Epicor ERP for Consumer Goods Distributors
Epicor Prophet 21 provides consumer goods distributors with the visibility, automation, and control necessary to operate efficiently and stay competitive in today’s fast-paced market.
Benefits of Prophet 21 for Consumer Goods Distributors
Better Inventory Control
Consumer goods distributors often deal with thousands of SKUs, seasonal demand, and fluctuating stock levels. Prophet 21 provides accurate, real-time visibility into inventory. This allows you to avoid stockouts and overstocking while making smarter replenishment decisions.
Improved Decision-Making
With built-in analytics and customizable dashboards, you can track important performance metrics, such as sales trends, purchasing habits, and customer demand. Having clear data in real time enables you to make quick, informed decisions that promote growth.
Better Profit Margins
Margins in consumer goods distribution can be very thin. Prophet 21 helps protect and improve profitability by optimizing pricing strategies, reducing waste, and pinpointing cost-saving opportunities throughout your operations.
Improved Item Lead Time Management
Delays are common when importing or managing products with complex supply chains. Prophet 21 provides the tools necessary to track supplier lead times, make more accurate forecasts, and reduce unexpected delays. This helps keep your customers happy.
Enhanced Document Management
Consumer goods distributors handle a high volume of paperwork, from invoices to compliance documents. Prophet 21 digitizes and centralizes document management, allowing teams to access the information they need quickly without slowing down workflows.
Better Management of Multiple Currencies
Dealing with multiple currencies can complicate pricing and accounting if you import or export goods. Prophet 21 automates exchange rate updates to ensure accurate transactions and keep your books compliant across regions.
Key Product Functionalities
Inventory Management
Order History
Customer Forecasts
Lot Tracking
Landed Costs
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Warehouse Management
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Improve Customer Experience with Prophet 21
In the consumer goods industry, customers expect fast service, accurate orders, and timely deliveries. Prophet 21 helps you meet these expectations by:
- Providing sales teams with real-time product availability and pricing information
- Providing accurate order tracking so customers stay informed
- Supporting personalized promotions and loyalty programs
- Shortening fulfillment times with automated workflows
When customers have a smooth experience, they come back and that drives long-term growth.
Simplify Landed Costs Calculations
For many consumer goods distributors, the cost of a product goes beyond the supplier’s invoice.
Additional charges like freight, insurance, customs duties, tariffs, and brokerage fees can add up by the time a shipment reaches your warehouse.
Without the proper tools, these costs are often tracked manually or spread across spreadsheets, making it difficult to calculate accurate margins or set reliable prices.
Prophet 21 eliminates this guesswork by providing a clear, automated way to track and allocate landed costs. With its built-in functionality, you can:
- Directly assign costs to items as they move through your supply chain.
- Factor in hidden expenses, such as port fees and container surcharges, to ensure that nothing slips through the cracks.
- Fairly distribute costs across multiple shipments to ensure your pricing reflects the true value of your goods.
- Protect your margins by knowing the exact cost of every item before it reaches your sales team.
Accurate landed costs allow you to make smarter purchasing decisions, negotiate better with suppliers, and set prices with confidence. For distributors, this improves both profitability and competitiveness in a crowded market.
Contact Experts
Choosing the right ERP is a big step, but you don’t have to take it alone.
Our team of Epicor experts specializes in working with consumer goods distributors. We’ll guide you through implementation, training, and ongoing support so you can focus on growing your business.
Ready to see how Prophet 21 can transform your operations?