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How this distributer uses EBMS for wholesale inventory management
Introducing
Denver Wholesale Foods
Denver Wholesale Foods is a unique business that plays a vital role in the community. Founded in 2006, the company buys manufacturer closeouts and then markets to discount grocery stores. Retail is the largest market but prisons, church camps, buffets, and catering services are some of the secondary markets that also benefit. Denver Wholesale Foods sells to the many discount groceries in Lancaster County, as well as across the country and is a great example of how to manage wholesale inventory using ERP.
Why they needed ERP
Denver Wholesale Foods, unlike many of their competitors, keeps product on the property, allowing them to hold items rather than just flipping them. Turnover is lightening fast in the discount food industry which makes efficient inventory management crucial in order to turn a profit.
Their competitors may only sell by the pallet, but Denver Wholesale allows their customers have the flexibility of choosing the amount of product they want to purchase. All products sold are opportunity buys, which means that there are different brands, products, and quantities for sale on a daily basis.
They needs the tools to efficiently buy in one measure while selling in multiple other measures - all while maintaining accurate inventory counts.
Why they chose EBMS
Orders are received by warehouse managers, picked by employees, and finally staged on the docks where they are ready for transfer trucks. This entire process is tracked and managed within EBMS for maximum efficiency.
Because stock is constantly changing, extensive inventory reporting in EBMS is used heavily to search past items, how much it sold for, and what volume sold in specific time periods. At the same time buyers are looking at the dating on each perishable product and how much time is left to expiration. Both purchasing and sales staff use the inventory data and reports available in EBMS constantly. This allows buyers and managers to continue to make informed decisions quickly.
Denver Wholesale Foods benefits from many of the features within EBMS, including
- Inventory Stock and Forecasting
- Flexible Inventory Measures
- eCommerce ERP Integration
- Reporting & Data Analysis
“I think one of EBMS strongest points is the way it handles inventory. That is very valuable to us. We get a really good bang for our buck on inventory management. ”
Gary Martin
Owner
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