Are you still struggling with the lengthy ordering process? Spending hours on SMS, calling, WhatsApp, and salesperson-managed ordering mechanism?
If yes, ERP to ERP ordering is going to change that forever. It’s the next-generation ordering feature offered by leading ERP providers like Marg ERP where it automates the ordering process for retailers and distributors and changes the pharma industry comprehensively.
In the passage today, we will explore what ERP to ERP Ordering is for chemists and distributors and how it eliminates traditional ordering errors, and speeds up entire ordering ecosystem. Let’s begin.
What is ERP to ERP Ordering?
With ERP-to-ERP Ordering, retailers/chemists can send direct orders to distributors’ ERP. It does not require any apps, SMS, WhatsApp, calls, etc. You order land directly in the distributors’ system. It is faster, accurate, and error-free with lesser dependency on salesmen.
What does it mean for Retailers/Chemists?
According to the All-India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD), India has over 1 million registered pharmacists as of July 2025. ERP to ERP Ordering is a game-changer for this million-plus pharma retailers. Let’s explore how.
Imagine a chemist shop in a small town. Generally, you call, WhatsApp, or depend on salesmen to place order with your distributor. Sometimes the call is missed, stock is wrongly noted, or the salesman arrives late — and you lose out on urgent medicines.
With ERP-to-ERP Ordering for Retailers/Chemists, here’s how you can turnaround your business:
Error-Free Orders
- Orders go directly from your ERP to distributor’s ERP.
- No wrong entries, no confusion.
Example: You need “Paracetamol 500mg (20 strips)” — system ensures exact product & quantity is recorded, not “Paracetamol 650mg” by mistake.
Real-Time Stock, Schemes & Rates
- While ordering, you see livestock availability and latest schemes.
- Helps you order smart and save more.
Example: You see that your distributor has only 50 strips left of a fast-selling antibiotic — you can book immediately before stock runs out.
No Calls, No Msgs, No WhatsApp- On-Time Always
- No need to wait for salesmen or depend on calls/WhatsApp.
- Orders placed instantly, anytime.
Example: Even if distributor’s salesman doesn’t visit, you can place orders late night after closing shop.
One-Click Purchase Import
- Order invoice comes directly into your ERP.
- No retyping, no manual entry, no errors.
(Example: Instead of typing 200 items again, invoice auto-imports — saving 2–3 hours daily for your staff.)
Instant Shortage Updates
- Your ERP auto-shows stock shortages while billing.
- Helps you place orders on time, no missed sales.
(Example: While billing, you see only 2 strips of BP medicine left, you can reorder instantly before customers walk away.)
What does it mean for Distributors?
Thousands of pharma distributors can streamline their business with ERP-to-ERP ordering. You can activate in your existing ERP and enjoy uninterrupted ordering. It is a game-changer for multi-billion-dollar pharma industry of India, which supplies over 20% of the global demand of generic drugs.
Imagine you are a pharma distributor in a town. Every day you get calls, WhatsApp messages, and handwritten bills from chemists. Sometimes orders are misheard, sometimes slips get misplaced, and sometimes salesmen are stuck doing routine order-taking instead of finding new clients.
With ERP-to-ERP Ordering for distributors, you can transform your business into smarter and efficient:
Receive Chemists’ Orders Directly in ERP
- Orders flow straight into your ERP, no middle step.
Example: A chemist in your area places an order at night — you see it in your ERP next morning, ready for billing.
No Calls, No Apps, No Manual Errors
- No need to depend on calls, WhatsApp, or manual entry.
- Zero chances of misheard or missing items.
Example: If a chemist wants “Crocin 250mg,” it won’t get wrongly typed as “500mg,” ERP records exact product.
Orders and Deliveries Always on Time
- Faster order processing means faster dispatch.
- Improves trust with chemists.
Example: Chemist orders in morning, your team bills instantly — delivery is out the same day.
Easy, Fast & Paperless Ordering
- No paperwork, no slips, no chasing.
Example: Instead of sorting hundreds of bills, your ERP shows all orders neatly in one place.
Instant Stock Shortage Visibility
- Know in real-time what’s running low.
- Helps you reorder from company before chemist demand is missed.
Example: ERP shows only 10 strips left of a high-demand antibiotic enables on-time reordering.
Salesmen Drive Growth, Not Routine Orders
- Salesmen focus on expanding business and new accounts.
- Routine orders handled automatically.
Example: Instead of visiting the same shops daily for repeat orders, salesmen can pitch to new chemists and grow sales.
How does it Eliminate Manual Errors and Speeds up Order Processing?
- No Manual Entry – Avoid billing mistakes like wrong amounts, missed GST, or wrong dates.
- No Lost Papers – Re-processing a lost invoice costs Rs. 800– Rs. 2,500; digital orders remove this risk.
- No Duplicate Payments – Manual errors can cause losses up to Rs. 40,000 per order; automation prevents them.
- Lower Costs – Saves heavy staff hours spent on billing.
- Faster Processing – Manual invoices cause 30% late payments; ERP-to-ERP makes orders instant.
- Better Experience – No queues, no delays — just smooth, stress-free ordering.
- Less Salesmen Dependency – Salesmen can focus on growth, not routine orders.
- Smart Stock Control – Shortages seen instantly, ensuring timely supply.
Conclusion
ERP-to-ERP Ordering is not just about going digital, it’s about making business faster, accurate, and stress-free for both chemists/retailers and distributors. By removing manual errors, delays, and paperwork, it ensures timely supply, better stock control, and happier customers. With leading ERP solutions like Marg ERP, the chemists and distributors of the Pharma Industry can focus on growth instead of routine hassles.
