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# DDI System

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> Complete business software for wholesale distributors integrating everyday operations with CRM, E-commerce, warehouse management, etc.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 78 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses DDI System?

Wholesale distributors in the PHCP, PVF, HVAC, JanSan, Paper, Packaging, Foodservice, Irrigation, Lighting, Electrical, Showroom, Industrial, Safety, Fastener, Bearing and Fluid Power segments

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 78 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Advantive

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$10,000.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate
- **Pricing Details**: Please contact Advantive directly for pricing details.
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Canada, United States

## Features

- Accounting
- Alerts/Notifications
- Barcoding/RFID
- CRM
- Catalog Management
- Dashboard
- Data Security
- Financial Management
- Forecasting
- Integrated Business Operations
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Channel Marketing
- Multi-Location
- Order Fulfillment
- Order Management
- Purchase Order Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Returns Management
- Sales Forecasting
- Shipping Management
- Shopping Cart
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Management
- Website Management

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)

## Category

- [Distribution Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30079/distribution/software)

## Related Categories

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- [ERP Systems](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/9/enterprise-resource-planning/software)

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## Reviews

### "review on inform ERP" — 4.0/5

> **Esalas** | *31 December 2024* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
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> **Pros**: inform ERP is a perfect tool when it comes to connectivity with almost all joints of our wholesale sections. we can track our financial spending and also our inventory management in a more perfect manner.
> 
> **Cons**: Inform ERP is such a great tool although it comes with some limitations: the tool does not intergrates well with other tools, also the tool has a lower learning curve due to it's less user-friendly interface.
> 
> a good tool that calls for proper understanding in order to easily exploit it

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### "My personal accountant" — 5.0/5

> **Gawie** | *1 January 2025* | Packaging & Containers | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Inform ERP is useful in many accounting aspects and bookkeeping in mercantile and cash system.
> 
> **Cons**: Inform ERP has satisied the accounting requirements successfully.

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### "An honest review" — 5.0/5

> **Yashika** | *26 October 2025* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: ''Excellence'' is the word I'd use to describe it. What I like about this tool is the capability to manage our inventories and all our products efficiently ensuring productivity. Also it has an optional CRM that is well integrated and very helpful for building new customers and tracking lost sales. Stable and flexible. Excellent Support and responsiveness from their team
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> **Cons**: It does not integrate with 3rd party software well and anything you need to customize for your business costs a ton extra.
> 
> Overall, the experience with Inform ERP is positive and solid, especially for wholesale/distribution businesses that need a broad-function ERP system. Users frequently comment that it “just works” for inventory, order management, and analytics and that it brings more structure, visibility and control compared with legacy or simpler systems.

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### "Recommended" — 5.0/5

> **Perry** | *17 October 2025* | Building Materials | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: DDI System’s Inform ERP is intuitive and designed specifically for distributors, combining sales, inventory, and accounting in one platform. It offers strong reporting, real-time visibility, and excellent customer support, making daily operations more efficient and connected.
> 
> **Cons**: There’s not much to dislike, but some features can feel a bit dated, and it takes time for new users to get fully comfortable with the system.
> 
> Overall, my experience with DDI System has been very positive. The Inform ERP platform is reliable, easy to navigate, and well-suited for distributors. It streamlines key business processes and provides strong visibility across operations, while the support team is responsive and helpful whenever issues arise. It’s a solid system that delivers real value day to day.

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### "Extremely awesome product" — 5.0/5

> **Gary** | *15 October 2025* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I love the fast customer service response that is offered within the company also it's a great tool to to manage and maintain orders and productivity
> 
> **Cons**: Although it is a extremely great product nonetheless I will say it is a quite big expensive which could be considered in the pricing
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> Overall I am very satisfied with the product it is very user friendly and allows me to manage my business efficiently

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