Distribution ERP Software for Inventory, Orders, and Fulfillment

A distribution ERP is software designed for wholesalers and distributors to manage inventory, orders, purchasing, warehouse operations, and financials in one connected system.

It helps by providing:

• Real-time visibility into stock, orders, and costs

• Centralized data for sales, purchasing, logistics, and accounting

• Tools for multi-warehouse management, picking, packing, and shipping

• Automated purchasing, demand planning, and replenishment

• Integrated financials tied directly to inventory and order activity

The result: faster fulfillment, fewer errors, lower costs, and better scalability as order volumes and locations grow.

Distributors switch from legacy ERP systems to Acumatica because older software can’t keep up with modern inventory demands, multi-warehouse operations, or real-time visibility. Acumatica provides a cloud-based, connected platform that supports higher order volumes, faster fulfillment, and lower IT costs.

Key reasons include:

• Real-time data across inventory, orders, purchasing, and financials

• Cloud access from anywhere without servers, VPNs, or remote desktops

• Lower maintenance — no manual upgrades or hardware to manage

• Faster integrations with eCommerce, marketplaces, shipping, and EDI

• Better scalability for new warehouses, product lines, and channels

• Modern automation that reduces manual entry and eliminates duplicate data

distributors and wholesalers get a more flexible, efficient system that removes the limitations and costs of outdated ERP software.

Acumatica is designed for small to mid-sized and growing distribution companies—including wholesalers, importers, and multi-location distributors—that need advanced inventory, order, purchasing, and warehouse management with the flexibility to scale.

It’s especially valuable for:

• Wholesale distributors managing high transaction volumes or large SKU counts

• Multi-warehouse or multi-location operations needing real-time visibility

• Companies with complex supply chains or multiple product lines

• Industries such as industrial supplies, building materials, food & beverage, electrical, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, or electronics

• Businesses needing cloud and mobile access for warehouse and remote teams

• Teams wanting everything connected—sales, purchasing, inventory, finance, CRM, shipping, and eCommerce

Acumatica is also a great fit for distributors who have outgrown tools like QuickBooks or legacy ERP systems and now need automation, real-time visibility, and the ability to scale without manual work.

Acumatica Distribution Edition includes all the tools distributors need to manage inventory, purchasing, sales, and fulfillment in one connected system. Core features include:

• Real-time inventory and multi-warehouse management

• Automated replenishment and demand forecasting

• Lot and serial tracking for full traceability

• Built-in warehouse management with barcode scanning

• Automated order processing and returns (RMA) handling

• Purchasing and vendor management with landed cost support

• Seamless integrations with shipping carriers, eCommerce platforms, and EDI systems

These capabilities give distributors accurate inventory control and connected workflows across the entire operation.

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Yes. Acumatica supports full multi-warehouse and multi-location inventory management, giving distributors real-time visibility and control across every facility.

Key capabilities include:

• Real-time stock levels for each warehouse and bin

• In-transit inventory tracking during transfers

• Automated replenishment between locations

• Warehouse-specific reorder points and stocking rules

• Centralized purchasing with location-level fulfillment

• Tools for picking, packing, transfers, and cycle counts

• Lot and serial tracking across all sites

This allows distributors to manage multiple warehouses, remote locations, and distribution centers inside one connected system.

Yes. Acumatica supports both lot and serial number tracking to help distributors manage traceability, compliance, and accurate inventory control across products and locations.

Key capabilities include:

• Lot and serial tracking at the item, warehouse, and transaction level

• Full traceability from receipt to shipment

• Expiration date and shelf-life management when required

• Compliance support for regulated industries

• Accurate costing tied to each lot or serial number

• Visibility into product history for returns, warranties, or recalls

This makes sure distributors and wholesalers always know where products originated, where they moved, and how they were used across the entire supply chain.

Yes. Acumatica includes built-in integrations and open APIs that allow distributors to connect with shipping carriers, eCommerce platforms, and EDI systems without relying on disconnected tools.

Common integrations include:

• Shipping carriers such as UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, and regional carriers

• eCommerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, and WooCommerce

• EDI providers for trading partner compliance and automated order exchange

• Marketplace connectors for Amazon, Walmart, and other online channels

• Third-party logistics (3PL) integrations for outsourced fulfillment

These integrations help distributors streamline order flow, reduce manual entry, and keep inventory and fulfillment data synchronized across every channel.

Yes. Acumatica includes built-in warehouse management tools with full support for barcode scanning and mobile devices. Warehouse teams can perform key tasks from any mobile scanner, tablet, or smartphone.

Capabilities include:

• Barcode scanning for receiving, picking, packing, and shipping

• Mobile access for cycle counts, adjustments, and transfers

• Directed picking and optimized warehouse workflows

• Real-time inventory updates as transactions occur

• Support for Android and iOS devices

• Integration with popular handheld scanners and rugged warehouse hardware

This allows warehouse staff to work faster and more accurately while keeping inventory data up to date across all locations.

Yes. Acumatica includes full landed cost functionality so distributors can calculate the true cost of inventory by allocating freight, duties, taxes, and other charges directly to purchased items.

Key capabilities include:

• Adding freight, duty, tariffs, and fees to inventory costs

• Allocating costs by quantity, weight, value, or manually

• Applying landed costs during PO receipt or after vendor invoices arrive

• Updating item costs and margins automatically

• Tracking variance between expected and actual landed costs

• Supporting multi-currency and international suppliers

This ensures distributors always have accurate product costs, better margin visibility, and more reliable pricing decisions.