ERP for Distributors – Warehouse Management Software

What is Distribution ERP Software for Cloud WMS

Ximple Warehouse Management Software (WMS) covers the tools to handle the plan, administer, execute, track and report the activities conducted in one or more Distribution warehouses that belong to wholesale distributors. Warehouse management software covers the ‘Flow’ of material for wholesale distributors. Ximple cloud warehouse management system handles the following activities:

Material planning
Material receipt and quality inspection
Putaway of materials received to specified locators
Move materials to the production floor
Pick and release the materials to dispatch staging area
Physical inventory count and adjustments
Cycle count and adjustment
Reduce the obsolescence inventory

Challenges with Distribution ERP Software and How to Solve?

Ximple Warehouse Management software solves three important challenges faced by wholesale distributors i.e. a large number of items, a large number of transactions, and the manual effort required to maintain warehouse discipline. Depending ontypes of Distribution ERP software exist, the number of items may be anywhere from a few thousand for the manufacturing industry to hundreds of thousands for wholesale distributors and retail industry or a third-party logistic (3PL) service provider.

The correct definition of items is important to the wholesale distribution industry, while Item definition is incidental in a 3PL service provider.

A large number of transactions characterizes a typical wholesale distribution warehouse. Ximple warehouse management solution helps thousands of items to be located on a single day, picked, grouped into pallets, and then loaded onto the trucks. It makes it possible to track and perform error-free transactions on a scale.

Ximple Cloud-Based WMS solutions enable warehouse discipline. Each allows an item or a group of items has to be tagged to a specific location in the warehouse. On receipt of items, it allows being placed (putaway) in the correct location.

Usually, most wholesale distributors prefer to pick past items ahead of newly received items. Ximple offers options to follow either FIFO (First In First Out) or LIFO (Last In First Out) depending upon the type of product, market needs, and unit cost. To avoid stock out, the warehouse management system generates timely Internal warehouse requisitions. Finally, warehouse management software continuously monitored for shelf life and obsolescence for items.

Essential Features of Ximple Warehouse Management System (WMS) ERP for Distributors

Common Features of Distribution ERP Software for warehouse management listed below:

Item definitions
Material receipt and putaway
Material Pick
Pick Wave
Material Returns
Min-max planning
Barcode
Easy integration with SCM
QR Code
RFID
Cycle Count
Physical Inventory Count
Voice support
Visual guidance
Stock Locators
Cross-docking

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Automate Warehouse Management, Drives Productivity & Optimize Inventory for Distributors

Next-Generation Cloud WMS solutions integrated Ximple ERP Supports multiple divisions, unlimited branches and stores. Each Warehouse can be set up with its own unique location/level structure. Transfers between warehouses are a simple process that can be achieved manually or generated by the system in the case of resupply and overstock.

Easy receipt entry of goods from suppliers and other warehouses
Automated and manual transfers between distribution centers, primary or secondary warehouses based on demand
Automated damaged and defective material return to the supplier
Comprehensive shipment management that allows the setup of multiple carriers and shipping methods
Setup of delivery routes
Manage shipping packing slips and label printing
Notify customers by email when sending out a shipment
Streamline the process for shipment billing and payment collection at the time of delivery

Why Leading Wholesale Distributors trust Ximple Warehouse ERP Software?

Easy Tax Filling
Improve Accuracy
Cost Reduction
Streamline Integration
Stress-Free invoicing
Scalable
Accessibility
Localized Support
Real-time financial data
Improved cash flow and reduction in working capital requirements
Statutory Compliances

Why Ximple Cloud-Based ERP for Distributors Ideal for Warehouse Management ?

A Ximple Cloud ERP for Warehouse Management System is an ERP with WMS solutions integrated into the application. The main advantage is the single source of truth. The items have to be defined once in the inventory management application and used in the WMS system. Besides, Our Next-Generation modern Cloud ERPs support ADC (Automated Data Capture) Devices like Barcode and QR Code Scanners, essential for the WMS user.

Another benefit of integrated our Cloud-Based WMS solutions with Ximple Cloud ERP is that eliminates the need for software hardware infrastructure management, WMS shifts to the cloud (Cloud WMS system), reducing the wholesale distributor’s overall costs. Also, the wholesale distributors can enjoy the other benefits of the Cloud like scalability and advanced security.

Why Leading Wholesale Distributors are Selecting Ximple Warehouse Management System (WMS) integrated with Cloud ERP?

WMS Warehouse Management System meets the wholesale distributor’s industry requirements: Each wholesale distribution group has its own unique requirements from WMS. Cross-docking, Barcode integration, QR Code Integration, RFID Tagging, advanced material planning, including reorder point planning, and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ). Ximple WMS & Cloud ERP Application meets all above wholesale distributor’s requirements.
Long-term Scalability: WMS complexity increases exponentially with wholesale distribution business growth. Ximple ERP for distributors & WMS handles this complexity as the distributor’s business grows.
Peak Load Handling: ERP System handles the sudden surge in load on the Warehouse.
Seasonal Load Handling: ERP Management Software offers tools to wholesale distributors to adjust WMS load based on seasonal demand.
ADC Integration: The ERP System support barcoding.
Data security: ERP management software & Cloud WMS systems handle sensitive data and data security.
Adaptable to new technology: advanced technologies will drive the supply chain of the future. Ximple Cloud ERP provides the best technology currently available and it has a core technological core foundation to adapt to any new technology that will mature soon.
Modular: Cloud WMS Seamlessly integrates with the cloud ERP software.
Easy to use: Ximple warehouse management system (WMS) is intuitive and logical. A user who is not technologically savvy is able to use the application and perform transactions.
Value for money: warehouse management software meets the critical requirements for wholesale distributors at the lowest cost.
Unique Requirements : Ximple ERP allowing you to manage your company’s unique requirements with the automation you need.

What are the Benefits of Distribution ERP Software?

Improved Inventory Accuracy
Reduction in order fulfillment lead-time
Better warehouse space utilization
Improvement in warehouse productivity
Reduction in different costs, including shipping costs, labor costs, scrap costs & cost of obsolescence.

Ximple ERP for Distributors & Warehouse Management Software (WMS) :

Ximple Offers SaaS-based Cloud ERP management software to Leading Wholesale Distributors. If you are in the wholesale distribution business, Ximple WMS integrated Cloud ERP is the ideal choice. The solution is ideally architected to support the wholesale distribution business niche.

Cloud WMS severs Warehouse Management needs for Electrical Wholesale Distributors, Automotive Distributors, HVAC wholesalers, Plumbing distributors, Fasteners Distributors, Industrial Distributors, Hose and Fittings Distributors, Construction Distributors, Electronics Distributors, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Distributors, Power Transmissions, Bearing Distributors, Cleaning Supply Distributors, Tobacco Distributors, Wine and Liquor Distributors, Novelty Distributors, Office Supply Distributors & Convenience Store Distributors.

ERP For Wholesale Distributors – Software Selection Criteria

• Does your ERP Software meet your Business Needs?
• Does your ERP solution aligns with company goals?
• Will ERP Software Integrate/compatible with existing systems?
• Have partner Network/Availability?
• What type of training/support options offered by the ERP Solution provider?
• Have references and recommendations from customers?
• Does your ERP provider invest in tomorrow’s technology?