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Encompass Technologies

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Encompass Technologies
Company typeCorporation
IndustryBeverage Distributing
Software
Founded2001; 23 years ago (2001)
FounderJonathan O'Neil
Kent O'Neil
Headquarters,
ProductsEnterprise Resource Planning
WMS
Voice-Directed Order Picking
IOT-hardware
Websiteencompasstech.com

Encompass Technologies is an American multinational enterprise resource planning software corporation, with headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado. Encompass develops beverage distributing software for multiple distributors in the beverage industry. The company incorporates software products pertaining to WMS, voice-directed order picking, and IOT-hardware offerings such as PFDex, ASI, Scale Controller, and Warehouse Control System. Encompass uses a web-based cloud system.

In 2020, Encompass merged with Orchestra Software and acquired Handoff to provide SaaS solutions with the entire supply chain of brewers, distilleries, distributors, and retailers.[1]

The O'Neil family established Encompass Technologies in late 2001.[2]

Encompass became the first cloud-based warehouse management system in 2011.[3]

In January 2015, the Fort Collins headquarters transferred to the completed location at 420 Linden Street.[4] The location is shared with upstairs apartments and is estimated to generate $1.2 million in additional tax revenue for Fort Collins through 2031.[2]

In October 2020, Encompass Technologies merged with Orchestra Software,[1] a Portland, Oregon-based software and services solution for the craft beverage industry. In November 2020, Encompass acquired Handoff,[5] a Denver-based alcohol delivery startup that serves retailers.

Encompass offers route accounting software designed for beverage distributors which helps in the dispatch, delivery, accounting, invoicing, billing, and return of products from delivery and service vehicles.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Fort Collins' Encompass Technologies buys start-up beer, wine delivery app Handoff".
  2. ^ a b "Encompass Routes a Path to Profits". BizWest. 30 December 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Accelerate DSD Sales". Business Solutions. Bsminfo. 16 October 2008. Retrieved 20 July 2016. This ISV (independent software vendor) projects 75% sales growth by selling route accounting DSD (direct store delivery) solutions to beverage distributors.
  4. ^ "Linden project builds on confluence of fort, river, city". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  5. ^ "Encompass, Orchestra acquire Handoff app".
  6. ^ "The Best Route Accounting Software? | Expert Market". 20 June 2016.