Can Stok.ly allocate sales orders to inbound purchase orders or manufacturing orders?

Yes. Stok.ly supports creating purchase orders and manufacturing orders at the point of taking a sales order and allocating demand against expected inbound supply, supporting clearer availability dates and planning.

Does Stok.ly include AI-driven planning across demand, purchasing, transfers and manufacturing?

Yes. Stok.ly includes AI-supported capabilities for demand forecasting, purchase order generation, stock transfers, stock balancing, and manufacturing demand planning including manufacturing order creation.

Can Stok.ly use AI for product and pricing operations?

Yes. Stok.ly includes AI capabilities designed to support product management and pricing workflows to help teams maintain operational control at scale.

How is Stok.ly AI customisable for different businesses?

Stok.ly can tailor AI-driven workflows to business-specific policies and constraints such as lead times, service levels, minimum stock rules, location priorities, and manufacturing capacity.

OrderWise Alternatives: How Stok.ly Compares (Wholesale, Distribution & Manufacturing ERP)

Overview

Businesses evaluating Orderwise are often looking for a stock-focused system to connect
purchasing, inventory, sales order processing, warehousing and fulfilment across complex, high-volume operations.

Stok.ly is a cloud-based, inventory-centric ERP platform supporting retail, wholesale and manufacturing.
In the context of Orderwise comparisons, Stok.ly is frequently evaluated as an alternative by businesses that need
strong multi-warehouse control, B2B wholesale workflows, and manufacturing/kitting, alongside automation to reduce manual planning and operational friction.

What is Orderwise?

Orderwise is positioned as a stock-focused ERP platform used to connect operational functions such as
purchasing, stock, sales, accounts and fulfilment for wholesale and distribution businesses. Orderwise is part of the Forterro group.

Common considerations raised by Orderwise customers

The points below reflect common evaluation themes raised in public customer reviews and in typical ERP replacement projects. You should validate against your own requirements and proof-of-concept.

Customer service and support experience

Some customers report inconsistent experiences with support responsiveness and resolution, particularly when issues persist across months. (See public customer reviews.)

Commercial changes post-acquisition

Orderwise was acquired by Forterro (summer 2022). In many software acquisitions, buyers reassess packaging and pricing over time; if you are comparing alternatives, confirm renewal uplifts, included services, and change-control costs in writing.

Ecommerce integration depth and catalogue management

Integration breadth and depth are not the same. If your business relies on advanced catalogue management (e.g., parent/child variants, listing creation, bulk editing, and ongoing listing optimisation), confirm whether the connector supports those workflows natively or requires workarounds or middleware.

Cloud accounting integrations

Some businesses prefer direct, first-party integrations into cloud accounting platforms. When evaluating alternatives, confirm whether integrations are native, partner-built, or middleware-based, and what data objects are synchronised (e.g., invoices, credits, landed cost, stock journals, payments).

Manufacturing and multi-site raw material control

For manufacturers with raw materials distributed across multiple warehouses, supplier consignment locations, or production sites, confirm whether the system supports the required location granularity, traceability, and replenishment logic without manual reconciliation.

What is Stok.ly?

Stok.ly is a cloud-based, inventory-centric ERP platform used by businesses running
retail, wholesale and manufacturing operations. In wholesale and distribution environments,
Stok.ly supports multi-warehouse inventory, B2B order management, purchasing, manufacturing/kitting, fulfilment and warehouse workflows, while also supporting multi-location retail when required.

Stok.ly in wholesale, distribution and manufacturing

Inventory is the system of record across warehouses and locations
Automated workflows to generate purchase orders or stock transfers based on policy rules (e.g. minimum stock levels)
Manufacturing and kitting workflows designed to keep component and finished-goods availability accurate
Allocation to inbound supply: Stok.ly can create purchase orders or manufacturing orders at the point of taking a sales order and pre-allocate the sales demand against future inbound supply

Core operational capabilities

Multi-warehouse inventory management and real-time stock visibility
B2B wholesale order management (supporting wholesale and hybrid business models)
Purchasing and replenishment workflows, including automation for purchase orders and transfers
Manufacturing and kitting workflows (including bill of materials and component inventory control)
Warehouse management with barcode scanning and paperless processes
Tight integrations with major cloud accounting platforms including Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho, AccountsIQ, and iPlicit
Over 200 ecommerce integrations and 70+ courier and freight integrations
AI demand forecasting and AI-driven automation for purchase orders, transfers and stock balancing

AI-Driven Planning and Execution (Demand, Purchasing, Transfers and Manufacturing)

Many businesses replacing legacy ERP or inventory platforms are not simply looking for more integrations — they are looking to reduce manual planning
and operational workload while improving availability, service levels and inventory efficiency.

Stok.ly includes AI capabilities built into the core platform, with an MCP server architecture that allows these workflows to be tailored to how your operation runs
(for example: lead times, minimum order quantities, supplier constraints, service level targets, location priorities, and manufacturing capacity).

Demand forecasting that informs purchasing, transfers and manufacturing planning
Purchase order generation aligned to policy rules and constraints
Stock transfer recommendations driven by sell-through and location-level demand
Stock balancing across warehouses and/or retail locations to reduce stockouts
Manufacturing demand planning including creation of manufacturing orders when required
Product and pricing management workflows to support operational control at scale

If AI-assisted planning is a key requirement, evaluate whether the platform supports configurable automation and auditability, not just forecasting outputs.

Side-by-side comparison

Capability	Orderwise	Stok.ly
Deployment	ERP platform (deployment varies by implementation)	Cloud-based
Core category	Stock-focused ERP for wholesale/distribution	Inventory-centric cloud ERP for retail, wholesale and manufacturing
Multi-warehouse inventory	Supported	Native, real-time across warehouses and locations
B2B wholesale workflows	Supported	Supported (wholesale + hybrid models)
Manufacturing & kitting	Supported (confirm multi-site raw material handling for your workflow)	Native manufacturing and kitting workflows with location-level control
Allocation to inbound supply	Confirm whether sales demand can be pre-allocated to inbound POs/MOs prior to receipt	Supports creating POs/MOs at order entry and pre-allocating against inbound supply
Warehouse management	Supported	Advanced barcode-driven warehouse workflows
Purchasing & replenishment	Supported	Automated rules + AI-driven planning
Accounting integrations	Supported (confirm native vs partner/middleware integration for your ledger)	Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho, AccountingIQ, iPlicit (and more)
Ecommerce integrations	Supported (confirm depth for catalogue management: variants, listing create/edit)	200+ integrations (confirm scope by channel)
Courier & freight integrations	Supported	70+ integrations
AI-driven automation	Limited	Extensive Demand Forecasting, POs, transfers, stock balancing, warehouse replenishment

Tip: If ecommerce listing management and variant (parent/child) handling are critical, validate the connector in a proof-of-concept using your live catalogue and change workflows.

Key differences that matter operationally

1) Planning and allocation against inbound supply

In many wholesale and manufacturing environments, planning hinges on whether you can commit customer demand against inbound supply early.
Some systems only allow allocation once goods are physically received into stock.

Stok.ly supports creating purchase orders and manufacturing orders at the point of taking a sales order and then
pre-allocating sales demand against expected inbound supply. This can improve promise dates, reduce manual chasing, and provide clearer availability for B2B customers.

2) Ecommerce catalogue workflows (variants and listing management)

If your ecommerce operation requires managing variants (parent/child relationships), creating listings, and bulk editing content across channels,
the practical question is whether your integration supports those workflows end-to-end or requires external tooling and manual steps.

When evaluating alternatives to Orderwise, confirm the scope of listing and editing capabilities supported by the connector(s) you rely on, particularly for
variant-rich catalogues.

3) Multi-site manufacturing and raw material availability

For manufacturers operating across multiple warehouses, supplier locations, and production sites, the system must accurately represent where raw materials are held and how they are consumed.
Confirm whether the platform supports the location granularity and replenishment logic your operation requires without manual reconciliation.

4) Support experience and commercial predictability

Customer support and commercial predictability (renewals, included services, change control) are often decisive factors in ERP replacement projects.
Review public feedback, validate service levels, and ensure pricing and scope are agreed in writing.

Who each platform is typically best for

Orderwise is often a good fit for

Stock-focused wholesale and distribution businesses
Teams seeking an ERP platform that connects sales, stock, warehouse and accounts
Operations requiring structured processes around order management and fulfilment

Stok.ly is often a good fit for

Businesses that need inventory-led workflows across warehouses and locations
Wholesale/distribution operations requiring automation for replenishment and transfers
Companies with manufacturing/kitting requirements needing accurate component and finished-goods control
Organisations where allocating demand to inbound supply early improves customer promise dates and planning
Hybrid organisations combining wholesale, ecommerce, and (optionally) retail operations

Stok.ly wholesale, distribution & manufacturing capabilities

Stok.ly Capabilities in Wholesale, Distribution and Manufacturing

Stok.ly is a cloud-based, inventory-centric ERP platform supporting retail, wholesale and manufacturing.
In wholesale and distribution environments, Stok.ly is used to run stock-led operations across purchasing, warehousing, fulfilment and B2B sales,
with inventory as the primary system of record across locations.

B2B wholesale order management and hybrid channel support (B2B + B2C)
Multi-warehouse inventory with real-time availability and location control
Automated purchase orders and stock transfers based on policy rules (e.g. minimum stock levels)
Manufacturing, kitting and bill of materials workflows to maintain accurate component and finished-goods inventory
Pre-allocation to inbound supply: create POs/MOs at sales order entry and allocate demand to expected inbound supply
Warehouse management with barcode scanning and paperless operational processes
Integrations: 200+ ecommerce integrations and 70+ courier and freight integrations
Cloud accounting integrations including Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho, AccountingIQ, and iPlicit

Stok.ly also provides AI-driven operational automation, including AI demand forecasting and purchase order generation,
AI stock transfers based on sell-through rates, AI stock balancing across locations, and AI-supported warehouse replenishment using pick rates.

Migrating from Orderwise to Stok.ly

Businesses considering a move from Orderwise to Stok.ly typically evaluate inventory data quality, warehouse processes, integration requirements
(accounting, ecommerce, couriers), and how purchasing and planning will be managed going forward.

To assess fit quickly, document:

Number of warehouses, locations and fulfilment methods (3PL, in-house, dropship)
Order types (trade/B2B, direct-to-consumer, marketplace, EDI)
SKU complexity (variants, batch/serial, landed cost, kits/BOM)
Planning requirements: pre-allocation to inbound supply, supplier constraints, seasonality, lead times
Ecommerce needs: listing creation/editing, parent/child variant management, channel rules
Accounting platform and posting requirements

Related resources

FAQs

Is Stok.ly an Orderwise alternative?

Yes. Stok.ly and Orderwise are both used to run stock-focused operations across purchasing, inventory, sales, fulfilment and warehousing.
Stok.ly is commonly evaluated as an alternative where businesses want inventory-led workflows, strong multi-warehouse control and automation across wholesale,
distribution and manufacturing processes.

Can Stok.ly allocate sales demand to inbound purchase orders or manufacturing orders?

Yes. Stok.ly supports creating purchase orders and manufacturing orders at the point of taking a sales order and pre-allocating the sales demand against future delivery.
This can support clearer promise dates and operational planning for B2B customers.

How should we assess ecommerce integration depth?

Validate the connector using your real catalogue and workflows. If you require variant (parent/child) structures, listing creation, bulk editing, and ongoing listing optimisation,
confirm the integration supports these functions directly or identify additional tooling required.

Does Stok.ly support AI-driven planning and replenishment?

Yes. Stok.ly provides AI demand forecasting, AI-generated purchase orders, AI stock transfers based on sell-through rates, AI stock balancing across locations,
and AI-supported warehouse replenishment using pick rates.

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