Distribution management software
Manage your entire supply chain, from procurement to shipping to clients, with inventory, stock, and warehouse management centralized in Sutton.
When stock lives in many warehouses, spreadsheets lose track
Distributors move high volumes of SKUs across warehouses, bins and channels every day, and thin margins leave little room for stockouts, overstock or shipping the wrong pallet.
Stock counts never match reality
Receipts, transfers and picks recorded by hand leave counts out of date, so buyers reorder too much or too late.
Orders scattered across channels
Sales come in through reps, email, Shopify and Amazon, and keeping every channel's stock in sync becomes a full-time job.
Slow, error-prone fulfillment
Pickers hunt for products across bins and pallets, and mistakes only surface when the customer receives the wrong item.
One system from receiving dock to delivery
Sutton ties purchasing, warehouse stock and sales orders together, so every team sees the same live inventory across every location and sales channel.
Multi-Warehouse Inventory
Track stock by warehouse, bin and nested pallet with counts that update in real time.
Purchasing and Receiving
Raise purchase orders from reorder points and receive partial shipments as they arrive at the dock.
Wholesale Order Management
Handle B2B orders, customer price lists and marketplace sales from Shopify, Amazon and eBay in one place.
Scan-Based Fulfillment
Pick, pack and ship with barcode scanning, plus packing slips and bills of lading for every order.
Fewer Delays, More On-Time Deliveries
Sutton automates fulfillment workflows, keeps data accurate in real time, and helps your team move products faster without delays or confusion.
Inventory Control and Planning
Get an overview of all your inventory levels across every warehouse and bin location, so you know whether you can keep fulfilling orders or need to increase stock levels. And every time you fulfill an order or order more inventory, your stock levels update automatically as you update the order status in Sutton.
- Track inventory across every warehouse and bin
- Update stock in seconds with barcode scanning
- Set reorder points to restock items before you run out
- Get automatic stock updates as soon as you receive an order
End-to-End Traceability
Using distributor software like Sutton, you can generate a barcode label for easier inventory updates or a serial number for tracking items and batches. With serialized inventory tracking enabled, you can track every item's movement across your supply chain, so you know where everything came from and where it went.
- Use standard or serialized inventory tracking on items
- Trace every movement from receiving to shipment
- Support fast and accurate recalls if anything arises
- Sync inventory data with sales and accounting tools
Procurement Management
Use Sutton wholesale inventory management software to generate purchase orders for your suppliers and avoid accidentally ordering too much as stock levels change. Track the status of all your POs so you can see what’s on the way and what is partially received if orders are delivered in batches.
- Build POs by vendor to keep ordering accurate
- Add items and set quantities before sending to the vendor
- Track PO status as orders move toward shipment
- Review item-level detail in the PO Line Items view
Advanced Order Management
Create sales orders manually or automatically via integrations with your sales channels, then link those orders to manufacturing to improve order status tracking. Once a manufacturing order is marked as complete and ready for shipment, you can automatically generate picking, packing, and shipping tasks for your team.
- Create Sales Orders with requested ship dates
- Link orders to production or fulfillment planning
- Pick and pack from inventory in the Shipping area
- Generate shipping documents automatically at ship time
Every capability built for a wholesale warehouse
From the receiving dock to the delivery truck, Sutton gives distributors the tools to buy, store, sell and ship with accurate stock at every step.
Capability title
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- Multi-Warehouse Inventory See live stock for every SKU across every warehouse and storage location.
- Bin Locations Assign products to bins and shelves so pickers know exactly where to go.
- Nested Pallets and Containers Track cases inside pallets and pallets inside containers as single movable units.
- Units of Measure Buy by the case or pallet and sell by the each with clear conversions.
- Reorder Points and Min Stock Get alerts when SKUs drop below minimum levels before customers notice a stockout.
- Demand-Based Purchasing Use demand forecasts to plan purchases and avoid overstock or shortages.
- Purchase Orders Create supplier POs and see what is still open and on order.
- Partial Receiving Receive split deliveries line by line and keep open quantities accurate.
- Sales Orders Manage wholesale orders from entry through picking, packing and shipment.
- Customer Price Lists Set tiered, customer-specific and contract prices that apply to each order.
- B2B Customer Portal Let wholesale customers browse products and place repeat orders online on their own.
- CRM and Pipeline Track accounts, leads and deals so sales reps know who to follow up with.
- Barcode Scanning Scan items at receiving, transfer, picking and shipping to cut manual entry errors.
- Shipping Documents Print packing slips and bills of lading straight from the sales order for every shipment.
- Lot Traceability Track batches and lots from receipt to customer for recalls and audits.
- Marketplace and Accounting Sync Connect Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, eBay, QuickBooks, Xero and NetSuite to one inventory.
Everything you need to run your operations with Sutton.
One platform for inventory, production and purchasing, with Studio to build your own apps and Intelligence to show you what needs attention.
Run every operation from one system
Inventory, purchasing, production and sales orders share the same live data, so every team works from one source of truth.
Build your own apps in plain English
Describe the screen, report or automation you need and Studio builds it on your live data in minutes. Prefer a hand? Our team builds it with you.
See what needs attention before it costs you
Sutton Intelligence turns your live operations data into insights, so you can spot shortages, delays and margin issues early.
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Three critical materials are projected to run out within the next seven days:
I recommend reordering all three items now to avoid production delays.
Based on current demand, open orders, and supplier lead times, you should order:
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Distribution management software manages the flow of goods from supplier to customer, bringing orders, inventory, and shipping into a single system for real-time control of the entire process.
It automates order entry, picking, packing, and shipping to reduce manual work, reduce errors, and keep inventory accurate across multiple locations. The software tracks how items move through each stage, from receiving to shipment, and shows current stock levels alongside reorder points, so teams can plan ahead and avoid shortages rather than react to them. Through built-in integrations, distribution management software also connects purchasing, inventory, and production data, keeping operations aligned as the business scales.
Sutton works well for distributors because it keeps purchasing, inventory, and fulfillment connected in a single system rather than scattered across spreadsheets or disconnected tools. Here’s what that looks like in practice:
- Accurate inventory control: The Inventory page provides real-time visibility into stock across all locations, and quick actions like Add, Scan, and Move keep counts accurate as items move.
- Clear purchasing and receiving: Purchase Orders track incoming stock from vendors, and the PO Line Items view shows item-level status such as ordered, received, or rejected for precise receiving control.
- End-to-end traceability: Serialized inventory tracks each unit’s movement from supplier to sale, supporting recalls and full supply chain visibility.
- Connected operations: Integrations and the API sync sales, inventory, accounting, and fulfillment data across your tools, cutting down on manual entry and data mismatches.
- Structured fulfillment: Sales Orders capture customer demand, and the Shipping area gives warehouse teams a clear workflow to pick, pack, and ship with full status visibility.
Distribution software should include features that help teams manage stock, orders, and customers easily and accurately. Important features include:
- Inventory tracking: At different warehouses, bins, and storage areas to keep counts accurate
- Safety stock: Plan ahead and prevent shortages with reorder points
- Demand forecasting: Have the inventory you need to fulfill orders
- Barcode scanning: Receive supplies, pick and pack, even automate your inventory counting
- Batch and lot tracking: Full traceability from receiving to delivery
- Purchase order management: Create, track, and receive in full or partially
- Job notes and SOP storage: Staff can follow clear, consistent processes
- User roles and permissions: Protect data and control access
Customer or partner portals: Clients can view order updates and documents in real time
Multi-warehouse inventory management connects several warehouses into one system so businesses can control stock, orders, and transfers in real time. It keeps data accurate across every location and helps teams ship from the right warehouse at the right time.
- Centralized control: All warehouses share the same system, so inventory levels are updated instantly and decisions are based on accurate data.
- Smart stock placement: Products are stored closer to customers to shorten delivery times and reduce shipping costs.
- Order routing: The system sends each order to the warehouse that can fulfill it fastest or most efficiently.
- Automated transfers: When one site runs low, the system creates transfer orders to move stock where it is needed.
- Real-time tracking: Barcode scans update inventory as items move, preventing errors and missed orders.
Performance visibility: Managers can compare warehouse performance and make changes to improve accuracy and speed.
B2B order management is the process of handling product orders between businesses from start to finish.
It covers everything from when an order is placed to when it is fulfilled, shipped, and paid for.
The process starts when a buyer places an order through a portal, sales rep, or online system. Then, the team checks stock, picks the items, packs them, and gets them ready to ship. The customer or client gets updates on their order status and any changes or delays. The last step is billing and payment, which includes sending invoices, processing payments, and handling returns if needed.
B2B order management is more complex than D2C sales because it deals with bulk orders, custom pricing, and longer payment terms.
If you’re looking for a B2B order management system that brings order tracking, inventory control, and customer management together, Sutton can help.
It gives you a single connected platform where every order, shipment, and account is updated and accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. With the B2B portal, barcode tools, and full traceability, Sutton helps distributors and manufacturers manage complex orders while keeping every customer interaction consistent and reliable.
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