SAP for Wholesale Distribution can help you avoid unnecessary stocking of goods and more accurately measure the performance of core warehouse operations and value-added services for customers – such as custom labeling and printing – by supporting highly efficient inbound and outbound processing and warehouse management.

SAP for Wholesale Distribution covers the key activities involved in supporting supply chain execution, including:

• Inbound and outbound logistics – SAP for Wholesale Distribution facilitates the flow of goods to and from the warehouse. The solution set supports direct store delivery, and facilitates the tracking and tracing of all events – giving you complete visibility along the supply chain.
• Warehouse and inventory management – SAP for Wholesale Distribution supports planned or unplanned cross-docking and flow-through operations, as well as yard management to extend your warehouse. Plus, software for task and resource management provides visibility into all warehouse processes and supports value-added activities.
• Compliance and foreign-trade management – With SAP for Wholesale Distribution, you can manage the customs handling for inbound and outbound logistics, ensure compliance with regulations, and accommodate various trading practices.

Supply chain execution is enabled with SAP applications such as SAP ERP and SAP Supply Chain Management (SAP SCM). To find out how these applications can help you improve your supply chain execution, please complete the "Contact SAP" form and request information about enterprise resource planning or supply chain management.