← Back to glossary Category: Operațional · Acronym: DOM Distributed Order Management (DOM) Quick answer: Managing orders across a distributed network of stock sources (warehouses, stores, suppliers) with centralised fulfilment decisions. Key takeawaysGlobal stock visibility — one truth across all locationsRouting engine — decides the optimal source per orderException handling — stockouts, split, returns What DOM is Distributed Order Management (DOM) is the ability to manage orders across a distributed network of stock sources — multiple warehouses, stores, dropship suppliers — with a centralised decision on how and where each order is fulfilled. What it solves When stock is spread across many locations, ‘where do I optimally fulfil from?' becomes complex. DOM optimises globally: transport cost, delivery time, capacity balancing and minimising splits. Key components Global stock visibility — one truth across all locations Routing engine — decides the optimal source per order Exception handling — stockouts, split, returns How Azuvio helps Azuvio provides DOM as part of the OMS: unified stock visibility across all locations and a routing engine that optimises fulfilment globally, not warehouse by warehouse — scalable as the network grows. Frequently askedDifference between OMS and DOM?The OMS manages orders end-to-end. DOM is the specific OMS capability to optimise fulfilment across a distributed network of stock sources — relevant when you have many warehouses/stores/suppliers.When do I need DOM?When you have stock in multiple locations (warehouses, stores, dropship) and want to fulfil optimally at network level, not in isolation per source. With a single source, DOM isn't needed.Does DOM include supplier dropship?Yes. A modern distributed network also includes direct supplier fulfilment (dropship), treated as a virtual stock source the routing engine can choose. Where Azuvio fitsSoftware OMSOMS Distribuție B2BSoftware WMS Related termsOMS (Order Management System) — The system centralizing orders from every channel (EDI, online, phone, field agent) and orchestrating execution.Order routing — The automatic decision on which warehouse or location fulfils each order, for optimal cost and delivery time.Omnichannel fulfilment — Fulfilling orders from unified stock across all sales channels, with a consistent experience wherever the customer buys.Order orchestration — Automatically coordinating each order's lifecycle from capture to delivery, across channels and warehouses. Last updated: 2026-07-06