Unified data for distribution: How possible happens

Optimizing distribution networks with unified data

Distribution networks process a massive quantity of data on a daily basis. Thousands of products across industries, geographies, and supply chains move constantly, and distributors need to know where they are, what they are, and when they’ll get to their destination to provide the premium customer service the industry demands.

Moving beyond hub and spoke with cloud migration

Historically, many distribution companies have relied on a traditional hub and spoke model to manage this information. Under this approach, organizations store, process, and send data from a single location. But as distribution networks expand into international markets and become more complex, traditional models can’t keep up with the rapid pace of change in today’s landscape.

Building a strong data foundation for distribution success

Distributors need more agile and modern technologies to meet these evolving demands and stay competitive. Infor™ enables that opportunity with CloudSuite™ Distribution Enterprise. By leveraging Infor's distribution-specific solution, organizations can connect their data in a multi-tenant environment and work from a single source of truth. That intelligence enables distributors to make better business decisions, which sets them up for efficiency, automation, and revenue growth.

Streamlining distribution workflows and financial processes with Infor CloudSuite

Infor enables distributors to improve nearly every type of distribution workflow: warehouse operations, inventory management, and other standard business processes. Companies can define, plan, execute, and follow up on complex projects and procedures with flexible and extensive capabilities in a single platform. Plus, Infor CloudSuite simplifies and automates onerous financial processes, including invoicing for project timelines, materials, milestones, and phases, and provides a comprehensive financial picture across entire businesses.

Enabling compliance and innovation through connected cloud data

That connected data also sets up further technical innovation and compliance. For example, when distributors must comply with increasing environmental regulations and requirements, Infor’s software allows companies to track execution against customizable environmental, social and governance (ESG) parameters using data captured in the cloud.

Accelerating business integration and expanding revenue opportunities

Infor CloudSuite is also designed to facilitate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities and organic growth. The multi-tenant environment expedites new business integration, saving time and costs during mergers. The combination of interconnected data and industry-specific functionality enables organizations to identify new business areas to generate additional revenue streams.

Building a modern distribution ecosystem with CloudSuite

Today’s distributors need a modern technology ecosystem to remain competitive. With Infor CloudSuite, organizations can build that ecosystem quickly and effectively—gaining seamless access to the most up-to-date, distribution-specific functionality. As the leading supplier of supply chain software, Infor understands the core functionalities distribution companies need, and we’re here to provide the necessary solutions to spur innovation and stay ahead of the competition.

Empowering the supply chain with automation

Learn more about how Infor helps our distribution customers innovate and make possible happen here.