"The Definitive Guide to Distribution Management" by Tecsys provides an in-depth overview of how distributors can modernize and optimize operations to boost efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. It defines distribution management as the coordination of goods from origin to end use and highlights three main goals: strong operational foundations and data management, business process automation, and measurable business outcomes such as lower costs and higher revenue. The guide explains that effective demand planning, inventory management, and financial management are essential for informed decision-making and cost control, while also addressing external pressures like e-commerce growth, globalization, and the demand for omnichannel fulfillment. Common challenges - margin erosion, delayed order cycles, complex multi-site inventories, and rising customer expectations - underscore the need for innovation. Tecsys recommends replacing fragmented legacy systems with modern, integrated distribution ERP platforms that unify procurement, order management, CRM, returns, and financials. These systems provide real-time visibility, improved accuracy, and lower operational costs. The guide concludes with advice for choosing the right system, emphasizing flexibility in order processing, integration capability, financial performance, business intelligence, and ease of maintenance, positioning technology-driven transformation as the key to future-ready distribution success.