Stokesley, TS9 5NZ,
United Kingdom
AR Wholesale Technographics
AR Wholesale Technographics, Software Purchases, AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by AR Wholesale and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 78 AR Wholesale employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that AR Wholesale has purchased the following applications: Sage 1000 for ERP Financial in 2020, Microsoft 365 for Collaboration in 2020, Aphix eCommerce Suite for eCommerce in 2020 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems AR Wholesale is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Sage , Microsoft , Aphix Software or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing AR Wholesale revenues, which have grown to $48.0 million in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for AR Wholesale intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
AR Wholesale Tech Stack and Enterprise Applications
ERP Financial Management
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| Sage | Legacy | Sage 1000 | ERP Financial | ERP Financial Management | n/a | 2020 | 2021 |
In 2020, AR Wholesale implemented Sage 1000 as their ERP Financial system, retaining Sage 1000 as the operational backbone while adding a cloud based B2B storefront. Supported by Sage partner Datel, the retailer selected the Aphix Digital Platform for Sage 1000 to upgrade a previous generation B2B e commerce capability and to provide a future ready SaaS ordering layer.
The implementation exposed core Sage 1000 data to the webshop via real time integration, surfacing live stock information, customer specific pricing, and full account management into a customer portal. Delivered functional capabilities include inventory visibility and availability, account and pricing management tied to ERP records, bulk order capture with file upload, catalog search and product discovery, and out of the box B2B order features aligned with ERP Financial workflows.
Architecturally the deployment pairs Sage 1000 as the financial and operational record with the Aphix cloud based SaaS platform, using synchronous data feeds for stock and pricing and supporting third party logistics details at order time. Operational scope covers AR Wholesale’s B2B customers across the United Kingdom and an online assortment exceeding 12,000 SKUs, impacting order management, inventory control, pricing administration and customer service functions.
Governance and rollout were coordinated between AR Wholesale, Datel and Aphix during the covid 19 period, enabling a 24 7 365 self service channel for independent retail customers. The Aphix Digital Platform for Sage 1000 preserves Sage 1000 as the system of record while providing a scalable digital ordering, mobile commerce and eProcurement pathway for future expansion.
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Collaboration
Vendor |
Previous System |
Application |
Category |
Market |
VAR/SI |
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Insight |
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| Microsoft | Legacy | Microsoft 365 | Collaboration | Collaboration | n/a | 2020 | 2020 |
In 2020 AR Wholesale implemented Microsoft 365 to support corporate collaboration and productivity across its distribution business. AR Wholesale is using Microsoft 365 on their website and deployed the application to address core Collaboration needs for a 78 person organization, aligning email, document sharing, and communications under a single Microsoft 365 tenant.
The Microsoft 365 deployment centered on standard Collaboration capabilities, including Exchange Online for email, SharePoint Online for document management and intranet content, Microsoft Teams for real time communications, OneDrive for Business for user file storage, and Azure Active Directory for identity and access control. Administration and governance were managed through the Microsoft 365 admin center, with centralized user provisioning and license management to support business functions such as sales, operations, and finance, and to surface Microsoft 365 features on the company website.
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eCommerce
Vendor |
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Application |
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Market |
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| Aphix Software | Legacy | Aphix eCommerce Suite | eCommerce | eCommerce | n/a | 2020 | 2020 |
In 2020, AR Wholesale implemented Aphix eCommerce Suite as a B2B & B2C ecommerce platform to address rising order volumes, complex customer pricing and the need to reach a consumer audience. AR Wholesale is a UK distributor with an expanding catalog of more than 12,000 pet and equestrian SKUs, and the Aphix eCommerce Suite was chosen for its cloud based SaaS architecture and out of the box B2B order capabilities.
The implementation configured Aphix eCommerce Suite to operate dual WebShops, exposing the full product catalog to both trade and consumer channels while enabling customer specific pricing and self service ordering. Core functional capabilities implemented included B2B order workflows, account level pricing management across thousands of lines, catalog and search configuration for intuitive product discovery, and live stock visibility to support 24 7 ordering.
Integration work linked Aphix to the Group back office Sage 1000 system, with the integration delivered alongside the Groups Sage partner Datel to synchronize stock and pricing data. Operational coverage focused on AR Wholesales B2B customer base across the UK, enabling independent retailers to self serve online, and impacted sales order management, customer service and ecommerce operations.
Governance and rollout were executed as a coordinated program with Datel for ERP integration and phased testing to validate stock accuracy and search behavior before go live. Post go live the platform generated multi million pound turnover online and customer feedback cited up to date stock information and an intuitive search function as key benefits.
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CRM
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Customer Experience | CRM |
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2021 | 2021 |
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Data Management Platform | CRM |
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2022 | 2022 |
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Data Management Platform | CRM |
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2022 | 2022 |
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Data Management Platform | CRM |
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2022 | 2022 |
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Data Management Platform | CRM |
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2022 | 2022 |
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Digital Advertising Platform | CRM |
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2022 | 2022 |
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PaaS
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Transactional Email | PaaS |
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2023 | 2023 |
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IaaS
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at AR Wholesale
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Apps Being Evaluated by AR Wholesale Executives
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