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Amvyx started its activity in 1917 and is one of the largest distributors of exclusive brands of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Greece. With a philosophy that is based on entrepreneurship, innovation and respect for both its suppliers and customers, the company has been able to compete with multinational companies on an equal footing while achieving its goals of continuous growth.

Worldwide, distribution has become a particularly dynamic economic sector, and trade itself has undergone mutations on all levels, diversifying sales methods and forms of distribution. The main phenomena that generated this "mutation" are:

• the demographic phenomena that left their mark on the evolution of customer tastes, favoring the modernization of distribution

• increasing purchasing power, diversifying needs and ways to satisfy them

• the transformation of the way of life determined by the increasingly high degree of urbanization, the expansion of large cities through the development of new neighborhoods, etc.

One of the most important tasks of the purchasing department is to reduce costs by optimizing stocks. A not so easy task, because it must be constantly juggled and avoid both overstock and stock shortages. A fine line and balance quite difficult to maintain without a process of continuous tracking and optimization.

Managing a distribution and logistics company in the age of speed requires a thorough digitization and automation process to keep up with the advancements. According to Gartner, over 50% of companies in the field are convinced that software solutions have a strong impact on business development and profitability.

With more online shopping, manufacturers and retailers need to increase their warehousing operations, with consumers increasingly expecting same-day delivery. This could be costly and, with labor being the highest cost of operating in warehouses, increasing the level of automation in warehouses is likely to become much more common.

Given the time we are going through, many companies have been looking for ways to support their business plans and adapt to new requirements. In particular, the retail, distribution and logistics services companies have adapted to the new requirements of the market, making the transition to omnichannel. And for this they needed quality software solutions, focused on the customer and the reaction speed.

Companies in the distribution industry need to adapt quickly to maximize performance, increase efficiency and profitability, and ultimately maintain customer satisfaction, especially as they meet growing demands. The need to control and streamline business processes are essential conditions for success.

An ERP solution automates and streamlines distribution processes and provides accurate information in real time, so that any situation can be identified and resolved quickly.

In an industry as competitive as distribution, the one that adapts the fastest to customer needs, the one that has the ability to evolve, to become productive and efficient, survives.

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Stocks are money, money is blocked. Therefore, some of the most important tasks in both production and distribution are to reduce stock levels and at the same time avoid out-of-stock situations. A fine line and a fairly difficult balance to maintain if there is no continuous tracking and optimization process implemented.