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Wholesale distribution software: ERP for global success

Khaos Control provides wholesale distributors across the UK the opportunity to take on growing competition from across the globe. With the support of our wholesale distribution software solution, operations become agile, efficiency increases, and employees can bypass unnecessary tasks with the help of automation.

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Adapting to an ecommerce way of selling

Ecommerce has shaped the habits and expectations of all consumers – both B2B and B2C. When corporate buyers are looking to make a purchase, they expect the same speedy delivery and high-quality service they receive when shopping for themselves. With over twenty years’ experience in serving UK retailers, we know what provides businesses with the competitive ecommerce edge. An integrated solution for financial accounts and logistical processes is essential for ambitious wholesale companies looking to optimise their margins and enhance delivery performance as their businesses evolve.

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Increased real time visibility of stock = increased efficiency

Better control of your stock means improving visibility for everyone in the business. Understanding your cashflow, profitability and availability of stock means a clear picture for your employees. Warehouse operations become streamlined, and more orders get out the door. To further enhance efficiency, it is crucial to optimise warehouse operations, ensuring effective alignment of distribution and fulfillment processes.

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Shipping options and turnaround time

Having a fast turnaround time and multiple shipping options can be the difference between getting tens and hundreds of orders out a day. Consumers want their demands met quickly, and Khaos Control facilitates that need. With hundreds of integrations, Khaos Control offers wholesalers the ability to partner with shipping and 3PL services around the world.

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Improve your inventory management and increase margins

With all distribution data being driven through the system, you’re able to make better purchasing decisions with suppliers. Track crucial supplier interactions, order dates, estimated delivery, actual delivery, quality control data and the percentage of products returned.

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Multi-currency and country capabilities

Many wholesalers rely on buying and selling stock overseas. Khaos Control ensures you can expand operations with currency conversation rates, country-specific VAT and EC sales reporting. Additionally, our integration with smart solution Global-E allows users to take orders from anywhere in the world – regardless of the language that appears on their site.

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Choosing the Right Wholesale Distribution ERP Software

Selecting the right wholesale distribution software is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your business’s future success. It’s more than just streamlining processes; it’s about optimising operations, increasing efficiency, and ensuring you can meet the growing expectations of your customers. But with so many solutions out there, how do you know which one is right for you?

To make the best decision, you need a comprehensive solution that addresses the core elements of your business, everything from warehouse operations to inventory management and sales channel integrations. The software you choose should provide real-time visibility across your supply chain, robust business intelligence for data-driven decisions, and seamless integration for managing customer accounts, stock levels, and sales orders.

By choosing the right ERP software, wholesale distributors can enhance operational efficiency, minimise human error, reduce overhead costs, and provide a superior customer experience. But the solution needs to be more than just effective: it needs to scale with your business as you grow.

Here’s how Khaos Control’s four products can help you achieve just that:

Khaos Control is the all-in-one ERP solution that gives you complete control over your wholesale distribution business. With powerful features designed for multi-channel retail and wholesale environments, Khaos Control helps you manage everything from stock control and warehouse operations to CRM and accounting, all from a single platform. Its advanced inventory and order management ensures that stock levels are accurate across all channels, reducing errors and ensuring your customers get what they want, when they want it.

Benefits for Wholesale Distribution:

  • Real-Time Inventory Tracking: Keep track of stock levels across all sales channels and reduce stockouts or overstocking.
  • Customisable Warehouse Processes: Tailor your picking, packing, and despatch procedures to suit your specific operations, increasing efficiency and reducing human error.
  • Comprehensive Financial Insights: With HMRC Making Tax Digital Ready and ICAEW-accredited financial reporting, you can easily keep track of revenue, profitability, and business expenses.

Ready to streamline your operations? Get started with Khaos Control today!

For businesses that need flexibility and a solution that’s accessible from anywhere, Khaos Control Cloud offers a simplified, yet powerful, way to manage your wholesale distribution processes. With unlimited order and inventory management and integrations across multiple marketplaces, you can streamline your operations while saving time and money. The cloud-based system offers real-time insights into your business performance, so you can make data-driven decisions that boost efficiency and growth.

Benefits for Wholesale Distribution:

  • Multichannel Integration: Seamlessly connect with multiple marketplaces and sales channels, keeping your inventory and orders synchronised across platforms.
  • Automation for Efficiency: Automate key processes like order management, stock updates, and returns, saving valuable time and reducing the chance for error.
  • Easy Access: With the cloud-based solution, access your business data from anywhere, whether on desktop, tablet, or mobile, keeping your team connected and informed no matter where they are.

Interested in streamlining your business operations? Try Khaos Control Cloud today!

If your wholesale business is looking to integrate eCommerce into your strategy, Khaos Control Web is a game-changing platform. It delivers real-time eCommerce solutions that provide your customers with up-to-date inventory and instant order downloads, without the need for complicated synchronisations. Powered by WordPress, this platform allows you to offer a personalised experience to every customer and manage all aspects of your wholesale business, from inventory and orders to promotions and customer relationships.

Benefits for Wholesale Distribution:

  • Real-Time Order Processing: Instantly update and process orders as soon as they’re placed, reducing wait times and ensuring a smooth experience for customers.
  • Customisable Customer Experiences: Create unique pricing, promotions, and shipping options for your wholesale clients, offering tailored service that fosters long-term loyalty.
  • Security and Compliance: Built-in eCommerce security measures and GDPR compliance help protect your business and customer data.

Looking to integrate eCommerce into your wholesale distribution? Learn more about Khaos Control Web here!

For businesses seeking the ultimate flexibility and control, Khaos Control Hybrid brings together the best of on-premise, cloud, and eCommerce solutions into one powerful platform. By combining all aspects of your business into a single, shared-database solution, you get unparalleled real-time visibility across your operations, making it easier to manage everything from orders and inventory to customer accounts and sales channels.

Benefits for Wholesale Distribution:

  • Unified business management: Manage all your business processes – warehouse operations, sales, inventory, and more – from one central location.
  • Cloud and on-premise flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds with hybrid deployment options that let you access critical data from anywhere while retaining control of your on-premise infrastructure.
  • Seamless integration with sales channels: Easily connect with your eCommerce platform, marketplaces, and POS systems, ensuring that your entire operation is in sync and working smoothly.

Want to take your business to the next level? Explore Khaos Control Hybrid today!

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Diversifying your wholesale business

2020 was a huge year of change for the wholesale distribution business in the UK, with nearly 52% beginning to sell directly to the consumer for the first time. Buyer behaviour is shifting more than ever, and it’s important for wholesalers to be using a system that’s agile.

We know first-hand the changes that wholesalers are having to make, pushing further changes to the forefront of our development roadmap. To find out more on diversifying your wholesale business with a system like Khaos Control, talk to one of our team today.

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Wholesale distribution ERP features

Khaos Control covers businesses of all sizes and requirements, so you can be sure we have a solution to fit your needs. Whether you’re turning over millions and operating across multiple sites, or are a smaller operation with only one location, our ERP software provides you with the tools to manage your infrastructure and processes, equip your staff and automate otherwise manual tasks – saving you time, and money. All of our products cover the core aspects of running a business:

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Stock control and order processing

Combine your orders, stock levels, returns, surplus stock and more into one central location with Khaos Control. Our backorder reports will also ensure you’re purchasing the right amount of stock at exactly the right time.

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Warehousing and site management

Easily operate and manage your teams across multiple sites and different location types. Khaos Control can also facilitate a multi-warehouse setup with replenishment processes between locations, ensuring effective warehouse management for optimal stock control and operational efficiency.

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Sales orders and quotations

Process thousands of orders whilst staying on top of customer communication, stock control and your pick, pack and dispatch process – all from within one single screen. Create user-friendly quotations, act on leads, and manage your pipelines.

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Customer management and promotions

Access key information about customers within a few clicks. Available on-the-go for your sales team or for those working in customer service. Our customer pricing lists also give you the flexibility to run promotions for specific groups of customers.

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ERP accounting software and reports

Our intuitive ICAEW-accredited accounting software allows wholesale distributors to monitor revenue and profitability and oversee all business expenses. Our reporting functionality also means monitoring campaign success, improving purchasing decisions, and accurately forecasting for the year ahead.

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Supporting the UK’s largest dance-wear wholesaler

As a company with more than 25 years of experience manufacturing and supplying dancewear, International Dance Supplies (IDS) was looking to implement a whole business solution that would allow them to grow in the B2B sector. Likewise, the business also needed to gain the necessary efficiencies and controls to handle the increased volumes of orders, customers, and stock.In the space of 7 weeks, Khaos Control implemented a customised wholesale ERP solution for IDS. This included a fully configured back-office ERP system, integrating with their current website, FedEx and Parcelforce courier software, Verifone and TAPI.

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Anne Walker, MBE Founder and CEO at IDS

“We chose Khaos’ powerful multi-channel business solution to give us the flexibility in our ambitious growth plans and deliver a great customer shopping experience across all channels. Since installing Khaos Control as our management system in September 2006 we have been able to grow and develop our business into a professional and totally seamless operation. The team are always there to support us and work alongside our team to develop the system.”

Implementing Wholesale Distribution Software with Khaos Control

Implementing wholesale distribution software is a transformative process that requires careful planning and execution. Choosing the right software provider is key to ensuring a seamless transition, and Khaos Control offers a comprehensive solution designed to support your business at every stage, from initial setup to long-term success. With Khaos Control’s expert guidance and robust support options, you can be confident that your software will be optimised to meet your unique business needs.

Comprehensive Support & Training

At Khaos Control, we understand that the success of your business depends on how effectively you implement and use your wholesale distribution software. That’s why we provide in-depth training and support to ensure you and your team are fully equipped to get the most out of the platform. Whether you’re setting up the system for the first time or exploring advanced features, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

We offer hands-on support during the implementation phase and continued access to training resources as your business grows. With Khaos Control, you don’t just get a software solution, you get a partner committed to your long-term success.

Ongoing Maintenance & Updates

The wholesale distribution landscape is constantly evolving, and your software should evolve with it. That’s why Khaos Control offers ongoing maintenance and updates to ensure your software stays aligned with your business requirements. With regular updates, we provide new features and enhancements, so you can keep pace with industry trends, customer expectations, and emerging technologies without disruption to your business operations.

Customisation to Meet Your Unique Needs

Every wholesale distribution business has its own unique challenges and requirements. That’s why customisation is a cornerstone of Khaos Control’s approach. Our platform is built with flexibility in mind, allowing you to tailor the software to fit your specific business processes. Whether it’s adjusting workflows, adding custom fields, or integrating with third-party tools, Khaos Control’s customisation options ensure that the software is perfectly aligned with your needs.

With Khaos Control, you can implement solutions that work for your business, ensuring that the software grows with you as your needs evolve.

Maximising Your Investment

By choosing Khaos Control, you’re not just investing in software; you’re investing in a partnership that will help you maximise your operational efficiency and reach your strategic goals. From initial implementation to ongoing support, Khaos Control is here to ensure that your wholesale distribution software continuously delivers value and evolves as your business does.

With a combination of expert support, customisable solutions, and ongoing maintenance, Khaos Control ensures that your wholesale distribution software always works for you, helping you drive efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and achieve sustained business growth.

What is Wholesale Distribution Software?

Wholesale distribution software is a powerful digital tool designed to revolutionise business operations for wholesale distributors. This software enables depot, back-office, customer-facing, and delivery teams to work more efficiently, ultimately enhancing customer service. By streamlining processes and automating routine tasks, wholesale distribution software significantly boosts productivity, fosters business growth, and strengthens customer loyalty. One of its standout features is providing real-time visibility of key information, which empowers businesses to make informed decisions and optimise their operations seamlessly.

Ready to take the next step?

Chat with one of our consultants today to find out how Khaos Control can best suit the needs of your business. Once qualified, you’ll receive a 14-day trial of the system to make sure it’s the perfect fit.