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Choosing ERP for wholesale and distribution: a feature checklist

Retail software rarely suits a wholesaler. You need price lists, schemes, credit control, field sales and dispatch, not a fast checkout. Use this checklist to judge whether a product is built for distribution.

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  • Milaan ERP team

Key points

  • Check pricing: price lists, schemes and unit conversion.
  • Check credit control: limits, days and bill-wise outstanding.
  • Check field sales: salesman app and beats.
  • Check dispatch: godowns, transport details and e-way bills.
  • Check compliance: e-invoicing if you’re above ₹5 crore.

The checklist

AreaFeatureWhy it matters
PricingPrice lists by customer typeRight rate without looking it up
PricingCompany schemes and free quantityNo missed or wrong schemes
PricingUnit conversion (case, box, piece)Buy and sell in different units
CreditCredit limits and daysStop bad debts early
CreditBill-wise outstanding and remindersFaster collections
FieldSalesman order appOrders without paper
FieldBeats and routesSee which areas are growing
StockMultiple godownsKnow what is where
StockBatch and expiry (if relevant)Pharma and FMCG
DispatchTransport and LR on invoiceTrack every consignment
DispatchE-way bill detailsFor loads over ₹50,000
ComplianceE-invoicingNeeded above ₹5 crore
ReportsSales by customer, area, salesmanManage the business

Trade-specific needs

TradeExtra features
FMCGVan sales, scheme claims, secondary sales
PharmaDrug licence checks, expiry returns
Garments and footwearSets and cartons, agent commission
Hardware and building materialsContractor accounts, site-wise bills
ElectronicsSerial tracking, dealer tiers

Test it with a real day

  1. A salesman order Booked on the app, with stock and outstanding visible.
  2. An invoice with a scheme Check the free quantity and rate.
  3. A customer over the limit See what happens.
  4. A dispatch With transport details and e-way bill.
  5. A part payment Recorded against specific bills.

Then read our day-to-day wholesale guide to see how it fits together.

FAQ

Common questions, answered.

Short answers to the questions we hear most about this topic.

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What is the most important wholesale ERP feature?

Credit control, because unpaid bills are the biggest risk in wholesale.

Do wholesalers need a salesman app?

If you have field salesmen, yes. It removes paper orders and shows stock and outstanding on the spot.

Can wholesale ERP handle schemes?

Good ones apply company schemes automatically and produce claim reports.

Is e-invoicing needed?

If your turnover has crossed ₹5 crore, yes.

Can one ERP handle wholesale and retail?

Many can, with separate price lists and counters.

Put Milaan ERP through the checklist

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