Sales order processing
Capture customer order lines, expected quantities and fulfillment requirements.
Orders · allocations · EDI · fulfillment
Distribution ERP Software for Connected Orders and Fulfillment
Connect customer orders, inventory availability, purchasing, multi-warehouse allocation and shipping. Sonic Fusion X helps distributors manage supplier-direct orders and EDI document flows within the same ERP environment.
Distribution capabilities
Move orders without losing visibility
A customer order should carry its item quantities, availability decisions, purchase requirements and fulfillment activity forward without unnecessary rekeying.
Inventory allocation
Check stock across facilities before selecting an available fulfillment location.
Explore solutionEDI transaction support
Work with supported EDI 850 purchase orders, 856 advance ship notices and 810 invoices.
Supplier-direct fulfillment
Link eligible customer demand to supplier purchase orders and shipment information.
Cross-dock workflows
Route incoming material to outbound demand without unnecessary storage where configured.
Explore solutionShipping and invoicing
Connect shipment confirmations and invoice processing to order activity.
Order scenarios
Three ways to fulfill the same customer demand
Choose the appropriate workflow based on inventory, delivery constraints and supplier arrangements.
| Scenario | Starting point | Decision | Next ERP activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warehouse stock | Customer places 50-unit order | One site has 50 usable units | Allocate, pick, pack and ship |
| Split allocation | Customer orders 120 units | Facility A has 70, B has 50 | Review split-ship rules and shipping costs |
| Supplier direct | Item available from approved supplier | Stock is not held locally | Link customer order to supplier PO and fulfillment |
- 01
Receive customer demand
Create or import a sales order with the correct line-item details.
- 02
Verify inventory and sourcing
Check usable stock across locations or identify approved supplier-direct options.
- 03
Prepare fulfillment
Allocate inventory, prepare the warehouse order or create a linked vendor PO.
- 04
Confirm shipment and invoice
Capture shipping information and perform invoicing under the configured workflow.
Illustrative split inventory
Units available to fulfill a 120-unit customer order
Illustrative example only; not customer performance data.
EDI explained
Keep electronic trading documents connected to orders
EDI helps trading partners exchange standardized purchasing, shipping and invoice documents. Supported Sonic Fusion X transactions include these common document types.
| EDI document | What it represents | Operational use |
|---|---|---|
| 850 | Purchase Order | Receive or process an electronic purchase order |
| 856 | Advance Ship Notice | Communicate shipment contents and details |
| 810 | Invoice | Transmit electronic invoice information |
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about how the software fits into day-to-day operations.
What is distribution ERP software?
Distribution ERP connects sales orders, purchasing, available inventory, warehouse fulfillment, shipping and invoices for wholesale or distribution operations.
What EDI transactions does Sonic Fusion X support?
The described platform supports EDI 850 purchase orders, EDI 856 advance ship notices and EDI 810 invoices. Mapping and partner-specific workflows should be reviewed during implementation.
Does supplier-direct fulfillment require warehouse stock?
Supplier-direct orders route eligible customer demand to an approved supplier rather than requiring local physical stock. Company approval and invoice rules still apply.