Encompass Technologies Explained

Encompass Technologies
Type:Corporation
Founder:Jonathan O'Neil
Kent O'Neil
Industry:Beverage Distributing
Software
Products:Enterprise Resource Planning
WMS
Voice-Directed Order Picking
IOT-hardware
Location City:Colorado
Location Country:U.S.

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.

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]

Notes and References

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