ERP for Distribution & Logistics
Your complete solution for modern logistics, fulfillment, and shipping operations
Distribution companies face more challenges than ever: supply chain disruptions, rising shipping costs, demanding customer expectations, and complex multi-carrier requirements. To stay ahead, you need an integrated platform that connects your financials, operations, and shipping workflows in one place.
Distributors and logistics companies work hard every day to keep products moving, orders fulfilled, and customers happy. But as your business grows, disconnected systems for finance, inventory, and shipping can create costly delays and manual headaches. Teams lose time switching between tools, shipments get misaligned, and financial data becomes harder to track.
Reach understands these challenges and offers a better way forward. By combining Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with Shipment Depot’s multi-carrier shipping platform, we help distribution businesses create a seamless connection between their operations, shipping, and finances. Together, these tools let your team work faster, improve order accuracy, reduce shipping costs, and gain clear insights into every part of your fulfillment process.
With our expertise, you can move your business forward with confidence and deliver the kind of service your customers trust and value.
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Challenges we address
Rising operational costs and inefficient processes
Fuel price volatility, warehouse expenses, and labor costs make it challenging to maintain profitability. By relying on manual data entry and outdated tracking systems companies suffer from bottlenecks and revenue leakage.
Limited visibility and real-time tracking issues
Customers demand real-time order tracking, but many logistics companies struggle with outdated or siloed data. This is compounded by manual shipment updates which delay responses to customer inquiries, impacting satisfaction.
Compliance, security, and regulatory complexities
Changing import and export regulations make it difficult to maintain compliance without the right tools. Companies also need to contend with data security risks as cyber threats continue to target supply chains around the world.
Scalability and adapting to demand fluctuations
Seasonal spikes and unpredictable demand make it difficult to scale operations efficiently. For companies looking to expand into new markets, efficient automation and cross-entity management becomes a necessity, not a luxury.
How Reach solves these challenges
At Reach, we integrate AI-driven automation, cloud-based ERP platforms, and logistics-specific optimizations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and help businesses scale with confidence.
1. AI-powered supply chain and logistics automation
- Predictive demand forecasting – avoid supply chain disruptions by using AI-driven insights to forecast demand and optimize inventory levels.
- Real-time shipment tracking – provide customers with accurate delivery updates and automated tracking notifications across multiple carriers.
- Smart order routing and fulfillment – reduce delays by automatically assigning orders to the most efficient warehouse or distribution center.
2. Seamless carrier and fulfillment integrations
- Multi-carrier shipping integration – connect directly with UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, and regional carriers for seamless label printing, rate comparisons, and automated tracking.
- Dynamic rate shopping – ensure cost-effective shipping by comparing rates in real time and selecting the best option for each order.
- Warehouse management system (WMS) integration – automate picking, packing, and shipping workflows with ERP-connected warehouse solutions.
3. Compliance and cross-border shipping management
- Automated tax and customs management – ensure regulatory compliance with built-in VAT, tariff, and customs duty calculations.
- End-to-end documentation tracking – automate bill of lading, invoices, and customs forms to avoid delays and compliance issues.
- Secure data and cybersecurity – protect sensitive supply chain and financial data with ERP-integrated cybersecurity measures.
4. Cost optimization and scalability
- AI-powered cost analysis – gain insights into fuel costs, freight expenses, and operational inefficiencies to reduce expenses.
- Flexible ERP scalability – expand operations without disrupting workflows, adapting seamlessly to seasonal or international growth.
- Cloud-based automation – reduce reliance on manual processes with automated workflows that improve efficiency and cut labor costs.
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