DMSi Agility

Overview

DMSi Agility is an ERP system for building-materials and industrial distributors that need distribution and in-house production workflows under one roof. It is best suited to multi-location operators with industry-specific stock, purchasing, sales, and delivery needs; its breadth is compelling, but buyers should expect a sales-led purchase rather than a transparent self-serve decision.

Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, DMSi serves lumber, millwork, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing and siding, and industrial and safety distributors. Agility spans inventory, sales, purchasing, production, and accounting and reporting, with connected mobile and web tools extending work into warehouses, sales, eCommerce, delivery, and billing.

Key features

Inventory and warehouse operations

Multi-warehouse stock tracking by storage location, cycle counts, physical inventory, and mobile warehouse tools address the practical demands of keeping distributed stock accurate. Warehouse management and batch traceability are also included. This is a strong fit where inventory control and warehouse execution are central; smaller operations with simpler stock needs may not benefit as much from this breadth.

Orders, purchasing, and delivery

Order management reaches from online quotes and point of sale to proof of delivery and invoicing, with pricing rules for customers, groups, and jobs. Purchasing adds demand forecasting, configurable reorder calculations, centralized purchasing across locations, and split purchase orders. Together, these functions suit distributors that need purchasing decisions tied to their sales and stock operations.

Production, integrations, and security

Resource scheduling, bills of materials, cost allocation, an item configurator, and barcode tally and tagging support in-house production alongside distribution. EDI and vendor interfaces support electronic business transactions, while the API provides web-service access for customer and third-party applications. API calls require HTTPS and use TLS encryption in transit; HTTP requests are rejected.

DMSi also describes mobile CRM, mobile sales, eCommerce, delivery, and billing tools connected with Agility. Support includes on-site employee training, and existing customers can call (800) 347-6720, option 1, with support questions.

Pricing

Agility ERP

Agility is paid software with custom pricing; contact DMSi for a quote. The single named plan includes purchasing management, warehouse management, delivery management, batch traceability, and a mobile app. No trial terms are stated. Buyers should speak with DMSi to establish the commercial terms before comparing the system with alternatives.

Because there is no published entry-level tier, organizations cannot use a listed price or trial to assess fit before engaging with the vendor. That makes Agility more appropriate for buyers prepared to evaluate a business-wide system than for teams seeking a low-commitment tool.

Platforms

Agility is available on Android, iOS, web, and Windows, with API access. That mix covers desktop and mobile use as well as integrations with customer and third-party applications.

Who it's for

Agility is aimed at building-materials and industrial distributors whose operations span multiple locations, warehouse work, purchasing, delivery, and production. Its named industry configurations make it especially relevant to lumber, millwork, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roofing and siding, and industrial and safety businesses. Companies that need only a narrow sales or inventory tool, or that want to compare prices without contacting vendors, should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pros: One system covers distribution, inventory, purchasing, accounting and reporting, and in-house production, reducing the need to treat those workflows as separate business areas.
• Pros: Multi-warehouse stock, location-level tracking, centralized purchasing, and mobile warehouse tools address operational complexity across sites.
• Pros: Mobile and web tools, EDI, vendor interfaces, and API access extend the system into field workflows and electronic transactions.
• Cons: Custom pricing requires direct contact with DMSi, making early budget comparison less straightforward.
• Cons: No trial terms are stated, so prospective buyers should not expect a published trial window when evaluating the product.

Alternatives

Consider Epicor Kinetic if you want to compare a system organized around platform core, cloud package, concurrent-user licenses, and industry bundles; its price is also not listed. Infor Public Sector is another paid option with no stated price. For other paid alternatives, compare Blue Link ERP, Distribution One, Enterpryze ERP, SynTrack, Gaina Software, and Rootstock ERP; the supplied details for these products do not support a more specific comparison. Browse more options in Distribution Management Software.

Verdict

Choose DMSi Agility if you are a building-materials or industrial distributor that needs inventory, purchasing, order, delivery, and production work managed in a single ERP environment. Its strongest case is the combination of multi-location distribution tools, industry configurations, and production functions. Look elsewhere if published pricing or trial terms are essential to your selection process.