Distributor Features and Advantages

365WineTrade: Everything Wine And Spirits Distributors Need For Profitability and Growth 

Wine and spirits distributors face unique challenges, from strict federal and state requirements to managing a diverse product line from multiple producers, all the while being responsive to sudden changes in consumer preferences.  

To maintain profitability in this competitive industry, distributors need a flexible software solution that gives them greater visibility so they can streamline their operations and increase accuracy. 

The problem is, there are few affordable software solutions that provide the specialized features and functions distributors need. As a result, they’re forced to get by using a collection of specialized software packages bolted onto a basic accounting product—a solution that falls short of the advanced, integrated functionality they require. 

Introducing 365WineTrade 

365WineTrade from Western Computer is a flexible, integrated solution specifically designed for wine and spirits distributors. Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, 365WineTrade  includes invoicing, payments, and financial reporting, giving you complete visibility and control over your entire operation. 

Features

365WineTrade includes all the features in a single solution that would ordinarily require multiple products: 

Distribution Management

  • Manage logistics, routing, and delivery schedules to optimize your distribution network

Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance for all federal, state, and local reporting, such as Certificate of Label Approvals (COLA) tracking

Brand Management

  • Allocate and manage brands with detailed oversight
  • Ensuring each brand gets the attention it deserves

Sales and Marketing

  • Set up complex discounting structures and customer-specific pricing with ease
  • Visibility into customer relationships for better management
  • Manage customer credit with alerts for due dates and past-due accounts

Advanced Accounting and Finance

  • Allocate freight costs directly to invoices to accurately determine profitability 
  • Automated month-end close processes that save time and reduce errors
  • Automated approval of distributors' bill-backs for accuracy and accountability 

Inventory Management

  • Manage multiple inventories across different locations efficiently
  • Gain insights into third-party logistics for better coordination of inventory in transit to maintain accurate stock levels and improve planning
  • Manage inventory in cases or bottles 

Order Processing

  • Consolidate multiple orders into a single shipment to simplify purchasing process
  • Use a single document to handle multiple purchase orders and split freight fairly
  • Manage a variety of order types, including supplier bill backs and vendor charges 
  • Automate order reviews to cut down on labor costs
  • Use exception reporting to boost accuracy 

Seamless Integrations 

365WineTrade easily integrates with Microsoft applications and tools, plus thousands of third-party applications wine and spirits distributors know and trust, including:  

  • The Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Teams, Excel, SharePoint, etc.), Dynamics 365 Sales and Customer Experience, Azure products and tools, Power Platform, and more 

  • Federal, state, and local regulatory entities and reporting systems 

  • Inventiv’s PocketAdvantage sales team order entry  

  • Dynamicweb eCommerce, the leading B2B and B2C eCommerce platform for a seamless customer experience 

  • SevenFifty/Provi 

  • Continia 

  • Cosmos 

  • Solver reporting and forecasting 

Talk to Western Computer

Contact Western Computer to learn how 365WineTrade can help you streamline your operations, improve accuracy, and boost your bottom line. 

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