Distribution & Logistics
Visibility Across Every Mile
We build operational platforms for distributors, 3PLs, and logistics companies that provide end-to-end visibility across warehousing, transportation, inventory, and financials, enabling faster fulfillment and lower costs.
Distributors and logistics companies operate on razor-thin margins where operational efficiency directly translates to profitability. Exafort helps distribution organizations modernize their ERP, warehouse management, and analytics systems to achieve real-time inventory visibility, optimize fulfillment operations, and gain the financial insights needed to make better pricing and routing decisions.
Key Challenges We Solve
- Real-time inventory visibility across multiple warehouses
- Complex pricing (tiered, contract, promotional) management
- Warehouse efficiency and labor productivity optimization
- Transportation cost management and route optimization
- Demand forecasting and safety stock optimization
What We Bring to Distribution & Logistics
Warehouse Management (WMS)
NetSuite WMS with mobile RF scanning, wave planning, bin management, and pick/pack/ship optimization for high-volume operations.
Distribution ERP
Full-cycle distribution ERP including purchasing, receiving, inventory, order management, and multi-location replenishment.
Advanced Pricing
Complex pricing engines supporting tiered, contract, volume, promotional, and customer-specific pricing with real-time margin calculation.
Supply Chain Analytics
Tableau dashboards for fill rates, turns, GMROI, vendor performance, and demand forecasting with what-if scenario modeling.
Route & Delivery Optimization
Integration with route planning and fleet management systems connected to order management for delivery promise accuracy.
EDI & Trading Partner Integration
Automated EDI transactions (850, 810, 856, 855) with major retailers and trading partners for seamless B2B commerce.
Platforms & Tools We Deploy
ERP
- NetSuite Distribution
- WMS
- Demand Planning
CRM
- Salesforce
- B2B Commerce
- Account Management
HCM
- Workday
- Warehouse Workforce Management
BI
- Tableau
- Supply Chain Analytics
- GMROI Dashboards
AI
- Demand Forecasting
- Inventory Optimization
- Route Planning
How We Deliver for Distribution & Logistics
Analyze
Distribution Process Deep-Dive
Map order-to-delivery processes, warehouse workflows, and financial flows to identify bottlenecks and automation opportunities.
Design
Optimized Operations Blueprint
Design target-state warehouse layouts, inventory strategies, and system architecture optimized for your product mix and volume.
Implement
Warehouse-First Deployment
Start with WMS and inventory management to establish the operational foundation, then layer on financials and analytics.
Optimize
Operational Excellence
Continuous improvement cycles focused on pick rates, fill rates, inventory turns, and cost-per-order reduction.
Industry Best Practices We Follow
Inventory Segmentation
Apply ABC/XYZ analysis to segment inventory and apply different replenishment strategies, don't treat every SKU the same.
Warehouse Slotting
Optimize bin assignments based on pick frequency and product velocity to minimize travel time and maximize picks per hour.
Margin-Based Pricing
Implement real-time margin calculation in your pricing engine so sales reps see the profit impact of every quote and discount.
Example Engagement in Distribution & Logistics
Wholesale Distributor Modernization
A wholesale distributor with warehouses running legacy ERP, paper-based picking, and no real-time inventory visibility across locations.
Our Solution
Deployed NetSuite with WMS across all warehouses, mobile RF scanning, automated replenishment, and Tableau supply chain analytics.
Common Questions
Start with Controlled Enterprise Execution
Whether you are preparing core platforms for next-generation AI agents, stabilizing ERP and CRM integrations, or designing cross-system workflows, our engineering team is ready to evaluate your environment.
Enterprise Platforms We Work With
