Frequently asked questions
Common evaluation questions from wholesale distributors, FMCG businesses, and trading companies considering Sentribooks.
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What is an ERP for distributors?
An ERP for distributors is a system that combines purchasing, inventory, invoicing, payments, and accounting in one workflow so teams can run operations with fewer manual handoffs.
Can Sentribooks replace accounting software?
For many distribution businesses, yes. Sentribooks includes accounting workflows such as journal entries, expense posting, and reconciliation in addition to operational modules.
Does Sentribooks handle inventory and accounting together?
Yes. Inventory movement and financial entries are connected, helping finance and operations teams work from the same source of truth.
Is Sentribooks suitable for small distributors?
Yes. Teams can start with core workflows and expand as volume grows, without changing systems.
How does Sentribooks manage payments and balances?
Payments can be allocated against invoices, and customer/supplier balances are updated in real time for better receivables and payables control.
Can it support warehouse users?
Yes. Role-based access allows warehouse staff to perform operational tasks without exposing accounting controls.
Can it handle supplier and customer workflows?
Yes. Sentribooks supports purchase orders, supplier expenses, invoices, payments, and balance tracking for both sides of the transaction.
How is it different from general accounting tools?
General accounting tools focus on bookkeeping. Sentribooks is built for businesses that need stock movement, dispatch processes, and role-based operations in addition to accounting.