At Orders in Seconds (OIS), helping wholesale distributors is at the heart of what we do. This year, we remained committed to equipping businesses with the tools and education they need to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and achieve their goals. From groundbreaking app launches to powerful integrations and free educational resources, 2024 has been a year of growth and innovation.
Let’s take a look at the highlights from this year and how they’re helping our customers thrive.
Table of Contents
- NEW APP - Inventory App Launch
- NEW APP - OIS Delivery App Launch
- QUICKBOOKS APPROVED: A Preferred 3rd Party App
- INTEGRATION - Finale Inventory
- NEW FEATURE - OIS Pro Suggested Quantity Feature
- NEW eBOOK - A Simple Guide: How to Label Your Warehouse Bin Locations
- NEW WEBINARS - 5 New Webinars for Wholesale Distributors
- Moving Forward: Continuing to Support Wholesale Distributors
NEW APP - Inventory App Launch
This year, we introduced the OIS Inventory App, a cloud-based mobile solution designed to simplify warehouse order picking for wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers. By automating processes like barcode scanning, real-time inventory tracking, and expiration management, this app reduces errors, speeds up fulfillment, and saves on labor costs. Its intuitive design ensures teams can quickly adapt, improving efficiency and accuracy in every order picked.
Highlighting Benefits with QuickBooks Webinar
To showcase the app’s seamless integration with QuickBooks Online, we hosted a webinar highlighting how this partnership helps wholesale distributors streamline both inventory and financial workflows.
To showcase the app’s seamless integration with QuickBooks Online, we hosted a webinar highlighting how this partnership helps wholesale distributors streamline both inventory and financial workflows.
NEW APP - OIS Delivery App Launch
Following the launch of the OIS Inventory App, we introduced the OIS Delivery App, a cloud-based mobile solution designed to transform how wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers manage their deliveries.
With features like delivery tracking, proof of delivery (POD) signatures, and the ability to schedule deliveries in advance, this app ensures accuracy and efficiency at every step. Managers can oversee operations and assign deliveries through OIS Central, while drivers use the app to access delivery notes, collect signatures, and make real-time updates to invoices.
To emphasize the app’s powerful integration with QuickBooks Online, we hosted a webinar for wholesale distributors, highlighting how this partnership simplifies delivery management and financial processes for maximum efficiency.
QUICKBOOKS APPROVED: A Preferred 3rd Party App
In 2024, we continued to make strides in our partnership with QuickBooks, earning recognition as a preferred third-party app for wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers. This endorsement highlights the value of Orders in Seconds as a trusted solution for managing all aspects of wholesale distribution, from order processing to delivery and beyond.
By combining QuickBooks’ powerful financial tools with OIS solutions, we’re helping distributors streamline operations, improve accuracy, and drive business growth more effectively than ever.
INTEGRATION - Finale Inventory
In 2024, we expanded our capabilities by partnering with Finale Inventory, bringing advanced inventory management solutions to our wholesale distributor clients.
To support our clients in maximizing these benefits, we hosted a webinar exploring Finale Inventory’s tailored solutions. The session showcased how its integration with Orders in Seconds and QuickBooks Online creates a seamless connection between inventory management and sales order workflows, enhancing overall efficiency for wholesale distributors.
This partnership is a win-win, introducing OIS customers to a trusted resource for advanced inventory tools while reinforcing our commitment to delivering smarter, integrated solutions.
The OIS Pro App now includes the powerful Suggested Quantity Feature, designed to boost sales by up to 20% and strengthen retailer relationships. This feature provides data-driven recommendations for optimal inventory levels, ensuring shelves stay stocked and preventing costly stockouts.
By helping retailers make smarter ordering decisions, your sales team becomes a trusted advisor, driving mutual success and improving performance in the field.
NEW eBOOK - A Simple Guide: How to Label Your Warehouse Bin Locations
Continuing our efforts to empower wholesale distributors, we introduced “A Simple Guide: How to Label Your Warehouse Bin Locations“. This valuable resource helps businesses enhance warehouse efficiency by implementing effective labeling systems that reduce errors and streamline order picking.
The guide provides straightforward, scalable strategies to optimize your warehouse operations and keep your business competitive. Whether you’re starting fresh or improving your existing processes, this eBook offers practical solutions to transform how you manage your warehouse. You can download it here!
NEW WEBINARS - 5 New Webinars for Wholesale Distributors
We’re excited to share the launch of five free webinars, each designed to address the unique challenges wholesale distributors face. Packed with actionable insights and practical solutions, these sessions were crafted to help businesses streamline operations and boost efficiency.
- How to Manage Your Wholesale Distribution Business with QuickBooks Online
- 5 Strategies for Efficient Delivery Route Workflows
- Go Paperless & Grow Faster: Mobile Printing for Wholesale Distributors
- How to Minimize Warehouse Order Picking Errors & Keep Happy Customers
- Stop Inventory Stress: Strategies to Streamline Your Wholesale Distribution
Moving Forward: Continuing to Support Wholesale Distributors
As we reflect on this year’s achievements, we remain focused on the road ahead—creating even better solutions for wholesale food distributors and manufacturers of everyday consumer goods. From tools that improve productivity to partnerships that drive efficiency, everything we do is designed to help your business thrive.
Looking to the future, we’re excited to deliver:
- Expanded Educational Resources: More free webinars, guides, and tools to address your biggest challenges.
- Innovative Integrations: Strengthening our collaboration with QuickBooks and other platforms to make your workflows seamless.
- Smarter Solutions: Continuing to refine and innovate our apps to save you time and money.
