ERP for Trading & Distribution Industry
End-to-End ERP for Wholesalers, Distributors & Trading Companies
Introduction
The trading and distribution industry operates on speed, accuracy, and real-time visibility across inventory, purchasing, warehousing, sales, and dispatch. AIS Business Corp's Trading & Distribution ERP is a fully integrated, SAP-powered solution designed for wholesalers, distributors, importers, exporters, FMCG suppliers, and multi-location trading businesses.
The solution manages the complete supply chain—from procurement and warehouse storage to order processing, delivery, returns, and financial reconciliation. With built-in automation, approvals, alerts, analytics, and real-time dashboards, businesses gain complete operational control and improved profitability.
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SAP S/4HANA
Enterprise-grade ERP designed for large trading houses, wholesalers, and multi-location distribution enterprises. Supports advanced finance, procurement, sales and distribution (SD), supply chain management, centralized and multi-warehouse operations, demand planning, batch and serial number tracking, pricing and discount management, credit control, real-time analytics, and end-to-end automation across complex trading and distribution networks.
SAP Business One
A complete ERP solution for small and medium trading and distribution businesses, including wholesalers, distributors, importers, exporters, and FMCG traders. Covers procurement, inventory management, multi-warehouse control, sales, pricing, promotions, finance, costing, batch tracking, route sales, and distribution management with fast deployment and easy scalability.
Cloud ERP (Private, Public Cloud & On-Premise)
Flexible and scalable ERP deployment options tailored for trading and distribution companies. Choose Private Cloud for dedicated infrastructure and enhanced security, Public Cloud for cost-effective SaaS deployment with automatic updates, or On-Premise for full system control, deep customization, and seamless integration with warehouse management systems (WMS), logistics providers, barcode/RFID solutions, and legacy applications.
Key Challenges in Trading & Distribution
Inaccurate Stock Levels & Slow Inventory Tracking
Manual stock updates cause shortages, overstocking, dead stock, and revenue loss.
Poor Warehouse Control & High Operational Leakage
Inefficient bin management, pick-pack errors, and poor stock handling result in wastage.
Manual Order Processing & Dispatch Delays
Order fulfillment becomes slow without automation, affecting customer satisfaction.
Supplier & Purchase Inconsistency
Late procurement affects delivery timelines and stock availability.
Multi-Location Visibility Issues
Managing multiple warehouses or godowns without real-time sync creates mismatch.
Inefficient Sales Return & Damage Handling
Without proper tracking, loss control becomes difficult.
AIS Trading & Distribution ERP - Complete End-to-End Solution
Purchase & Vendor Management
- Purchase requests & approvals
- Purchase orders
- GRN, QC & stock inward
- Supplier rating & price lists
- Automated replenishment
Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Real-time stock updates
- Batch/lot tracking
- Bin/rack management
- Multi-warehouse stock sync
- FIFO/FEFO
- Stock transfers
- Damage & expiry tracking
Sales & Order Management
- Quotation, order, delivery
- Dispatch planning
- Part/Full deliveries
- Sales returns & replacements
- E-invoicing & GST billing
Distribution & Logistics
- Route planning
- Vehicle assignment
- Load planning & dispatch
- Delivery tracking
- POD (Proof of Delivery)
- Third-party logistics integration
Customer & Distributor Management
- Customer master
- Distributor & retailer mapping
- Pricing tiers & discounts
- Credit limit & payment terms
- CRM support
Finance & Accounting
- AR/AP
- GST billing
- Ledger & reporting
- Expense management
- Profitability analytics
Automation, Approvals & Alert Management
AIS Trading & Distribution ERP automates purchase planning, stock replenishment, order processing, inventory valuation, FIFO/FEFO issue, finance postings, GST reporting, and return handling. Automation reduces manual dependency and improves speed and accuracy.
Automation
Automates purchase planning, stock replenishment, order processing, inventory valuation, FIFO/FEFO issue, finance postings, GST reporting, and return handling for improved efficiency.
Approvals
Multi-level approval workflows control purchase approvals, price changes, discount overrides, credit limits, stock adjustments, and write-offs with maker–checker controls.
Alerts
Real-time alerts notify users about low stock, reorder triggers, near-expiry items, delayed dispatches, overdue payments, and operational exceptions via dashboards, email, and mobile apps.
AI, Analytics & Intelligent ERP
The solution leverages SAP's embedded intelligence and analytics to enable data-driven decision-making. SAP Joule (GenAI Copilot) allows users to query sales, stock, orders, and profitability using natural language.
Advanced dashboards provide insights into fast- and slow-moving items, sales performance, margin trends, warehouse efficiency, route profitability, and customer behavior. Predictive analytics support smarter replenishment planning and demand forecasting.
Advanced AIS Features
Dashboards & BI Reports
- Stock ageing
- Fast-moving / slow-moving items
- Sales & purchase analytics
- Branch-wise performance
- Route-level profitability
Mobile App Integrations
- Stock check app
- Order-taking app for salesmen
- Delivery tracking app
- Warehouse inward/outward app
Third-Party Integrations
- Barcode/RFID
- Scales & label printers
- Tally, SAP, Zoho
- Shipping platforms & transport APIs
Reports & MIS (Trading & Distribution ERP)
AIS Trading & Distribution ERP provides comprehensive operational, sales, inventory, finance, and statutory reports for complete visibility and control.
Sales & Performance Reports
- Daily / Monthly Sales Summary
- Sales vs Target
- Zone-wise Sales Report
- Sales Employee-wise Sales Report
- Sales Employee-wise Actual vs Target
- Dealer / Customer-wise Sales Performance
- Last 3-Year Sales Report
- Wholesale Sales Details & Sales Returns
Collection & Statutory Reports
- Sales Employee-wise Collection Report
- Zone-wise Collection Report
- Sales Statutory Collection Details
Inventory & Warehouse Reports
- Current Stock by Store / Warehouse
- Reorder Level & Stock Shortage Report
- Stock Aging Report
Margin & Pricing Reports
- Purchase vs Sales Margin Report
- Price List Comparison
Lead & CRM Reports
- Lead Management Report
- Lead Conversion Report
These reports help improve sales efficiency, inventory accuracy, margin control, statutory compliance, and strategic planning.
Benefits of AIS Trading & Distribution ERP
Why Choose AIS Business Corp
Our Implementation Process
AIS ensures a seamless implementation journey:
Requirement study & workflow mapping
Master data preparation
Customization based on trading & distribution workflows
Warehouse and inventory setup
User training for purchase, sales, and warehouse teams
Controlled go-live with on-ground support
Post-go-live monitoring & optimization
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can AIS ERP manage multiple warehouses?
Does the ERP support barcode and RFID?
Can salesmen take orders using mobile apps?
Does AIS ERP support batch, expiry, and serial number tracking?
Can AIS ERP automate purchase reordering?
Is real-time inventory visibility available?
Does the ERP support van sales or route sales?
Can AIS ERP handle B2B and wholesale pricing?
Is GST, e-invoice, and e-way bill integration available?
Does AIS ERP provide sales and distribution analytics?
Call to Action
Digitize your trading and distribution operations with AIS Business Corp's advanced ERP solution. Get real-time control over stock, orders, suppliers, and deliveries. Contact us today for a personalized demo.
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