Worldwide, companies specializing in distribution and supply chain management are straining as never before. It is increasingly more challenging to predictably and cost effectively meet customer demands while remaining viable and profitable. In this series of six blog posts, we discuss distribution issues that you can address with the right technologies, refined and deployed by industry experts at Sikich.
In our first post, we discussed supply chain challenges and how technology could help. Today, we share highlights of how Sikich expertise and solutions can help distributors manage their business.
Sikich consultants have assisted distribution companies succeed and evolve their businesses for three decades. On our industry team you find supply chain experts who had rewarding careers in businesses before they came to our organization. Keeping close watch on supply chain trends and technological opportunities, we help companies weather change to their advantage.
More recently, we often work with businesses, such as manufacturers, that are new to distribution or want to explore new models. Many of them see the volume and reach of companies like Amazon, Walmart, or Wayfair, and want to find the best way to distribute their offerings by partnering with them. Some manufacturing companies are also looking to segment their products and distribute a subset of their portfolio directly by establishing an ecommerce channel of their own.
Engaging with global online retailers and standing up new ecommerce venues both come with risks that Sikich can help you anticipate and address. We will also collaborate with you to elevate your visibility and avoid vulnerabilities resulting from dangerously strained processes.
The Sikich technology arsenal includes several cloud-based solutions that can make a big difference for distributors, including:
In the cloud, these technologies can be universally, securely available wherever people are. Distribution, supply chain, and logistics managers and teams can also access the ERP and analytics capabilities through their preferred mobile devices.
As we hear from clients, the Sikich ERP and supply chain management practice offers a unique combination of assets:
We start with the current state of your business, but we don’t stop there. We learn your company’s unique vision, value proposition, and direction. When we deploy your Dynamics 365 platform, we ensure that it is extensible and flexible to support change and growth. Some technologies may not be called for right now, but they may make a difference in the future. Using the internet of things (IoT) for anytime, anywhere tracking of products, materials, containers, and vehicles may be a next step for you. Or, machine learning and artificial intelligence to anticipate demand, optimize logistics, or determine best-fit suppliers. On your ERP foundation, you can manage today’s business and foster innovation to outperform the competition.
If you are ready take your distribution management to the next level, let’s talk. If you are still in a research phase, be sure to check out this eBook: What’s Next for Distribution Management: 7 Key Areas for Modernizing Distribution.
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