Working in the fast-paced UK drinks industry has its challenges, no matter your department. The importance of streamlining your processes cannot be understated.
As a drinks distributor, you need an efficient system in place to ensure your products reach the right destination at the right time. Find out how Bevica can help in our latest blog.
Take stock of time-consuming tasks
The first step in streamlining your processes as a drinks distributor is finding your pain points – the tasks that take up the most time for the least reward.
Whether it involves monitoring your inventory or collating your customer information, you will want to ensure you make the most of your time and automate these tasks wherever possible. You can do this by investing in a useful ERP system with features like reporting and CRM functionality.
You can automate these repetitive tasks using innovative technology and systems across your whole business. To ensure optimum efficiency, opt for a centralised system that all areas of the business have access to so that every department can work in harmony with one another.
Bevica is powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and integrates with the entire Microsoft ecosystem, so you can seamlessly navigate from Bevica to your documents, spreadsheets and emails.
Stay on top of your supply chain
Having a smooth-flowing supply chain is essential for a drinks distributor, so you must stay ahead of the game and manage your supply chain effectively so that you can avoid any disruption.
Make sure whatever system you use to stay on top of your supply chain gives you full control of procurement and sales, enabling you to monitor where your stock is allocated before it even comes in!
As well as monitoring your supply chain, you will need to ensure you have a strong freight management system in place. This will allow you to oversee the delivery of your products and help you reduce costs where possible – it’s a win-win!
Make the most of cloud-based software
In any industry, cloud-based software can help you streamline your processes; the same is true for drinks distributors.
The ability to access your ERP system remotely means you don’t have to wait until you are on-site to check up on your stock, delivery times and schedules. This is also great if your drivers need to access the system on the move and can save a lot of time, allowing you to focus on the most rewarding aspects of your distribution business.
When choosing a provider for your cloud-based systems, make sure you find a reputable company that offers high security and encryption so that your company details will always be safe even when stored in the cloud.
Now you know how to streamline your processes as a drinks distributor, you can tackle all of your day-to-day tasks with ease! To learn more about how Bevica can help your drinks distribution company, contact our team today.
