On-premises ERP may feel familiar and controlled, but it often ties up resources and slows down growth. Servers, patches, backups, and security updates require constant attention. That leaves IT teams with less time for innovation and makes it harder for the business to adapt. Hosting Inform ERP through Advantive creates new opportunities. By shifting infrastructure … Continued
Running a distribution business is demanding enough without the added responsibility of managing servers, security patches, and system maintenance. For many distributors, keeping Inform ERP on-premises has meant devoting valuable IT resources to infrastructure instead of innovation. That is why more companies are choosing to have Inform ERP securely hosted through Advantive. Cloud hosting creates … Continued
How growing distributors free up cash, protect margins, and scale lean teams — without adding headcount. Distributors who rely on accounting-first systems hit the same wall: Cash trapped in slow-moving products Stockouts and delays that frustrate customers Lean teams stretched thin by manual work Decisions made on gut feel instead of real-time data In this … Continued
If your team is toggling between systems, rekeying orders, or manually updating spreadsheets, your ERP is underperforming. DDI Inform helps wholesale distributors connect core operations—from ecommerce to tax compliance—using proven integrations and APIs.
As customer expectations for speed and accuracy grow, distributors relying on basic accounting tools risk losing ground to competitors with smarter systems.
Inform ERP is proof of our continued commitment to helping distributors act on their data, streamline operations, and stay ahead of the curve. The 25.3.0 feature release introduces a major leap forward in custom reporting capabilities through the Advanced Report Writer (ARW) API. This upgrade is built for modern distributors who want flexible, tailored access … Continued
On-today, off-tomorrow tariffs, with seemingly ever-changing rates, have driven distribution businesses into a frenzy attempting to anticipate and adjust to the whiplash. It’s impossible to keep it all straight on paper, much less in your head! Regardless of how easy or difficult tariffs are to understand and track, they are undoubtedly going to affect your … Continued