Distributors and logistics companies live on thin margins and high volumes. Every pricing error, stock discrepancy or failed delivery eats into profit. A well-implemented ERP for distribution and logistics gives control over the full chain from supplier to customer.
Key capabilities for distributors
Purchasing and landed cost
Manage supplier price lists, purchase orders, shipments and goods receipts. Landed cost calculation spreads freight, customs duties, clearance and insurance across items so margins reflect reality.
Multi-warehouse inventory
Track stock across warehouses, branches and vans, with transfers, bin locations and batch or expiry tracking where relevant.
Pricing and promotions
Customer-specific price lists, volume discounts, promotions and credit limits applied automatically at order entry.
Order management
Orders from sales reps, e-commerce, EDI or customer portals flow into one queue, with availability checks and backorder handling.
Van sales and route sales
Mobile apps for reps who sell directly from vehicles: loading, selling, collecting cash and returning stock, with end-of-day reconciliation.
Key capabilities for logistics
- Warehouse management: receiving, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch with barcode scanning.
- Fleet and trip management: vehicles, drivers, trips, fuel and maintenance.
- Proof of delivery: signatures, photos and location captured on a driver app.
- Customer billing based on storage, handling and transport services.
Integrations that matter
- E-commerce platforms and marketplaces.
- Shipping and last-mile delivery providers.
- Banks and payment gateways for collections.
- ZATCA e-invoicing for every invoicing channel.
Reports leaders watch
| Report | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Gross margin by customer and item | Shows where you really make money |
| Stock ageing and slow movers | Releases cash tied up in inventory |
| On-time, in-full deliveries | Customer service quality |
| Receivables ageing | Cash flow risk |
Getting started
Start with clean item and customer master data, consistent units of measure and accurate opening stock. Then roll out warehouse scanning and mobile sales once the core is stable.
Field apps are covered in enterprise mobile apps for field teams. Our ERP consultants work with distributors in Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam.