Industry Edition · I-13
Batch and expiry tracking, retailer credit and schemes for pharma distributors.
The Pharma Distribution Edition is planned for pharmaceutical wholesalers and stockists. It covers batch and expiry tracking, near-expiry returns, retailer credit, scheme and discount management and cold chain logging.
Pharma distributors move thousands of SKUs to hundreds of retailers, every item tracked by batch and expiry, with credit extended to most buyers. The Pharma Distribution Edition is designed to keep stock, credit, schemes and compliance on one shared record.
How the work runs
- Batch and expiry. Inventory & Warehouse tracks every receipt and sale by batch and expiry date. Near-expiry stock is flagged early so it can be sold or returned to the manufacturer.
- Near-expiry returns. Returns from retailers and to manufacturers are recorded by batch, with credit notes issued in Billing & Invoicing.
- Schemes and discounts. Manufacturer schemes and trade discounts are applied at billing and tracked for claims.
- Retailer credit. Collections & Credit Control sets credit limits per retailer, tracks receivables and records promises to pay. Orders over the limit are held for approval.
- Tax. Tax Engine applies GST to every invoice. Accounts posts sales, purchases, returns and receipts.
- Delivery and cold chain. Supply Chain & Logistics plans delivery runs and records e-way bills. Temperature logs are kept for cold chain items.
- Retailers. CRM holds each retailer's licence details, order history and contacts.
Digital Employees
An AI Inventory Replenishment Specialist drafts purchase proposals by batch and demand. An AI Warehouse Coordinator schedules cycle counts and flags near-expiry stock. An AI AR & Collections Specialist sends polite reminders and payment links to retailers. An AI GST & Indirect Tax Assistant checks invoices and returns data before filing. They work for your accounts and warehouse staff under supervision. Credit limit changes and write-offs are approved by people.
Compliance
Wholesale drug licences, batch traceability and GST apply. The Edition is designed to keep licence numbers and batch history on file. Confirm obligations with counsel.
Challenges
What this Edition is designed to solve
Expiry losses
Near-expiry stock is found too late to sell or return.
Retailer credit risk
Outstanding dues grow without clear limits or follow-up.
Scheme tracking
Manufacturer schemes and discounts are hard to apply and claim correctly.
Traceability
Batch history must be available for every sale and return.
Industry records & flows
Built around your records
- Batch and expiry tracking
- Near-expiry returns
- Retailer credit limits
- Schemes and discounts
- Cold chain temperature logs
- Wholesale drug licence records
Workflow
Retailer order to collection
- 1
Retailer places an order
- 2
Credit limit and licence are checked
- 3
Stock is picked by batch, first-expiry-first-out
- 4
Invoice applies GST and schemes
- 5
Collections follow-up runs until payment
Workflow
Near-expiry handling
- 1
Inventory flags batches near expiry
- 2
AI Warehouse Coordinator lists them by location
- 3
Sales team offers them to retailers or plans a return
- 4
Returns are credited by batch
Digital Employees
Agents you could rent for this industry
Regulatory pointers
Rules this Edition is designed around
- Wholesale drug licence requirements. Verify with counsel.
- Batch traceability obligations. Verify with counsel.
- GST on pharmaceutical sales. Verify with counsel.
These are pointers for review with counsel, not legal advice. Each is verified before the Edition is sold.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pharma Distribution Edition available today?
Not yet. The Pharma Distribution Edition is planned for wave W4. Each Industry Edition needs three signed design partners in that industry, a named domain expert and counsel sign-off before it is built.
Can it block sales to retailers without a valid licence?
The design records each retailer's licence and expiry, and checks it before an order is confirmed.
How are cold chain items handled?
Temperature logs are recorded against cold chain stock. Sensor-based logging can be added through IoT Hub where available.
Build the Pharma Distribution Edition with us
Each Edition starts with signed design partners from the industry. Tell us how your business runs.