How Technology is Driving Change in Wholesale and Distribution Operations

The wholesale and distribution industry is undergoing significant changes as a result of advances in technology. This transformation is being driven by the increasing demand for real-time data, improved delivery times, and increased efficiency. Businesses in this industry are looking for new and innovative ways to streamline their operations, reduce costs, increase data visibility and of course, revenue.

One technology that is driving this change is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Microsoft Dynamics 365?Business Central?offers real-time data visibility and automation of manual processes, helping businesses to improve their operations and increase revenue.

One of the key features of?Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?is real-time data visibility. This feature provides businesses with a complete and up-to-date view of their operations, including inventory levels, customer demand, and delivery schedules. This increased visibility of data helps businesses to make informed decisions about how to manage their operations, resulting in increased revenue and reduced costs.

There are a number of options when it comes to visualising real-time data in Business Central.?

1. Power BI?– if you need a global view of your wholesale business metrics with the ability to drill down to gain new insights with the familiarity of software products that you are already using such as Excel, Power BI is for you. Sysco Software have extensive experience in creating reports with interactive data visualisations with themes and formatting that match your business branding.
2. Jet Reports?and Analytics takes Power BI to the next level and introduces data warehouse automation and BI customisation. If you are making business critical decisions without accurate information on hand, this could have very costly consequences. Jet Reports and Analytics is designed with business users in mind with easy to use visualisation features within Excel or Power BI. Establishing a system of record that includes historical data and multiple data sources guarantees that everyone is using the same information, and “truth,” to run their reports. Sysco Software Ireland’s leading certified partner for Jet Reports, Analytics and?Jet Budgets.

Another advantage of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the time savings it offers. By automating many of the manual processes involved in wholesale and distribution operations, businesses can reduce the time and resources required to manage their operations. This improved efficiency can result in increased revenue, reduced costs, and improved delivery times.

As an example, within a?Food Wholesale and Distribution?environment, Sysco Software have developed software that can track stock movements from origin to usage, controlling grades and yield optimisation throughout the operation – from receipt to packing. All costs within this process including service and haulage are managed to produce clear and true visibility of profits to the lowest level throughout seasonal fluctuations.?

The benefits of using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for wholesale and distribution operations are clear. Improved visibility of data helps businesses to make informed decisions about how to manage their operations, resulting in increased revenue and reduced costs. The time savings provided by the automation of manual processes help to reduce the resources required to manage operations, leading to increased efficiency and improved delivery times.

In conclusion, technology is playing an increasingly important role in the wholesale and distribution industry. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is driving this change by providing businesses with the features and functionality they need to improve their operations and increase revenue.?

Whether you’re looking to improve visibility of data, reduce costs, or increase efficiency, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central has the tools and capabilities you need to succeed.

Speak to our experienced account managers today?to discuss your business needs in more detail and gain access to the Sysco Software SmartStep platform for advanced requirements discovery.