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The Complete ERP Buyer's Guide for New Zealand Wholesalers & Distributors

A straight-talking guide to knowing if you need a new ERP, evaluating your options, and getting implementation right.
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Running a wholesale distribution business in New Zealand is harder than it was five years ago. You are managing long lead times, unpredictable freight costs, and customer expectations that have shifted faster than most systems can keep up with. If that sounds familiar, keep reading.

This guide is for you if:

Your team is spending too much time on manual workarounds, spreadsheets, and processes that a modern system should handle automatically.
You are considering an ERP upgrade or replacement but are not sure where to start or how to evaluate your options.
You want a straight-talking, NZ-specific resource that covers the full process from deciding if you need a new system to getting one live.
WHAT IS INSIDE

Inside the guide you will find:

  • A five-point self-assessment to quickly identify whether your current system is holding you back
  • A plain English explanation of what a modern WD ERP should actually do — and the eight capability areas to evaluate any system against
  • A step-by-step selection process designed to reach a decision in 8 to 12 weeks, not six months
  • A practical guide to understanding ERP costs and the budget risks that are worth planning for upfront
  • A practical look at how Oracle NetSuite addresses the WD requirements framework, including where it is a strong fit and where it may not be
  • Real results from NZ businesses including Vetora Bay of Plenty, who reduced stocktake variance from $60,000 to under $500 in twelve months
  • Tools including an ERP Requirements Checklist, a Vendor Comparison Scorecard, and a Glossary of ERP Terms
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Meet the author

Craig Anderson - Senior Consultant

Craig Anderson joined Verde Group in 2007 and has spent more than 15 years helping NZ businesses get more from their ERP systems. With a background in economics, accounting, and systems analysis, he brings a practical perspective to every implementation — focused on how people actually use software, not just how it is configured. He leads wholesale distribution implementations at Project Salsa.

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About Project Salsa

We help mid-market NZ businesses replace outdated ERP with NetSuite — and we've been doing it long enough to know what works, what doesn't, and how to make the transition painless. Based in New Zealand, we understand the systems our clients are moving from, the industries they operate in, and what good looks like on the other side.