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Wholesalers occupy a middle position in the supply chain
between manufacturers and secondary distributors or retailers
for a wide range of durable, non-durable, industrial, and
consumer products. This position creates particularly unique
challenges to profitability. In a competitive global marketplace,
where supply networks are becoming increasingly complex and
customers demand more choice, faster fulfilment, and lower
prices, wholesalers often find themselves pressured from both
sides.
As a result, many struggle to meet their customer's needs
and remain profitable. To compete in this pressured supply
chain position, a wholesaler must control already tight margins
by increasing efficiency and eliminating waste. Yet many find
they are hindered by manual or disjointed processes, over
stocking, information delays and information that is hidden
or unavailable.
Technology can help by integrating processes, streamlining
information flows, and providing easy access to the information
required for operational improvement and confident decision-making.
Wholesalers need flexible and responsive systems, often multi
warehouse. They need to handle the ordering speedily and securely,
often using bar coding and advanced shipping techniques. Often
running trade counters, complete with EPOS. Purchasing, stocking
and sales are often handled in diverse units, such as weight,
length, pack etc. Tracking margins on sales becomes vital,
as margins, in volume businesses, are critical.
Profile has a number of products addressing the requirements
of this sector and we supply, implement and support market-leading
supply chain and ERP solutions, including those from Pegasus,
Sage and Microsoft;
each with their own advantages depending upon the size and
processes and needs of your business. Please contact
us to discuss your requirements.
An example of the solutions we provide for Wholesalers:
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