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Sales & customersKeep customer agreements, order commitments and collections connected. Trading & marginsConnect each deal's supply, customer commitments and costs to its trading result. PurchasingKeep merchandise and materials arriving against the right supplier commitments. Inventory & deliveryKnow what is available and get the right goods to each customer.
Letters of creditKeep credit terms, documents, bank decisions and financial obligations connected. Production & kittingPrepare stocked kits and repacked goods with traceable materials and costs. FinanceConnect trading activity, bank obligations and cash to each company's books. ReportingSee trading performance and unfinished work with the detail behind each result.

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Processes

Order to cashCarry the accepted order through shipment, invoice approval and cash application. Procure to payPurchase needed supply, accept the goods received and settle the right supplier balance. Manage a letter of creditCoordinate credit terms, presentation evidence and the financial work that follows.
Assemble to stockTurn released recipes and actual assembly work into accepted finished stock. Return and creditConnect returned goods, customer credit and the actual refund without losing the original purchase. Count and adjustCount a controlled stock population and review the exact quantity and value before correction.

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Industries

Industrial supply tradingKeep customer specifications, supplier commitments and delivery margins connected. Building materials tradingCoordinate supplier quantities, warehouse deliveries and the costs of each building-materials order.
Consumer goods tradingConnect buying, selling, stock and repeat trade activity across your consumer-goods business. International distributorsFollow cross-border commercial commitments, documentary credits and local financial results.

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Roles and permissionsGive sales, purchasing, stock and finance clear responsibilities. Reports and insightsUnderstand trading margins, stock, credit exposure and financial performance. Data modelExplore the records connecting trades, goods and financial results.
IntegrationsConnect trading documents, stock and banking evidence. ImplementationBuild the rollout around a complete trade and its financial outcome. AI assistants and APIHelp teams prepare trades, follow documents and understand exceptions.

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Modules
Sales & customersKeep customer agreements, order commitments and collections connected.Trading & marginsConnect each deal's supply, customer commitments and costs to its trading result.PurchasingKeep merchandise and materials arriving against the right supplier commitments.Inventory & deliveryKnow what is available and get the right goods to each customer.Letters of creditKeep credit terms, documents, bank decisions and financial obligations connected.Production & kittingPrepare stocked kits and repacked goods with traceable materials and costs.FinanceConnect trading activity, bank obligations and cash to each company's books.ReportingSee trading performance and unfinished work with the detail behind each result.
Processes
Order to cashCarry the accepted order through shipment, invoice approval and cash application.Procure to payPurchase needed supply, accept the goods received and settle the right supplier balance.Manage a letter of creditCoordinate credit terms, presentation evidence and the financial work that follows.Assemble to stockTurn released recipes and actual assembly work into accepted finished stock.Return and creditConnect returned goods, customer credit and the actual refund without losing the original purchase.Count and adjustCount a controlled stock population and review the exact quantity and value before correction.
Industries
Industrial supply tradingKeep customer specifications, supplier commitments and delivery margins connected.Building materials tradingCoordinate supplier quantities, warehouse deliveries and the costs of each building-materials order.Consumer goods tradingConnect buying, selling, stock and repeat trade activity across your consumer-goods business.International distributorsFollow cross-border commercial commitments, documentary credits and local financial results.
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Roles and permissionsGive sales, purchasing, stock and finance clear responsibilities.Reports and insightsUnderstand trading margins, stock, credit exposure and financial performance.Data modelExplore the records connecting trades, goods and financial results.IntegrationsConnect trading documents, stock and banking evidence.ImplementationBuild the rollout around a complete trade and its financial outcome.AI assistants and APIHelp teams prepare trades, follow documents and understand exceptions.
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Trading ERP Industries
International distributors4 of 4
  • Industrial supply trading1 of 4
  • Building materials trading2 of 4
  • Consumer goods trading3 of 4
  • International distributors4 of 4

International distributors

Follow cross-border commercial commitments, documentary credits and local financial results.

Typical roles
  • Sales Representative
  • Sales Manager
  • Purchasing Manager
  • Warehouse Manager
  • Trade Finance Coordinator
  • Accountant
  • Finance Manager
Also built for
  • Industrial supply trading
  • Building materials trading
  • Consumer goods trading
  • International distributors

What changes for this team

configured at rollout

Keep international purchasing, customer sales and trade-finance work connected. Trading ERP helps goods traders follow commercial commitments, warehouse quantities, documentary credits and local financial results across companies and currencies. Each trade retains the terms and evidence needed to explain its remaining deliveries, documents and money.

Give each company a clear operating view

Follow the customer and supplier agreements, stock ownership and financial records of the entity responsible for the work. Related-company trade keeps its corresponding commercial documents. Teams can share permitted information while retaining the approval responsibilities and local books of each business.

Prepare documentary work around the actual credit

Keep applicant, beneficiary and bank roles with the relevant terms and document requirements. Follow shipment and presentation deadlines with their applicable place and time basis. The trade-finance coordinator can compare amendments and retain the terms that govern each presentation.

Connect documents with the goods they describe

Link presentation packets to their invoice and shipment quantities, preserving the versions actually submitted. Warehouse receipt, dispatch and customer delivery retain their own evidence. Teams handling discrepancies can follow corrections, waiver requests and the bank's response alongside the underlying commercial work.

Follow financing through to settlement

Track bank undertakings, actual supplier payment, export advances, collateral, fees and later reimbursement. Keep recognized bank obligations and any proceeds still held by a bank visible until their actual settlement. Finance can reconcile partial amounts and explain where company cash has moved.

Compare trading results on a clear basis

Review expected, committed and realized margins by trade, company and currency. Match posted sales and credits with the associated goods cost, then inspect attributed trade expenses. Retained source amounts and currency effects help explain changes, while missing information remains visible for the responsible team to resolve.

Order-to-cash for this team

  1. 01

    Quote

  2. 02

    Sales order

    Approval required

    Compare trading results on a clear basis

  3. 03

    Pick and ship

  4. 04

    Invoice

    Approval required

  5. 05

    Cash applied

    Give each company a clear operating view · Prepare documentary work around the actual credit · Connect documents with the goods they describe · Follow financing through to settlement

Same records, same gates. The configuration changes how the process runs for this team.

Workspace previews

LC Requests Awaiting ApprovalDocumentaryCredits
approval waits for the finance manager
Approval conditions

Finance Manager independently approves the exact request and documentary/financial scope (LocalStatus: Draft → PendingApproval → Approved → Submitted), not bank issuance.

PendingApproval
  • DC-55145 CUS-119
  • DC-32030 CUS-044
  • DC-44313 CUS-135
  • DC-93430 CUS-142
  • DC-14230 CUS-199
DC-55145
Orientation
ImporterApplicant
Customer
CUS-119
Supplier
VND-155
IssuingBank
FI-9571
Currency
CRR-2185

Approval waits for the finance manager.

Letters of credit →
Sales Orders Awaiting ApprovalSalesOrders
approval waits for the sales manager
Approval conditions

Sales Manager approves exceptions and the complete SalesOrders revision (Status: Draft → Submitted → Approved) independently of creator and material editors, with Finance Manager's additional credit exception where required.

Submitted
  • SO-84882 ACC-120
  • SO-21380 ACC-120
  • SO-21789 ACC-110
  • SO-77914 ACC-150
  • SO-28648 ACC-110
SO-84882
Account
ACC-120
ShipmentMode
Carrier
NetTotal
40
CreditReview
CR-51958
Snapshot
DR-28327

Approval waits for the sales manager.

Sales & customers →
Invoices Awaiting ApprovalInvoices
approval waits for the finance manager
Approval conditions

Finance Manager independently approves every invoice and credit snapshot (Status: Draft → PendingApproval → Approved);

PendingApproval
  • INV-51303 ACC-110
  • INV-73448 ACC-140
  • INV-62823 ACC-110
  • INV-85172 ACC-110
  • INV-58673 ACC-110
INV-51303
Account
ACC-110
DocumentType
Invoice
NetAmount
530
TaxAmount
810
Currency
CRR-6627

Approval waits for the finance manager.

Finance →

Typical roles

Roles and permissions
Sales Representative

Prepares assigned customer offers and order requests from actual commercial evidence.

Permissions
  • Manage assigned Accounts prospect information, ContactPersons, Quotes and draft SalesOrders
  • Record actual customer acceptance, requested delivery and draft TradeDeals/TradeAllocations
  • Prepare customer return requests and separately priced replacement orders
Offers DueQuotes
StatusDraftSentAcceptednext 7 days
Draft
QTS-96661ACC-140
QTS-94669ACC-140
Sent
QTS-38922ACC-110
QTS-94090ACC-120
Accepted
QTS-63616ACC-120
QTS-53313ACC-130
Sales Manager

Independently accepts commercial commitments and customer/pricing changes.

Permissions
  • Approve every SalesOrders revision independently of preparers/material editors
  • Approve QuoteException and commercial MasterChanges within reviewed finite authority
  • Independently approve TradeDeals and TradeAllocations commercial source assignment after stock/supply checks, excluding their preparers/editors
Sales Orders Awaiting ApprovalSalesOrders
Submitted
  • SO-84882 ACC-120
  • SO-21380 ACC-120
  • SO-21789 ACC-110
  • SO-77914 ACC-150
  • SO-28648 ACC-110
SO-84882
Account
ACC-120
ShipmentMode
Carrier
NetTotal
40
CreditReview
CR-51958
Snapshot
DR-28327

Approval waits for the sales manager.

Purchasing Manager

Prepares supplier commitments and controls independently reviewed purchasing authority.

Permissions
  • Manage supplier commercial drafts, Requisitions, PurchaseOrders and their lines
  • Independently approve supplier commercial activation excluding preparers/material editors
  • Approve another person's requisition/PO within finite entity/currency authority, otherwise request Finance Manager approval
Purchase Approval QueuePurchaseOrders
Submitted
  • PO-86049 VND-211 810
  • PO-34979 VND-185 360
  • PO-71568 VND-081 940
  • PO-66801 VND-082 730
  • PO-59564 VND-109 180
PO-86049
Supplier
VND-211
CurrentTotal
930
ApprovalBasis
810
Currency
CRR-1739
Snapshot
DR-39173

Approval waits for the purchasing manager.

Warehouse Manager

Controls stock eligibility, readiness, physical returns and count decisions.

Permissions
  • Manage warehouses/locations, StockTransfers and InventoryCounts
  • Independently approve StockRelease, TransferApproval, ShipmentRelease, CountAdjustment, ReturnAuthorization and ReturnDisposition within reviewed scope, excluding preparers/material editors/counters or relevant subject
  • Review independent receiving and shipping evidence
Count Review QueueInventoryCounts
PendingReview
  • IC-22261 WRH-110 11 d
  • IC-10790 WRH-130 in 4 d
  • IC-66853 WRH-120 11 d
  • IC-41159 WRH-130 in 10 d
  • IC-89449 WRH-110 in 11 d
IC-22261
Warehouse
WRH-110
Counter
LC
Policy
TP-88135
Lock
CL-46980
PlannedEnd
06 Sep

Approval conditions.

Trade Finance Coordinator

Prepares documentary-credit work and verifies actual bank correspondence.

Permissions
  • Prepare FinancialInstitutions drafts, DocumentaryCredits, CreditAmendments, CreditConditions, CreditDrawings, CreditAllocations, CreditPresentations and CreditDocuments
  • Record CreditDiscrepancies and actual CreditBankEvents with source authentication/manual verification evidence
  • Prepare charge, collateral, funding and closure reconciliation
LC MaturitiesCreditDrawings
StatusAcceptedPartiallySettledUncertain
Accepted
CD-37362DC-90244
CD-20255DC-56060
PartiallySettled
CD-53393DC-21158
CD-49133DC-53704
Uncertain
CD-18371DC-88187
CD-84465DC-86906
Accountant

Prepares and executes guarded entity finance and reconciliation work.

Permissions
  • Manage draft invoices/bills, matches, CashReceipts, CashApplications, PaymentRuns, Payments, CreditApplications, Refunds, FinanceCorrections, BankObligations, BankObligationAllocations, CreditCharges and CreditCollateralMovements financial preparation
  • Record actual verified bank/cash evidence and routine eligible customer receipt/application under approved policy
  • Prepare TradeCostAllocations, journals, revaluation and close
Receipts Awaiting ReviewReceiptAcceptances
StatusPreparedPendingReviewConfirmed
Prepared
RA-37700GRL-10945460 base quantity
RA-81472GRL-28851690 base quantity
PendingReview
RA-61775GRL-18503500 base quantity
RA-51115GRL-72326220 base quantity
Confirmed
RA-54383GRL-24230610 base quantity
RA-19521GRL-49531280 base quantity
Finance Manager

Independently controls monetary authority, documentary instructions, valuation and close.

Permissions
  • Approve every invoice and credit revision independently of preparers/material editors
  • Approve credit exceptions, above-limit purchasing, bill exceptions, payment releases, every refund and FinanceCorrections
  • Approve protected financial institution/bank/cost/tax/currency/rate/authority masters and TradeCostAllocations
Invoices Awaiting ApprovalInvoices
PendingApproval
  • INV-51303 ACC-110
  • INV-73448 ACC-140
  • INV-62823 ACC-110
  • INV-85172 ACC-110
  • INV-58673 ACC-110
INV-51303
Account
ACC-110
DocumentType
Invoice
NetAmount
530
TaxAmount
810
Currency
CRR-6627

Approval waits for the finance manager.

Modules

  • Presentations Awaiting ApprovalPendingApproval
    Presentation NumberDrawingTerms SnapshotBank

    Letters of credit

    Keep credit terms, documents, bank decisions and financial obligations connected.

  • Trade Allocation BoardReserved
    Allocation NumberDealOrder LineSupply Kind
    Purchase Order

    Reporting

    See trading performance and unfinished work with the detail behind each result.

  • Invoices Awaiting ApprovalPendingApproval
    Invoice NumberAccountDocument TypeNet Amount
    Credit Note

    Finance

    Connect trading activity, bank obligations and cash to each company's books.

  • Sales Orders Awaiting ApprovalSubmitted
    Order NumberAccountShipment ModeNet Total
    Customer Handover

    Sales & customers

    Keep customer agreements, order commitments and collections connected.

  • Trade Allocation BoardReserved
    Allocation NumberDealOrder LineSupply Kind
    Purchase Order

    Trading & margins

    Connect each deal's supply, customer commitments and costs to its trading result.

  • Purchase Approval QueueSubmitted
    Purchase Order NumberSupplierCurrent TotalApproval Basis

    Purchasing

    Keep merchandise and materials arriving against the right supplier commitments.

  • Count Review QueuePendingReview
    Count NumberWarehouseCounterPolicy

    Inventory & delivery

    Know what is available and get the right goods to each customer.

  • Production ScheduleReleased
    Work Order NumberOutput ProductPlanned QuantityCompleted Quantity

    Production & kitting

    Prepare stocked kits and repacked goods with traceable materials and costs.

Relevant reports

Reports and insights

Trading Commitments and Margins

Separates dated expected, independently approved committed and posted realized populations per entity/deal: actual net revenue/credits and matched title-event carrying cost give gross profit; separately allocated actual charges/interest/expenses bridge contribution without another journal; use frozen comparable currency/unit bases, disclose incomplete/unallocated scope and null percentages when net is zero or cost unknown, while reviewed zero cost remains valid.

Sales Orders Awaiting ApprovalSalesOrders
Submitted
  • SO-84882 ACC-120
  • SO-21380 ACC-120
  • SO-21789 ACC-110
  • SO-77914 ACC-150
  • SO-28648 ACC-110
SO-84882
Account
ACC-120
ShipmentMode
Carrier
NetTotal
40
CreditReview
CR-51958
Snapshot
DR-28327

Approval waits for the sales manager.

Bank Funding and Collateral

Reconciles recognized CompanyPayable and BankReceivable sources separately by bank/entity/currency, actual recourse/import funding, bank-held proceeds, reimbursements and restricted cash placement/application/release; current carrying and prior FX match source controls, no asset/liability netting or duplicate cover valuation, and contingent undertakings are separately identified.

Funding ObligationsBankObligations
StatusOpenPartiallySettledHeldPendingClassification
Open
BO-76905DC-21361
BO-37691DC-17048
PartiallySettled
BO-15045DC-33270
BO-89043DC-98307
Held
BO-94350DC-12476
PendingClassification
BO-36383DC-37278

Receivables and Payables Aging

Ages live debit residuals by contractual due date at entity/currency cutoff, keeping credits/prepayments, unapplied customer funds, LC-reserved scope and disputed amounts separate; documentary coverage and recourse advances do not erase AR/AP, while actual supplier/customer settlement consumes exact source balances.

LC Requests Awaiting ApprovalDocumentaryCredits
PendingApproval
  • DC-55145 CUS-119
  • DC-32030 CUS-044
  • DC-44313 CUS-135
  • DC-93430 CUS-142
  • DC-14230 CUS-199
DC-55145
Orientation
ImporterApplicant
Customer
CUS-119
Supplier
VND-155
IssuingBank
FI-9571
Currency
CRR-2185

Approval waits for the finance manager.

Common questions

All questions
What does Trading ERP cover?

Customer quotes and orders, purchasing, shared inventory, delivery, trading margins, documentary credits, real assembly or repacking, and each company’s local finance. The modules describe the operating scope in more detail.

Related question
Can one trade connect several purchases and sales?

Yes. Bounded allocations connect the approved quantities and financial sources that belong to the trade. Linking a purchase or stock quantity does not create another demand or let the same supply cover two commitments.

Related question
How are trading margins calculated?

Expected, committed and realized results stay separate. Posted net sales and credits are matched with the associated goods cost, while attributed trade expenses explain contribution. Missing costs stay visible, and a report does not post an expense again.

Related question
Which letters of credit are covered?

Ordinary documentary credits for both importer/applicant and exporter/beneficiary work, including recorded sight, deferred-payment, acceptance and negotiation terms. Active terms, amendments, required documents, drawings, bank evidence and remaining obligations stay connected.

Related question
Does the system issue credits or decide bank compliance?

Issuance and documentary examination remain external bank decisions. The system supports preparation, independent local review, correspondence and evidence tracking. A document upload or internal approval is not a bank undertaking or payment guarantee.

Related question
How are amendments and partial drawings handled?

Each amendment preserves its proposed terms and actual effectiveness evidence. Partial drawings reserve the exact remaining amount and related trade scope. Revised or re-presented documents retain their original drawing identity so the same amount cannot be drawn twice.

Related question
What if the bank pays before company cash moves?

Actual bank honor and later company reimbursement remain separate. Where the bank funds the transaction, the reviewed treatment records the relevant bank obligation and its later settlement. Export advances retain the assessed recourse and receivable treatment; financing is not automatically a customer payment.

Related question
Who approves orders, invoices and financial instructions?

Independent Sales Manager approval applies to every sales-order revision, and independent Finance Manager approval applies to invoices, credits and refunds. Protected documentary-credit requests and financial instructions have their own finance review. Purchasing, stock and production decisions retain their designated independent owners.

Related question
Can we assemble kits or repack goods?

Yes. Versioned recipes and routing, released work orders, actual materials and time, accepted finished output and cost reconciliation support real assembly and repacking. A sales grouping alone does not create stocked output.

Related question
How does it handle companies and currencies?

Each company retains its own ownership, authority and financial books. Document, functional and settlement currencies remain explicit, with source-based allocation and currency effects. Consolidation and any additional statutory or banking requirements are separately scoped during implementation.

Related question

Other industries

  • Industry

    Industrial supply trading

    Keep customer specifications, supplier commitments and delivery margins connected.

  • Industry

    Building materials trading

    Coordinate supplier quantities, warehouse deliveries and the costs of each building-materials order.

  • Industry

    Consumer goods trading

    Connect buying, selling, stock and repeat trade activity across your consumer-goods business.

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    International distributors

    Follow cross-border commercial commitments, documentary credits and local financial results.

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