When it comes to selling products, distributors need to find an effective way to manage discounts to stay competitive in the marketplace. This can be a complex process, especially when you’re working with a lot of data and disparate systems. In this blog, we’ll describe how distributors process discounts using Adobe Commerce and Epicor P21, two popular software solutions used by distributors.

Epicor P21 is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution designed specifically for distributors and manufacturers. It offers several features to streamline business processes, including inventory management, order processing, and financial management. One of the key features of Epicor P21 is its pricing and discount management system. This system allows distributors to create and manage various types of discounts, such as customer-specific, group, and quantity discounts.

On the other hand, Adobe Commerce is an eCommerce platform that allows businesses to create and manage online stores. It offers a wide range of features, including product catalog management, order processing, and customer accounts. To manage discounts, Adobe Commerce offers a feature called “Promotions and Rebates” that allows distributors to create discounts based on various parameters, such as product type, customer group, and total order amount.

How do these two systems work together when it comes to processing discounts?

One way is through integration. Integrating Epicor P21 with Adobe Commerce allows distributors to sync data between both systems. This means that a discount created in Epicor P21 can be automatically applied to products in Adobe Commerce. This saves time and reduces the risk of human error when manually applying discounts.

Another way that distributors process discounts across the two systems is through third-party applications or extensions. These applications provide a more seamless integration between the two systems, providing more advanced discount management capabilities. For example, some extensions allow distributors to set dynamic pricing, where prices change based on market conditions or customer behavior in real time.

In summary, distributors can process rebates using Adobe Commerce and Epicor P21 through integration and specialized applications. These processes help streamline the rebate management process and ensure accurate and efficient rebate application. They play a key role in helping distributors stay competitive in the marketplace by offering attractive rebates to their customers.