Overview

Distribution is a continuous function. As globalization continues, new channels are constantly developing. New approaches are being formed to cater to global needs - third-party logistics services, global sourcing of products, RFIDs, etc. Distribution oriented companies are shifting to more advanced distribution management processes to be more competitive in the global arena. These trends are driving changes in distributors' business relationships and processes. Customer service expectations are changing and major customers and vendors are now demanding specific service-level agreements and compliant technology business processes.

Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV for Wholesale Distribution

Wholesale distributors are often squeezed between increasing customer demands, competitive pressures, and the accelerating spread of manufacturers across the globe. Tight margins and the high cost of excess inventory make cost control and efficiency critical. But the right technology can create new opportunities to increase operational efficiency across your business, fill orders faster, and reduce inventory and distribution costs.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an integrated, adaptable business management solution designed for small and midsize companies that are looking for a system they can implement and customize rapidly, learn and use easily, and maintain with minimal disruption to their business.

Process management

• Centralize information for easy access throughout your business.
• Automate manual procedures.
• Balance workloads.
• Reduce rekeying of data.
• Improve replenishment decisions.
• Increase fill rates.
• Manage repackaging and remanufacturing activities.

Inventory management

• Accurately forecast demand.
• Make reliable promises to customers.
• Fulfill orders more quickly and accurately.
• Boost customer satisfaction.
• Balance inventory costs against fill rates and customer satisfaction levels.
• Streamline warehouse processes.
• Efficiently handle long lead-time items.
• Generate pick, put-away, movement, and physical inventory documents on the fly using hand-held devices.

Analysis and business intelligence

• Get immediate feedback on business performance.
• Get a clear understanding of product profitability, seasonality, and trends.
• Gain negotiation power with suppliers.
• Identify new ways to add value.
• Quickly extract data with Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) services.

Reporting

• Export data to Microsoft Excel for manipulation, analysis, and graphical presentation.

Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV for Consumer Packaged Goods Companies

Consumer Packaged Goods companies can leverage from the Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV to build agile business processes and respond quickly to the rapidly changing demands of the industry, customers and suppliers - without increasing costs. To increase profits and build customer confidence the distributor and manufacturer have to constantly adapt to newer trends such as customer self-service, strategic sourcing and fee-based services and pricing. Microsoft DynamicsTM NAV enables you to manage these challenges by offering flexibility and adaptability and help businesses to redefine relationships and add value to the supply chain.

Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV for Food & Beverage Companies

Food & Beverage companies need to adapt their business to meet customer and regulatory demands in an affordable way at the same time driving growth. Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV offers leveraging technology and functionalities to the F & B companies to transform regulatory challenges into competitive advantage, by rapidly improving business processes, providing better customer service and deliver more value to your customers.