A typical approach to automating the supply chain involves installing an application at the distributor’s end, which connects online to the parent company’s ERP. Distributors are required to manually enter sales data, such as which products have been purchased by particular retailers, into this application, which then sends the information to the parent company’s ERP.
However, this approach often faces resistance because distributors already use accounting software, mainly Tally, to manage their finances and sales records. Asking them to duplicate data entry into another application offers no tangible benefits and leads to inefficiencies.
Seamless Integration with Tally
Now, with a customized version of Tally, distributors can continue using their preferred software while meeting the parent company’s requirements. Information entered into Tally can be captured by an add-on and sent to the parent company’s ERP system automatically when an internet connection is available. This process is transparent to the end user, who can use Tally without interruption even during updates. This system not only saves time but also displays existing credit limits for both the distributor with the parent company and the various retailers.