Wholesale Distribution Has Unique Software Requirements
Wholesale businesses operate differently from retail. Large order quantities, complex pricing with trade discounts and schemes, credit sales to hundreds of retailers, GST invoicing for B2B customers, delivery and dispatch management, and large-volume stock handling — all require specific capabilities that general accounting software simply doesn't provide.
Purpose-built wholesale ERP addresses all of these requirements in one integrated system.
📦 Wholesale Scale: A mid-sized wholesale distributor may process 100–500 B2B invoices daily, manage credit for 500+ retailers, and track 2,000+ SKUs with varying purchase and sale prices. Only ERP can manage this reliably.
Wholesale-Specific ERP Features to Look For
1. Customer-Wise Price Lists
Different retailers get different prices based on volume, loyalty, or negotiated terms. ERP manages multiple customer price lists — automatically applying the right price for each customer without manual lookup.
2. Bulk Order Management
Process orders with 50, 100, or 500 line items efficiently. ERP handles bulk invoicing — which would take hours manually — in minutes with barcode scanning.
3. Credit Limit Management
Every retailer customer has a credit limit and payment terms. ERP enforces these automatically — blocking orders when a retailer has exceeded their credit limit, and alerting you to long-overdue accounts.
4. Dispatch and Delivery Management
Create delivery challans, allocate dispatch routes, and track order fulfilment. ERP generates packing lists and delivery schedules from confirmed orders.
5. Salesperson/Agent Commission Tracking
If you have sales agents who earn commission, ERP tracks sales by agent and calculates commission automatically at month end.
6. Scheme and Discount Management
Supplier schemes (buy 10 get 1 free, volume discounts) need to be passed on correctly to retailer customers. ERP manages complex pricing schemes — applying them correctly during billing.
MILAAN ERP for Wholesale Distributors
Customer Price Lists
Multiple price levels by customer segment or individual
Order Management
Sales order to invoice to dispatch workflow
Credit Control
Auto credit limit checks and overdue alerts
Dispatch Management
Delivery challans, route planning, fulfilment tracking
The Best ERP for Your Wholesale Business!
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