From Legacy ERP to a Future-Ready Distributor Management ERP Software
Transforming Operations with Wholesale Distributor ERP Software for Multi-Location, Multi-Brand Distributor
Client Overview
Amritlal Desai & Co., founded in 1937, is a Bhuj-based business operating in automobile batteries, heavy machinery, spare parts, and service segments. The company has an annual turnover of approximately ₹70 crore and operates across four branches in Kutch.
Client Location
Head Office: Bhuj, India
Branches: Mundra, Nakhatrana, Gandhidham
Industry
Automotive & Industrial Equipment Trading Business
Tech-Stack
ERPNext Version: 15.65.4
Web Server: Frappe Cloud
Project Methodology:
Agile Scrum Methodology
21,000+
Items listed in ERP
11,000+
Registered customers
300+
Active suppliers & vendors
2,000+
Monthly invoices generated
Brand Dealerships
What does the client want from us?
The Miracle ERP system supported Amritlal Desai & Co. well for many years. As the business expanded across multiple locations, added more products, and handled increased compliance requirements, the existing system began to show limitations in control, visibility, and process consistency.
Objectives of the ERP Transition
Move to a cleaner and structured ERP system
Maintain smooth day-to-day business operations
Ensure accuracy in financial and inventory data
Improve visibility and process control across branches
Avoid unnecessary complexity during the transition
To achieve this, a planned ERP implementation approach was followed instead of migrating the entire historical system.
Design Philosophy
The implementation followed a business-first approach:
Real workflows over standard ERP assumptions
Strong validations before automation
Clean operational starting point
Focus on long-term usability and control
ERPNext was positioned as a structured foundation for future operations, not just a system replacement.
Key Challenges in the Legacy Miracle ERP
Key Business Implementations
Walking Customer & GST Compliance
Introduced controlled billing rules for walk-in customers to ensure GST details are captured correctly at the time of invoicing.
Made GST address mandatory whenever a GSTIN is provided, preventing incomplete or non-compliant invoices.
Automated tax category and GST template application based on customer and transaction details.
Blocked invoice submission if mandatory GST information is missing.
Outcome:
GST compliance is enforced at the system level, resulting in clean and accurate GSTR-1 reporting without manual intervention.
Expense Booking Across Multiple Cost Centers
Enabled line-item-wise expense allocation, allowing a single expense document to be distributed across multiple cost centers.
Configured branch-wise and department-wise cost tracking to reflect actual expense ownership.
Ensured expense allocation flows correctly into financial reports.
Outcome:
Management gains clear visibility into expenses by branch and department, leading to more accurate Profit & Loss reporting and improved cost control.
Inventory Control with Serial & Batch Tracking
Implemented serial number and batch number tracking for high-value and warranty-driven items.
Enabled barcode and QR code scanning to speed up transactions and reduce manual errors.
Configured warehouse-wise serial availability to prevent incorrect stock usage.
Developed serial and batch history tracking for audit and warranty reference.
Outcome:
End-to-end inventory traceability is achieved, reducing stock discrepancies and simplifying audits.
Warranty Replacement Automation (FOC & Pro-Rata)
Designed a dedicated warranty replacement process aligned with real business scenarios.
Automated the creation of stock entries, sales returns, and new invoices for both free-of-cost and pro-rata warranty cases.
Applied strict validations for serial numbers, quantities, and warehouse selection to avoid errors.
Outcome:
Warranty handling is fully system-driven, ensuring accurate stock movement and financial impact without manual follow-ups.
Accounting Accuracy & Financial Control
Implemented branch-wise accounting to support multi-location operations.
Configured item group–wise cost center mapping, ensuring sales and purchase transactions automatically post to the correct cost centers.
Ensured service items and spare parts reflect correct departmental profitability.
Introduced posting controls and period-closing discipline to prevent incorrect or backdated entries.
Outcome:
Financial statements such as Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheet are reliable, consistent, and aligned with actual business performance.
Face Recognition–Based Attendance & Access Control
Implemented face recognition for employee attendance to replace manual punching.
Automated check-in and check-out based on face scans.
Linked attendance data directly with payroll processing.
Reduced dependency on manual attendance registers and corrections.
Outcome:
Attendance tracking became accurate, tamper-resistant, and fully integrated with payroll, improving HR efficiency and data reliability.
Sanskar Technolab's Role
Sanskar Technolab was responsible for the end-to-end ERPNext implementation, including:
Business process study and system design
ERPNext configuration aligned with real workflows
Selective and controlled data migration
Custom development for business-critical flows
Validation of stock and financial accuracy
Go-live support and post-implementation stabilization
The focus remained on stability, control, and long-term usability.
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