What is Distribution Management Software?

Distribution management software (DMS) manages the movement of goods and money through a distribution network, covering stock at each level, orders from distributors and retailers, returns, schemes and credit or outstanding payments.

Who it is for

  • FMCG brands selling through distributors and retailers
  • Pharmaceutical companies and stockists
  • Hardware, electrical and building-material suppliers
  • Distributors who manage many retailers

Problems it solves

  • No visibility of stock held by distributors
  • Orders received by phone and WhatsApp with no central record
  • Returns that are not reconciled
  • Outstanding credit that is hard to track and collect

Key features

Stock movement control

Track stock as it moves from your warehouse to distributors and retailers.

Sales order tracking

Record and follow every order across the network.

Returns management

Record and reconcile returns so stock and accounts stay accurate.

Credit and outstanding balances

Track and settle credit balances with distributors and retailers.

Multi-location inventory

Combined with our ERP, manage inventory across several locations.

Field team connection

Connect with field force and sales force automation for orders taken in the market.

How it works

  1. Stock is dispatched from your warehouse to distributors.
  2. Distributors and retailers place orders that are recorded centrally.
  3. Deliveries, returns and payments are updated.
  4. Credit balances and stock levels are reviewed in reports.

Distribution Management use cases by industry

FMCG and consumer goods

Track stock with each distributor and retailer, secondary orders, returns and outstanding credit across the whole network.

Pharmaceuticals

Control stock with stockists and distributors, sales orders, returns and credit balances across territories.

Agriculture, agri-inputs and food processing

Track agri-input stock with dealers through the season, orders, returns of unsold stock and dealer credit.

Cement and building materials

Track cement and building-material stock with dealers, orders, returns and credit balances.

Wholesale trading and distribution

Manage the flow of goods from your godown to sub-distributors and retailers, with orders, returns and credit in one view.

Plantation crops (tea, rubber, spices, coconut)

Track packaged tea, spice or plantation products moving through distributors and retailers, with orders, returns and credit.

Implementation and support

Every implementation starts with business analysis and process mapping, followed by configuration, onboarding and video-based training. After go-live we provide ongoing support, with on-site support and annual maintenance contract (AMC) options available.

Distribution Management Software across India

We work with businesses throughout India. Implementation and training are delivered online from our Noida office, and teams in Delhi NCR can meet us in person. Each state page explains how distribution management software fits that state's industries:

Delhi NCR

North India

Central India

West India

South India

East India

Northeast India

Island territories

Frequently asked questions

Who should use distribution management software?

Any business that sells through distributors, stockists or retailers, especially FMCG, pharmaceutical and hardware suppliers that need to see stock, orders, returns and credit across the network.

Does the DMS manage returns and credit?

Yes. It records returns and tracks outstanding credit balances so they can be reconciled and settled.

Can it work with your ERP?

Yes. Distribution is one of the modules of our integrated ERP, so stock, orders and accounts can be managed together.

Is a demo available?

Yes. Request a free demo using the form on this page or call +91-9999365655.

ERP Software

DialERP is the ERP software developed by Perfect ERP Software.

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Field Force Automation Software

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Request a free distribution management demo

Book a free, no-obligation demo. Our team will show the software using your workflow and prepare a quote based on the modules and users you need.

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