🏪 Distribution ERP · Multi-tier distribution

See every tier of your channel, from factory to shelf

Your products pass through super-stockists, distributors and retailers before a shopper buys them. Multi-tier distribution ERP connects every tier in one network, so you see stock, secondary sales, schemes and credit at each level, not just what left your warehouse.

  • Primary, secondary and tertiary sales
  • Days of cover by tier
  • Schemes and claims
Stock moving downSales data coming up
Channel stock18.6 days
Secondary sales today4,218 cases
The channel

Four tiers, one network

Each tier buys, holds stock and sells on. Hover a tier to see its role.

  1. Brand / factoryYou make or import the product.
  2. Super-stockistHolds bulk stock for a region and supplies distributors.
  3. DistributorServes retailers on beats in a town or area.
  4. RetailerSells to the shopper at the shelf.
Three kinds of sales

Primary vs secondary vs tertiary sales

If you only track primary sales, stock can pile up in the channel unseen. The gap between the bars is stock sitting with your partners. Example figures, indexed to 100.

Primary salesBrand → super-stockist / distributor
100
Secondary salesDistributor → retailer
82
Tertiary salesRetailer → shopper
71

29 of every 100 cases shipped haven't reached a shopper yet.

Channel stock

Days of cover at every tier, by region

Red is a stock-out risk, amber is healthy, blue is overstock. Example data. Hover a cell.

NorthSouthEastWestCentral
Super-stockist1822352016
Distributor129281411
Retailer631485
  • Under 7 days
  • 7–25 days
  • Over 25 days
Network explorer

Health check for each tier

Switch tiers to see the KPIs your team would track every day. Example values.

Super-stockist cover—
Distributor cover—
Retailer cover—
Total channel pipeline—

See this for my real channel
Channel stock calculator

How many days of stock sit in your channel?

Enter stock at each tier and daily sales to shoppers. See days of cover per tier and the total pipeline. Use your own figures.

Healthy ranges differ by product. We use 7–25 days per tier here as an example.

Schemes and claims

From trade scheme to settled claim

Claims are matched to secondary sales automatically, so you only pay for schemes that were really passed on.

  1. Scheme setBrand launches a trade scheme
  2. Applied on billsDistributor bills retailers with the scheme
  3. Claim raisedDistributor claims the scheme cost
  4. Auto-checkedERP matches claims to secondary sales
  5. SettledCredit note posted to the distributor account
How it works

From channel map to tier review

Six steps, run every day by the system.

  1. Step 1Map the channelLoad super-stockists, distributors and outlets with regions and beats.
  2. Step 2Connect the dataBring in secondary sales from apps, DMS or Tally.
  3. Step 3Push stock downPlan replenishment by days of cover at each tier.
  4. Step 4Track sell-throughSee secondary and tertiary sales by SKU and outlet.
  5. Step 5Run schemesApply schemes and auto-check claims.
  6. Step 6Settle and reviewSettle credit and review tier performance.
What it changes

Results across the channel

Hover a card.

True demand

Plan production from secondary sales, not just what you shipped.

Right stock, right tier

Cut channel pile-ups and outlet stock-outs.

Faster claims

Claims checked against real sales, not spreadsheets.

Safer credit

See exposure across every tier before you dispatch.

Who it's for

Brands and distributors selling through tiers

If your product passes through more than one partner before the shelf, this module is for you.

  • FMCG and consumer brands
  • Super-stockist networks
  • Pharma and OTC distributors
  • Building material and electrical brands
  • Agri-input companies
  • Multi-tier wholesalers
Distribution ERP

Other modules in the suite

One integrated system.

FAQ

Multi-tier distribution questions

Answers for sales, supply chain and finance teams.

What is multi-tier distribution?

It's a sales channel where products pass through several levels before reaching the shopper, for example brand to super-stockist to distributor to retailer. Each tier buys, holds stock and sells on. A multi-tier distribution ERP connects all of them so you can see stock and sales at every level.

What is the difference between primary, secondary and tertiary sales?

Primary sales are what the brand sells to its super-stockists or distributors. Secondary sales are what distributors sell to retailers. Tertiary sales are what retailers sell to shoppers. Secondary and tertiary sales show true demand; primary sales alone can hide stock piling up in the channel.

What does a super-stockist do?

A super-stockist buys in bulk from the brand and supplies distributors across a region, often a state. It holds buffer stock, extends credit and reduces the number of accounts the brand manages directly.

How do you get secondary sales data from distributors?

Through a distributor management system or app, integration with their accounting software such as Tally, EDI or a simple scheduled upload. We set up the method that suits each distributor.

What is channel stock and days of cover?

Channel stock is the inventory held by your super-stockists, distributors and retailers. Days of cover is that stock divided by daily sales at the next tier, which tells you how many days it will last.

Can it handle trade schemes and claims?

Yes. Schemes are set per tier, applied on bills and claims are automatically matched against secondary sales before credit notes are posted.

Does it work with our existing ERP or Tally?

Yes. It can run as part of our Distribution ERP or connect to your current ERP, Tally or Dynamics through APIs.

How long does it take to set up?

Usually 8 to 12 weeks for the network, data connections and apps, depending on how many distributors and integrations you have. This is an estimate.

Is it only for FMCG?

No. It suits any brand selling through tiers, including pharma, building materials, electricals, agri-inputs and consumer durables.

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