

Inventory & Multi-Location Stock Management

Connect supply chain plans directly to inventory and stock policies across warehouses, branches, trucks, and consignment locations.

  • Real-time on-hand, committed, on-order, and in-transit visibility
  • Min-max, reorder point, and safety stock management by location
  • Support for stock, non-stock, kits, and assemblies
  • Inter-branch transfer planning and execution
  • Inventory aging, turns, and service-level analytics

Warehouse Management & Fulfillment Execution

Turn plans into efficient, error-free warehouse operations with barcode-driven workflows that stay in sync with purchasing, inventory, and orders.

  • Barcode/RFID receiving, put-away, and bin management
  • Wave, batch, and zone picking optimized for wholesale orders
  • Cycle counting and physical inventory with handheld devices
  • Integration with label printing, packing, and shipping carriers
  • Real-time updates to inventory, orders, and financials

Transportation Management & Delivery Tracking

Coordinate outbound shipments, transfers, and last-mile delivery with full visibility from dock to customer, and back again for returns.

  • Shipment planning and load building for routes and carriers
  • Tracking for outbound and inter-branch transfers
  • Integration with carrier systems and proof-of-delivery processes
  • Freight and accessorial cost capture for true landed cost
  • Support for IoT/GPS data where available

Returns, Reverse Logistics & Quality

Manage returns and quality issues without losing control of cost, stock, or customer experience.

  • RMA workflows and returns authorization tied to orders and invoices
  • Inspection, disposition (return to stock, scrap, vendor return), and credit handling
  • Vendor returns and claims management
  • Tracking and reporting on reasons for returns and quality issues
  • Financial impact posting to inventory, AP, and GL

Supply Chain ERP Tailored for Your Distribution Business

Ximple Supply Chain ERP reflects how different wholesale industries plan, buy, stock, and deliver. Out-of-the-box logic keeps you close to your current processes while giving you a modern, connected platform.

Electrical Distributors

Manage long lead-time products, project-based demand, and job releases with confidence. Tie IDW and vendor data directly into planning, purchasing, and warehouse operations.

HVAC & Plumbing Distributors

Handle seasonal swings, truck stock, warranties, and service contracts with supply chain logic tuned to your mix of planned, emergency, and replacement demand.

Fasteners, Industrial & MRO

Manage high-volume, small-unit items, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), and customer-specific stocking programs with granular control over bins, supply, and service levels.

Tobacco, Cash & Carry & General Merchandise

Support frequent promotions, planograms, and high-velocity SKUs while staying compliant with regulations and managing multi-location supply and replenishment.

Specialty & Niche Distributors

Support unique product mixes, service models, and customer programs with flexible planning, purchasing, and fulfillment rules—all tied back to one supply chain ERP.

Ximple Supply Chain ERP vs Standalone Supply Chain Tools

Whether you are outgrowing QuickBooks, replacing a legacy ERP, or consolidating multiple systems after acquisitions, choosing the right platform is a strategic decision. Ximple ERP is designed to give distributors a modern, cloud-native foundation for the next decade.

Ximple Supply Chain ERP vs Standalone Supply Chain Tools

Many wholesale distributors try to run their supply chain with a patchwork of forecasting spreadsheets, purchasing tools, WMS, and TMS systems that do not share a single version of the truth. Ximple Supply Chain ERP brings these capabilities together in one cloud platform built specifically for wholesale distribution.

Capability Standalone Supply Chain Tools Ximple Supply Chain ERP for Wholesale Distribution
Architecture & Data Model Separate systems for planning, purchasing, WMS, TMS, and accounting with complex integrations and manual reconciliations. Single cloud ERP platform with one real-time data model spanning demand planning, purchasing, inventory, warehouse, transportation, orders, and finance.
Industry Focus Built for generic supply chain or manufacturing; limited understanding of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and cash & carry distribution. Purpose-built for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, industrial, fasteners, tobacco, cash & carry, and general merchandise wholesale distributors.
Inventory & Network Visibility Visibility often limited to a single warehouse or application; difficult to see true on-hand, in-transit, and committed inventory. End-to-end visibility across central warehouses, branches, trucks, consignment locations, and transfers with accurate on-hand, in-transit, and committed views.
Financial Integration Supply chain and financial data exist in different systems; landed cost and margin impact are difficult to calculate. Every supply chain transaction posts directly to inventory, cost, AP, and GL so finance has real-time insights into margins, cash, and working capital.
Change Management & IT Overhead Multiple vendors, upgrades, integrations, and user interfaces to manage, train, and secure. One vendor, one platform, and a consistent user experience for planners, buyers, warehouse teams, logistics, sales, and finance.

Before Ximple

Siloed supply chain systems, offline spreadsheets, and limited visibility across warehouses and branches. Rush orders, emergency buys, and excess inventory are common.

After Ximple ERP

One integrated supply chain ERP for wholesale distribution. Planners, buyers, warehouse, logistics, and finance work from the same real-time data to improve service levels and margins.

Implementation, Change Management & ROI for Supply Chain ERP

Ximple Supply Chain ERP is implemented with a proven methodology for wholesale distributors. We focus on clean data, process alignment, and phased go-lives for your supply chain, warehouse, and financial operations.

Phased Supply Chain Rollout

Start with core supply chain capabilities—demand planning, purchasing, inventory, and warehouse—and then extend into transportation, returns, and advanced analytics.

Time-to-Value for Distributors

Typical projects begin to deliver ROI within months as stockouts fall, rush orders decline, and inventory turns improve across your network.

Change Management & Training

Role-based training for planners, buyers, warehouse teams, and finance ensures adoption of the new supply chain processes and dashboards.

FAQ — Supply Chain Management Software for Wholesale Distribution

What is supply chain management software for wholesale distribution?

Supply chain management software for wholesale distribution connects demand planning, purchasing, inventory, warehouse, transportation, and order management in a single platform. Ximple ERP gives distributors real-time visibility from supplier to customer so they can plan, source, stock, deliver, and return products more efficiently.

How does Ximple ERP improve supply chain visibility for distributors?

Ximple ERP provides real-time visibility into forecasts, purchase orders, inbound shipments, inventory, transfers, and customer orders. Distributors can see what is on hand, in transit, committed, or backordered across branches, warehouses, and trucks—reducing stockouts, rush orders, and excess inventory.

Does Ximple support demand planning and automated replenishment?

Yes. Ximple ERP uses historical sales, seasonality, vendor lead times, and safety-stock policies to generate demand plans and automated replenishment suggestions. Buyers can review and approve purchase recommendations, helping reduce overstocking while preventing stockouts.

Can Ximple ERP integrate supply chain processes with accounting and finance?

Ximple ERP is a fully integrated supply chain and accounting platform. Every supply chain transaction—from PO and receipt to transfer, shipment, and return—posts automatically to inventory, cost, AP, and GL, giving finance teams real-time profitability and cash visibility.

What industries is Ximple supply chain ERP designed for?

Ximple supply chain ERP is designed for wholesale distributors in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, industrial, fasteners, tobacco, cash & carry, and general merchandise, as well as other multi-branch distribution businesses that need end-to-end supply chain visibility.

How quickly can distributors implement Ximple supply chain ERP?

Many distributors implement Ximple ERP in phases, with supply chain and distribution modules going live in as little as 90 days depending on scope, data readiness, and integrations. Standardized implementation playbooks help reduce risk and accelerate time-to-value.

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