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Distribution & 3PL

3PL operations, warehouse efficiency, distributor ERP, fulfillment client onboarding, demand management, and inventory practice for wholesale and distribution operations.

3PL Operations

Client onboarding, fulfillment billing, multi-tenant warehouse operations, and the inventory practices that separate well-run 3PLs from the rest.

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3PL Operations Manager's Guide to Inventory Management

Introduction The US Census Bureau noted that in October 2022, manufacturers, retailers, and merchant wholesalers carried almost $2,500 billion in inventory, 16.4% more than the previous year. As more businesses turn to third-party logistics (3PLs) to help them manage their inventory and fulfill orders, the global 3PL market is expected to grow to USD1,993.72 billion by 2028, with a CAGR … Continued

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Warehouse Efficiency

Put-away, picking, peak-season preparation, and labor optimization for distribution and 3PL warehouses.

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Warehouse Efficiency Ahead of Peak Season

Peak season in fulfillment is rough! Client and consumer expectations are high, volumes are up, SLA’s are tight, and good labor can be hard to find. Peak season can be challenging in third-party logistics if you don’t have a streamlined way to handle the chaos. Whether you want to avoid the mistakes of last year … Continued

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Distributor ERP

Selecting and implementing ERP for wholesale distributors — features, vertical fit, and deployment patterns.

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ERP Software for Distributors and Wholesalers

Learn the fundamentals and benefits of ERP Software. What should I know to begin? To be successful in today’s business climate, distributors and wholesalers must synchronize their departments, maximize worker efficiency, and ensure the accuracy and accessibility of business data. Comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software fulfills these requirements while eliminating manual processes and associated … Continued

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Tax & Business

Section 179, financing, and other business-side considerations for distribution software investments.

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Section 179 Tax Deduction for Distribution Software

Throughout 2021, it’s important think about the benefits of the Section 179 Deduction for software purchases. What is the Section 179 Deduction?Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software purchased/financed and installed during that tax year. That means that if you buy (or … Continued

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What customers say

30%

“Distribution One has allowed us to deliver 30% more orders without having to increase our labor force.”
President, Patiin,Inc

$500,000

““Having spent 30 years on the operations side of distribution using SAP and AS400 software within global giants such as Seiko Instruments® and Nike®, I have not encountered a better system than ERP-ONE. The efficiencies and expandability has allowed us to improve our sales by $500,000 per employee in a year.””
Chief Operating Officer, VLC Distribution
“Both Fast-Spec and Summit Industries have worked hand-in-hand with Distribution One to create customized solutions… which have enabled us to focus on streamlining our productivity and servicing our customers.”
President, Fast-Spec, Inc. and Summit Industries, Inc.

Advantive products supporting distribution & 3pl

Purpose-built software for the practices covered above.

DDI System inFORM ERP for specialty wholesale distributors. Distribution One ERP-ONE+ for distributors of fasteners, JanSan, and foodservice equipment. VeraCore Order management and warehouse management for 3PLs and fulfillment operators.