Wholesale & Distribution

Move product faster with smarter distribution technology

From the warehouse to the storefront, we build what distributors run on: ERP, warehouse management, EDI, and B2B commerce. Product moves faster, and inventory costs less.

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ERP & WMS
EDI & B2B commerce
Industry engagement
D365

D365 expertise

Business Central and F&O implementations for distribution companies

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EDI

EDI and integration

Automated trading partner connections across your supply chain

Architecture planning session
B2B

B2B eCommerce

Self-service ordering portals integrated with your ERP

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25+

Years of expertise

Enterprise software across wholesale and distribution

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What we build

From purchase order to proof of delivery

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Distribution ERP implementation

Dynamics 365 Business Central or Finance & Operations configured for inventory, purchasing, sales, and warehouse workflows.

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Warehouse management systems

Barcode and RFID scanning, zone management, and wave picking across receiving, putaway, and shipping.

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Order management and fulfillment

Automated allocation, backorder management, drop-shipping, and multi-channel consolidation from entry to delivery.

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EDI and trading partner integration

Automated purchase orders, invoices, and ASNs with suppliers and customers over ANSI X12 and EDIFACT.

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Inventory optimization and demand forecasting

AI-driven forecasting and safety stock analysis that cut carrying costs and prevent stockouts.

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B2B eCommerce platforms

Self-service ordering with customer-specific pricing, real-time inventory, and order tracking tied to your ERP.

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Route and delivery optimization

Route planning, fleet management, and last-mile logistics that cut transport costs and lift on-time delivery.

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Pricing and rebate management

Customer-specific pricing, volume discounts, promotions, vendor rebates, and landed cost in one place.

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Distribution analytics and BI

Dashboards for inventory turns, fill rates, margin, vendor performance, and customer profitability.

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ERP migration and modernization

Move from Dynamics GP, NAV, or legacy systems to cloud D365 with minimal disruption.

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CRM and sales enablement

Sales visibility into purchase history, open orders, credit status, and product recommendations.

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AI-powered distribution intelligence

Demand prediction, dynamic pricing, lead time analysis, and automated reorder recommendations from your data.

Who we work with

Types of distributors we serve

Different distribution segments carry different technology requirements, from high-SKU general merchandise to regulated pharmaceutical supply.

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Electrical and Industrial Supply

Complex pricing, contractor accounts, and job-based ordering

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Food and Beverage Distribution

Cold chain, lot traceability, and route delivery

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Building Materials

Delivery scheduling, project accounts, and multi-location inventory

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Automotive Parts

Fitment data, fast-moving SKUs, and multi-channel fulfillment

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Medical and Pharmaceutical

Serialization, temperature monitoring, and compliance

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General Merchandise

High SKU counts, seasonal demand, and promotional pricing

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Common questions about distribution technology

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What ERP systems does Aedista recommend for wholesale distributors?
We implement Dynamics 365 Business Central for mid-market distributors and Finance & Operations for larger, multi-warehouse companies, configured for distribution workflows including lot tracking, multi-location inventory, landed cost, and vendor rebates.
How can a warehouse management system improve distribution efficiency?
A WMS automates receiving and putaway with barcode or RFID, optimizes pick paths, enables wave and batch picking, and gives real-time inventory visibility. Distributors typically see 20 to 40 percent higher throughput and fewer picking errors.
Can you integrate our ERP with EDI trading partners?
Yes. We automate the exchange of purchase orders, invoices, and ASNs across ANSI X12 and EDIFACT, and integrate with VANs like SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce, and DiCentral to eliminate manual order entry.
How does inventory optimization reduce carrying costs for distributors?
We use demand forecasting, safety stock calculations, and reorder point analysis to hold the right stock at each location, cutting excess inventory, preventing stockouts, and freeing cash tied up in slow-moving SKUs.
What is the typical timeline for implementing a distribution ERP?
Business Central for a distributor typically takes 3 to 6 months for core modules; adding WMS, EDI, and eCommerce may extend to 6 to 10 months, and Finance & Operations for large multi-warehouse operations 8 to 14 months.
Can you build a B2B eCommerce portal integrated with our ERP?
Yes. We build B2B platforms that integrate directly with Dynamics 365 for real-time inventory, customer-specific pricing, order entry, tracking, and payment, including the 5-brand commerce system for Fechheimer Brothers, a Berkshire Hathaway company.
How do you handle data migration from our legacy distribution system?
Our methodology covers data assessment and cleansing, phased migration from master data through open and historical transactions, validation checkpoints, a parallel running period, and cutover planning that minimizes disruption.
Do you support multi-warehouse and multi-location distribution?
Yes. We implement inter-warehouse transfers, consolidated inventory visibility, location-specific pricing and tax, centralized purchasing with decentralized fulfillment, and consolidated financial reporting.