Without a doubt, one of the most highly competitive industries in the world today is the petroleum and fuel distribution business. If your company is a contender vying for customers in this market segment, you know better than anyone the unique problems and opportunities faced by petroleum companies. In order to achieve success and remain competitive within this industry, finding the right petroleum software is crucial.

Fortunately, software developers long ago recognized the challenges faced by companies engaged in complicated business transactions day in and day out, such as those in the petroleum industry. In the 1980s, software companies began to address those concerns by creating software modules which were, at first, designed specifically to address accounting functions. Often time-consuming, tedious and prone to human error, accounting software seemed to be a natural starting point for developers. Later, in the 1990s, as computer technology advanced and business use moved from personal computers to larger-scale computer systems, developers focused their efforts on software that would integrate internal and external management of information throughout entire companies. Referred to as ERP (enterprise resource planning) software, these technologically advanced products were intended to streamline and automate internal processes of even the most complex company, no matter how large or small the business was or how many
different locations it occupied throughout the world.

Today, ERP petroleum software is capable of automating and synchronizing virtually every aspect of a business: from finance and accounting to manufacturing and distribution of a product to human resources to sales and customer service and much more. A few of the capabilities of ERP software include:

• Accurately calculating taxes


• Forecasting customersâEUR(TM) delivery needs


• Generating general ledger spreadsheets and reports


• Analyzing accounts receivable payment records


• Streamlining accounts payable processes, including vendor accounts and keeping track of new payable, adjustments, credit memos, etc.


• Keeping track of available product to ensure that your company keeps pace with customer needs


• Tracking customer purchases and producing a complete purchasing history for each customer


• Fully automating all purchasing processes


• Improving relationships with customers and vendors by enabling consistent communication across all departments within the company and facilitating more efficient follow up with outside entities.

Keeping pace with the competition âEUR" and surpassing them in whatever way possible âEUR" is essential for any company in a business as competitive as the petroleum industry. Automating and streamlining the complex day-to-day business tasks, creating a more cohesive internal operation and improving relationships with customers and vendors are just a few advantages of ERP petroleum software. Ensuring that your business runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible is what ultimately leads to greater profitability and longevity in this fast-paced, competitive industry.