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Industry Expertise

Overcome unique challenges in the distribution industry

Distributors are under pressure to meet growing customer expectations for personalized buying experiences and faster delivery times. They need to differentiate themselves and open new revenue streams with value-added services. And they need to leverage new digital innovations to optimize operations, manage supply chain disruption, and address labor shortages and skills gaps.

At Infor, we’ve combined deep industry-specific functionality with the latest technologies to help you meet these distribution challenges and others – head on.

Key Stats

Why distribution industry leaders choose Infor

Over 4,000 distribution companies run on Infor – including wholesale distributors in building materials, electrical, industrial, food and beverage, janitorial, and plumbing and HVAC supplies. See some of our customers’ results.

65%

Quicker parts matching speed for swifter operations

30%

Increase in revenue per transaction

30%

Faster sales order processing

Benefits

Key benefits of our distribution software

Improved customer satisfaction

Use powerful predictive analytics to more accurately anticipate demand – and meet expectations for fast delivery, flexible fulfillment, and more.

Increased operational efficiency

Automate operations to increase profitability and do more with less. Increase OTIF rates, optimize pricing strategies, and right-size inventory.

Greater supply chain agility

Handle disruption with real-time supply chain visibility and insights. Manage surges in demand and supply shortages – and ensure regulatory compliance.

Enhanced competitiveness

Differentiate your business with new revenue streams and value-added services. Meet new competitive threats – and adapt to disintermediation.

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Infor CloudSuites for Distribution

Comprehensive distribution industry software in the cloud

At Infor, we offer two industry CloudSuites built specifically for distributors: Infor CloudSuite Distribution, primarily for small and lower mid-market businesses, and Infor CloudSuite Distribution Enterprise for midsize, large, and global companies. 

In addition to a powerful core ERP, the CloudSuites offer tools for e-commerce, warehouse management, AI-powered analytics, ESG, supply chain management, and more – no extensive customizations or integrations required. Take advantage of automatic upgrades, an unmatched user-experience, industry-leading AI, and world-class cyber security.

Solutions

Explore our software for the distribution industry

Discover how Infor CloudSuite Distribution software can help you meet new customer expectations, maximize efficiency, and speed up delivery times.

Distribution ERP

Streamline and automate your mission-critical processes with industry-specific cloud ERP for distribution companies. Get the visibility and control you need to keep goods flowing, address supply chain bottlenecks, and improve customer satisfaction. Transform operations with advanced automation, AI, and real-time data – and drive efficiency across your distribution center network.

Highlights:

  • Enhance your core processes – from finance and procurement to HR and SCM
  • Optimize inventory and warehouse management with real-time visibility and insights 
  • Improve order-to-promise and omni-channel fulfillment
  • Use AI-driven insights to improve decision-making
  • Go global with support for multiple sites, companies, currencies, and languages

Explore distribution ERP

Infor Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Distribution center operations

Maximize efficiency across your warehouse or distribution center operations with a tier-1, cloud-based warehouse management system. Our WMS includes advanced AI-powered capabilities for core operations, inventory management, labor management, 3PL billing and invoicing, 3D visualization, and embedded analytics.

Highlights:

  • Automate warehouse management tasks to improve speed and accuracy
  • Gain real-time, 3D visibility into inventory and order fulfillment
  • Streamline labor management and resource allocation

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Infor® Birst

AI-powered BI & analytics

Maximize your data’s value – and make better decisions across your wholesale distribution business – with our AI-powered analytics. Empower everyday users with intuitive tools, deliver meaningful insights when and where they’re needed, and take advantage of industry and role-specific data models and business intelligence.


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Infor CPQ

Configure, price, quote (CPQ)

Close deals faster with a visual and interactive buying experience for your distribution customers – with our AI-powered CPQ software. Bring configurations to life, generate more interest and quotes, and make the purchase process intuitive and error free.


Explore Infor CPQ

Resources

Distribution industry insights

Access in-depth resources to stay on top of the latest wholesale distribution industry trends and insights.
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Video

GenAI for product translations

See how Infor GenAI, built directly into our distribution software, automates product attributes and translations – so your team can focus on more strategic activities.

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Platform

Drive distribution innovation with platform technology

Infor distribution software solutions run on our cloud platform, powered by Infor OS. The platform can help you integrate your systems, automate processes and workflows, improve decision-making with AI-powered analytics, and boost productivity with GenAI. You can also leverage AI for common distribution use cases such as pricing recommendations, parts matching, and demand forecasting.

News and blogs

Distribution industry news and blogs

2024 Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud ERP

Discover why Gartner® names Infor a Leader in the 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises.

Read the report

Adding AI to your distribution toolkit

Across most industries, the buzz is about finding use cases that promote the value of artificial intelligence. How, specifically, will the distribution industry benefit?

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