Distribution Industry IT Solutions
1.31.2022
It’s 2022 and as with most industries, the evolution of technology has had a profound affect on the efficiency and operation of product distribution since the turn of the century. Take for example, the following ways that technology has affected modern distribution methods:
- Integration of flows of information between sales, marketing, distribution, and logistics.
- Improvement of flexibility and balance with regard to product demand and inventory levels.
- Optimization of warehouse management.
- Maximization of distribution efficiency.
With that in mind, we wanted to highlight the ways that Datasmith can help businesses that are navigating in the Distribution Industry! If you rely on technology to keep business operations running smoothly, the Datasmith team can help ensure you are using the right-sized technology solutions that will not only improve the customer experience but will also ensure your business can scale and meet growing demands!
Businesses operating in the Distribution Industry face a handful of key challenges, including finding ways to avoid splitting margins with distributors, building direct relationships with customers, and meeting the ever-increasing customer expectations. As technology driven businesses such as Amazon and eBay disrupt the status quo in wholesale distribution, we think it’s important that distribution small businesses understand a few key industry growth drivers:
- Delivering Value-Added Services Beyond Product Distribution: Building differentiated value-added services is the only way to fend off competition from traditional players as well as online distributors.
- Becoming More Digital : Distributors investing in digital strategies are accelerating sales growth, expanding customer reach, and improving customer retention.
With the continued evolution of technology, businesses will continue to look for ways to streamline the distribution process to squeeze costs from the supply chain by lowering inventories, shortening lead times, and reducing safety stocks. Technology continues to advance with upgrades in accuracy, detail, capability, speed, and more. As upgrades to software and logistics technologies improve, distributors can continue to implement effective systems in order to further reduce lead times and inventories, as well as their associated costs!
Information technology has the power to transform your business. At Datasmith, we know that IT can enhance operational efficiency, lead to more effective delivery systems, improve communications, establish more efficient tracking systems, and provide route mapping software solutions.
If you’re operating in the Distribution Industry and are interested in learning more about how IT can enhance your business, contact us today!
