SAP for Wholesale Distribution - Top Competitors (Jul 2022)

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Jul 05, 2022

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SAP for Wholesale Distribution vs. Alternatives in 2024

The key competitors for SAP Wholesale Distribution are Epicor Distribution and Tecsys DMS.

Epicor Distribution is available as an on premise, hosted or cloud based solution. Its core features include financials, supply chain & warehouse management, as well as distribution planning & forecasting. Additionally the product is workflow based and includes options for CRM & supplier management with online portals, as well as electronic data interchange with both parties as well. The product also supports e-commerce platforms for online fulfillment requirements, and integration with major freight companies to handle incoming & outgoing shipments in real-time.

SAP Distribution on the other hand in addition to the core features available with Epicor Distribution also includes options for sales & service management, marketing as well as human resources. Additionally while it includes supply chain management, it also provides a profitability optimization feature that monitors the entire value chain for cost reductions and process improvements. The product also integrates supply & demand planning for stock optimization.

Tecsys DMS on the other hand addresses inventory optimization by providing both demand forecasting as well as stock replenishment models to better source the supply chain. There is also support for advanced multi-level pricing that includes promotional discounts based on volume considerations. Additional features include customer service management, product warranties & returns, as well as financial reporting and dashboards.

SAP Distribution however includes most of these features but also provides a collaboration platform to improve interaction with suppliers & customers. Additionally it provides a route optimizer to improve shipment delivery times and supports international trading regulations for worldwide distribution operations.