FOR DISTRIBUTORS

12 Distribution Modules. All Included in Your Subscription.

Right Partner. Right Data. Right Deal.

From Purchase Order to Final Delivery — Every Step Covered.

Named Subscription unlocks the complete distribution suite for every user. Inventory Control, Purchase Orders, Sales Orders, Warehouse Management, Inventory Optimisation, Lot Traceability, and 6 more — all at zero add-on cost. Every user. Every module. One subscription. The only question is: are you using it all?

The 12 Distribution Modules

Core capabilities built into your SYSPRO subscription, ready to drive efficiency and control across your supply chain. Other ERPs charge per module. SYSPRO just handed you the lot. Let's make it count.

INV

Inventory Control

Core module providing real-time stock levels, movements, and valuations across multiple warehouses.

Value Driver
Single source of truth for inventory, accurate financial reporting, reduces stock discrepancies and write-offs.
Working CapitalAccuracy
IOP

Inventory Optimisation

Demand forecasting, seasonal trends, and grouping algorithms to optimise stock levels.

Value Driver
Frees up working capital tied in excess stock while improving fill rates. Data-driven replenishment policies.
Working CapitalCash Flow
POR

Purchase Orders

Full purchasing lifecycle from requisition through PO to receipt. Supports supplier evaluation and strategic sourcing.

Value Driver
Consolidates spend visibility, enforces procurement policies, prevents maverick buying, captures volume discounts.
Working CapitalCost Control
SOR

Sales Orders

Customer order processing from entry through fulfilment with pricing, availability checks, delivery scheduling.

Value Driver
Accelerates order-to-cash cycle, reduces order errors, improves customer service through accurate delivery promises.
RevenueCustomer Service
QOT

Quotations

Professional quotes with accurate pricing, lead times, and terms. Converts accepted quotes directly to sales orders.

Value Driver
Improves quote accuracy and win rates. Reduces time from enquiry to quote and eliminates re-entry errors.
RevenueSales Efficiency
WHM

Warehouse Management

Optimises receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping operations.

Value Driver
Reduces pick errors, speeds up dispatch, optimises warehouse space. Lowers labour costs through directed workflows.
Operational EfficiencyService
LOT

Lot Traceability

Tracks materials and finished goods by lot/batch through the entire supply chain. Enables rapid recalls.

Value Driver
Targeted recalls (reducing scope and cost), regulatory compliance, brand reputation protection. Essential for food, pharma, automotive.
QualityCompliance
SAL

Sales Analysis

Detailed reporting on sales performance by customer, product, region, and salesperson.

Value Driver
Data-driven sales strategy, identifies margin leakage, highlights growth opportunities. Supports commission management.
RevenueMargin Management
RMA

Return Merchandise Authorisation

Handles customer returns with structured authorisation, receipt, inspection, and resolution workflows.

Value Driver
Reduces cost of returns processing. Identifies return trends for root cause analysis, protects against fraudulent returns.
Customer ServiceCost Control
RTS

Return to Supplier

Manages returning defective/incorrect goods to suppliers. Tracks authorisations, credit notes, replacements.

Value Driver
Ensures credit recovery for defective goods, accurate supplier accounts. Data for supplier performance evaluation.
Cost RecoverySupplier Mgmt
POS

Point of Sale

Fully integrated retail POS for counter sales and trade counters. Real-time inventory and financial updates.

Value Driver
Eliminates off-system counter sales, captures all revenue in real time. Reduces shrinkage and cash handling discrepancies.
RevenueShrinkage Control
TPM

Trade Promotions Management

Manages promotional pricing, rebates, and deal structures. Visibility into promotion performance.

Value Driver
Prevents margin erosion from poorly managed promotions. Accurate tracking of promotional costs vs uplift for ROI decisions.
Margin ManagementRevenue

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From Quote to Cash — Every Step in Your Subscription

The Distribution Value Chain: See which module handles each critical process. Bring All Your Users Along.

Step 1
QOT
Quote
QOT
Step 2
SOR
Order
SOR
Step 3
POR
Purchase
POR
Step 4
POR
Receive
POR
Step 5
INV
Store
INV
Step 6
WHM
Pick
WHM
Step 7
SOR
Ship
SOR
Step 8
ARS
Invoice
ARS
Step 9
SAL
Analyse
SAL

Plus 36 More Modules

The complete SYSPRO suite: Finance, Manufacturing, Foundation, Platform, and Advanced capabilities

Finance
9 modules
Manufacturing
8 modules
Foundation
6 modules
Platform
8 modules
Advanced
5 modules

Key Distributor Capabilities

Landed Cost Tracking
Accurate duty, freight, and landed costs for imports. Critical for margin calculation and supplier evaluation.
Embedded Analytics
Real-time margin visibility by product, customer, region. Identify unprofitable SKUs and loss-making accounts instantly.
Workflow Services
Approval automation for POs, quotes, and returns. Route to right people, enforce controls, reduce cycle time.
Mobile Warehouse
Barcode scanning on phone/tablet. Picking, putaway, receiving, cycle counts — all offline-capable.
API & Integrations
Connect to carrier systems, EDI, customer portals, and accounting software seamlessly.
Inventory Optimisation
Demand forecasting, seasonal trends, and grouping algorithms. Balances service levels against carrying costs to reduce stockouts and excess inventory.

Working Capital Impact

How SYSPRO distribution modules unlock cash and protect margin

Inventory Optimisation
Reduce excess stock through demand forecasting and data-driven replenishment. Free up working capital without sacrificing service levels.
Purchase Control
Consolidate spend, enforce procurement policies, and negotiate volume discounts. Prevent maverick buying that bleeds costs.
Cash Flow Visibility
Complete AP + AR + Cash Book integration. Know exactly where cash is, where it's going, and what's coming in.
Margin Protection
Sales Analysis and Trade Promotions Management prevent margin leakage. Identify unprofitable products and customers instantly.

What's Included With SYSPRO

Distribution-specific functionality — all included. The cost is changing. So should your ambition.

Feature / ModuleSYSPRO Named SubscriptionTypical Industry Practice
Inventory Control (INV) IncludedUsually included in base
Inventory Optimisation (IOP) IncludedOften a paid add-on
Purchase Orders (POR) IncludedUsually included in base
Sales Orders (SOR) IncludedUsually included in base
Warehouse Management (WHM) IncludedOften a paid add-on
Lot Traceability (LOT) IncludedOften a paid add-on
Sales Analysis (SAL) IncludedOften a paid add-on
Trade Promotions (TPM) IncludedOften a paid add-on
Mobile Warehouse IncludedOften a paid add-on
Landed Cost Tracking IncludedOften a paid add-on
All 12 distribution modules included at no extra cost with SYSPRO Named Subscription
Industry practices are generalised observations. Check with each vendor for their current inclusion policy.

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