Sage launched Sage Distribution and Manufacturing Operations (SDMO) in the United States and South Africa. SDMO provides complete visibility and control of the purchasing, production, inventory, and sales processes of small to mid-sized distributors and discrete manufacturers, helping them drive efficiency, productivity, and growth. SDMO is designed specifically for the manufacturing and distribution sectors and uses cloud-native technology to provide a single dedicated place to manage operations and financials.

It helps organizations automate and seamlessly manage complex tasks using modern capabilities such as real-time materials resource planning (MRP), dynamic work orders and digital calendars. SDMO provides organizations with the adaptability and agility they need to quickly plan for and respond to changes in demand and supply due to market volatility and supply chain issues. By embedding industry best practices, advanced multi-site inventory management, and powerful reporting with industry-specific KPIs and dashboards, SDMO helps reduce the noise, enabling companies to better understand where to prioritize resources and support.

SDMO supports diverse needs across distribution and manufacturing with advanced features and flexibility, all supported by an integration-ready, cloud-native platform. Key capabilities include: Automating Core Financial Tasks: This feature uses secure access to multi-dimensional insights across entities, so financial leaders can better drive business performance; Simplifying Complex Product Designs: By simplifying design complexities with attachments and centralizing information, SDMO accelerates processes and enables teams to focus on innovation and quality, for a competitive edge and customer satisfaction; Enhancing Distribution and Supply Chain Operations: With SDMO as a single source of real-time information, teams across the quote to cash cycle can adapt to changes in demand and foresee supplier issues more swiftly; Optimising Inventory and Warehouse Management: With accessible, real-time inventory oversight, companies can minimize waste, reduce the need for adjustments and variances, and get more orders. SDMO is available both fully integrated with Sage Intacct and as a standalone operations management platform, ensuring small and mid-sized businesses have access the powerful ERP capabilities needed to adapt and thrive in varying economic conditions.