Industries • ERPNext Solutions

ERPNext for Industries — Retail, Manufacturing, Trading & Distribution

Exalix Tech implements ERPNext with industry-specific practices — POS & omnichannel for retail, MRP and shop-floor for manufacturing, multi-warehouse & DMS for distributors, and lightweight ERP for trading businesses.

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Industry-led ERPNext solutions

Each industry has its own priorities. We tailor ERPNext modules, workflows and integrations to deliver measurable value quickly.

Retail

Retail (Store & Omnichannel)

ERPNext for retail covers POS, inventory, pricing, promotions, reconciliations and omnichannel sales. Ideal for single stores, multi-store chains and online + offline sellers.

Common pain points

  • Inconsistent pricing across channels
  • Slow POS / poor stock visibility
  • Manual sales reconciliation and frequent stockouts

ERPNext modules & deliverables

  • Point of Sale (POS) with offline mode
  • Stock & multi-warehouse management
  • Pricing rules, promotions & loyalty
  • Integrated accounting & GST invoicing
  • Integrations: e-commerce, payment gateway, courier
Typical outcomes: faster checkouts, improved stock accuracy, fewer stockouts and automated GST-compliant invoicing.
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Manufacturing

Manufacturing (Discrete & Process)

ERPNext supports BOMs, routings, MRP, shop-floor data capture and quality checks — for discrete and process industries such as tiles, ceramics and chemicals.

Common pain points

  • Poor production planning & inventory shortages
  • Manual BOM management and rework
  • Lack of batch traceability and QC

ERPNext modules & deliverables

  • BOM, Routing & Work Orders
  • MRP runs and demand planning
  • Shop-floor data capture & production reporting
  • Batch tracking, QC checks & traceability
  • Costing, COGS reporting and integration with accounting
Typical outcomes: reduced production lead times, improved first-pass yield, accurate product costing and faster month-end reconciliation.
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Trading

Trading (Wholesale / Brokers)

Trading businesses need quick invoicing, purchase management, and easy reconciliation. ERPNext offers lightweight ERP capabilities with strong accounting controls for trading companies.

Common pain points

  • Manual invoicing & payment tracking
  • Difficulty managing multiple suppliers and price lists
  • Slow reconciliation & missing receipts

ERPNext modules & deliverables

  • Purchasing, supplier price lists & PO workflows
  • Accounts receivable / payable & GST-ready accounting
  • Stock valuation & simple warehouse rules
  • Quick invoicing templates and payment reconciliation
Typical outcomes: faster invoicing, better supplier price control and simpler reconciliation for trading operations.
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DMS / Distribution

DMS / Distribution

Distribution businesses (dealers, wholesalers, distributors) need multi-warehouse, batch/serial tracking and route-to-market features. ERPNext can be extended with DMS workflows to manage sales teams, dealers and deliveries.

Common pain points

  • Complex dealer pricing & credit limits
  • Multiple warehouses & transit stock management
  • Manual return & claims handling

ERPNext modules & deliverables

  • Multi-warehouse, batch & serial number tracking
  • Dealer price lists, credit limits and statements
  • Sales team / route management and delivery reconciliation
  • Integration with TMS / courier APIs and marketplaces
Typical outcomes: fewer delivery errors, improved dealer billing accuracy and better working capital management.
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Other industries we serve

ERPNext is versatile — here are additional industries where we have experience and where ERPNext delivers high value.

  • Healthcare — patient management, billing & inventory
  • Professional services — project accounting, timesheets, billing
  • Food & Beverage — batch traceability, QC and recipes
  • Wholesale & eCommerce — integration-focused workflows
Don't see your industry? We can scope a short pilot to validate ERPNext for your business — talk to our consultants.
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Industry FAQs — ERPNext fitment

Short answers to common questions when evaluating ERPNext for specific industries.

Can ERPNext handle POS for retail?
Yes — ERPNext includes a performant POS with offline support, integrated stock updates and invoicing that works with GST flows.
Is ERPNext suitable for process manufacturing (chemicals)?
Yes — ERPNext supports batch-based BOMs, QC and traceability; we extend it with QC checks and safety workflows where needed.
How do you customise ERPNext for DMS workflows?
We extend ERPNext with dealer price lists, credit limits, route management and delivery reconciliation to match DMS needs.

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