Warehouse Management Software for Distributors

Accolent ERP helps distributors manage inventory across multiple warehouses, distribution centers, branch locations, specialty warehouses, store stockrooms, and mobile warehouses such as delivery trucks.

The system supports facilities of different sizes and layouts, giving distributors the flexibility to manage inventory wherever it is stored. Whether you operate one warehouse or a network of distribution locations, Accolent ERP helps track inventory availability and movement across your business.

Accolent ERP warehouse management software supports traditional warehouse fulfillment workflows, including picking, packing, and shipping.

Orders can be released individually to the warehouse with a Ready to Pick status. As work progresses, warehouse teams can track fulfillment through statuses such as:

• Ready to Pick
• In Picking
• Picked
• Packed
• Shipped

Multiple orders can be consolidated into batches and assigned to pickers using user-defined or location-based picking sequences. Orders may also be assigned to specific packers, packed individually, boxed, and prepared for shipment.

Integrated shipping connections with EasyPost, FedEx, UPS, and USPS allow users to select carriers and services, obtain freight charges, generate tracking numbers, and print shipping labels.

Accolent ERP includes extensive support for purchase order receiving. Distributors can receive purchase orders in one receipt or multiple receipts, adjust received quantities when they differ from ordered quantities, and generate put-away documents based on warehouse location setup.

The system also supports auto-receipt of purchase orders followed by adjustments when needed, helping speed up receiving while maintaining inventory accuracy.

Accolent ERP helps distributors manage physical inventory counts and cycle counts by:

• Location
• Vendor
• Product group
• Product category
• Product sub-category

Before inventory adjustments are posted, the system can generate discrepancy reports so managers can review variances. Once approved, inventory can be adjusted from the discrepancy report, helping maintain accurate inventory records.

For distributors operating multiple warehouses, Accolent ERP provides complete warehouse transfer functionality.

Receiving warehouses can create warehouse transfer requests and submit them to the sending warehouse. The system can automatically create a sales order for the sending warehouse, allowing the transfer to be picked, packed, and shipped using standard fulfillment processes.

Accolent ERP also supports centralized purchasing, allowing distributors to receive aggregated purchases at one warehouse and transfer inventory to other locations as needed.

Accolent ERP supports inventory by location tracking by location within a warehouse. This helps distributors organize products by bin, aisle, shelf, zone, or other warehouse location structures.

Location-based inventory improves picking accuracy, supports put-away processes, and helps warehouse teams find products faster.

Accolent ERP includes wireless WMS capabilities that allow warehouse users to complete key tasks with mobile devices and barcode scanners.

Warehouse teams can use wireless devices to:

• Receive purchase orders
• Put away products
• Pick orders
• Pack and ship orders
• Deliver orders
• Count inventory
• Scan product and location barcodes
• Work with master pick tickets
• Follow defined picking sequences
• Pick products stored in multiple locations
• Pack orders into multiple boxes
• Print packing lists and shipping labels

Accolent ERP supports barcode-driven warehouse management to help reduce manual entry errors and improve speed.

Barcodes can be used to:

• Scan products during receiving, picking, order entry, and inventory counts
• Create barcode synonyms for product codes
• Link barcodes to specific units of measure
• Print bin labels
• Record multiple items quickly
• Print barcode labels using laser printers and select thermal barcode label printers
• Use industry-standard barcode symbologies