Encompass Technologies

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, with clients in Canada, Guam, Australia, and the United States. The company incorporates software products pertaining to WMS, voice-directed order picking, IOT-hardware offerings such as PFDex, ASI, Scale Controller, and Warehouse control system. Encompass uses a completely web-based cloud system.

Encompass Technologies
TypeCorporation
IndustryBeverage Distributing
Software
Founded2001 (2001)
FounderJonathan O'Neil
Kent O'Neil
Headquarters
Colorado
,
U.S.
ProductsEnterprise Resource Planning
WMS
Voice-Directed Order Picking
IOT-hardware
Websitewww.encompass8.com

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]

History

2001-2008

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

Understanding the need to diminish informational siloing, O'Neil and Encompass began development on the first industry integration of a cloud based system. By early 2002 this system was implemented, and was redeveloped in 2010 to be supported on iOS and Android systems.

In January 2007, Encompass opened its first international location in Shijiazhuang, China. This location currently houses 90 employees, focusing on Research and Development.

After multiple smaller office locations, Encompass (US location) purchased their first established location in 2008, 324 Jefferson St. Fort Collins, CO.[2]

2009-Present

Encompass purchased a 1.1-acre site, in 2011, a few blocks away from their current headquarters. The site located on Linden Street began construction on a 37,000 square foot building,[3] including Encompass's 16,000 square foot office space, as well as an event space and 11 apartments. The estimated cost was $9 million.[4]

Encompass became the first cloud-based warehouse management system in 2011.[5]

January 2015, the Fort Collins headquarters transferred to the completed location at 420 Linden st.[6] 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] The headquarters currently has over 90 employees.

In October of 2020, Encompass Technologies merged with Orchestra Software,[7] a Portland, Oregon-based software and services solution for the craft beverage industry. In November of 2020, Encompass acquired Handoff,[8] a Denver-based alcohol delivery startup that serves retailers.

Route Accounting Software

Encompass offers route accounting software specifically designed for beverage distributors. Route accounting software focuses on the dispatch, delivery, accounting, invoicing, billing, and return of products from delivery and service vehicles across a planned area.[9]

Warehouse Management System

A warehouse management system (WMS) is a software application designed to support and optimize warehouse functionality and distribution center management. Warehouse pickers carry a handheld device that works in conjunction with the Route Accounting Software.[10]

Integrated Financials

Encompass Integrated Financials links Profit and Loss Accounts, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements to showcase real-time accounting in a single dashboard.[11]

Recognition
  • Accelerate DSD Sales 2008 Business Solutions Magazine[5]
  • Top 50 Colorado Companies to Watch 2009 presented by ColoradoBiz[12]

References
  1. https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2020/11/10/fort-collins-based-encompass-buys-beer-wine-delivery-app-handoff/6187592002/
  2. "Encompass Routes a Path to Profits". BizWest. 30 December 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  3. Ferrier, Pat. "Poudre River restaurant plans scrapped". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
  4. Ferrier, Pat (20 December 2014). "Old Town stretches toward Poudre River". The Coloradian. Retrieved 21 July 2016.
  5. "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.
  6. "Linden project builds on confluence of fort, river, city". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  7. https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2020/11/10/fort-collins-based-encompass-buys-beer-wine-delivery-app-handoff/6187592002/
  8. https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/93625-encompass-orchestra-acquire-handoff-app
  9. https://www.expertmarket.com/field-service-software/route-accounting-software#link-what-is-route-accounting-software
  10. https://supply-chain-management.logisticstechoutlook.com/vendor/encompass-technologies-optimizing-warehouse-management-with-cloudbased-erp-cid-364-mid-49.html
  11. https://encompass8.com/Home?DashboardID=140481&DestURL=
  12. "50 Colorado Companies to Watch". ColoradoBiz. 10 January 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
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