Encompass Technologies

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{{Infobox company

|name = Encompass Technologies

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|type = Corporation

|founder = Jonathan O'Neil
Kent O'Neil

|industry = Beverage Distributing
Software

|products = Enterprise Resource Planning
WMS
Voice-Directed Order Picking
IOT-hardware

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|foundation = {{Start date and years ago|2001}}

|homepage = {{URL|https://EncompassTech.com}}

|location_city = Colorado

|location_country = U.S.

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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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2020/11/10/fort-collins-based-encompass-buys-beer-wine-delivery-app-handoff/6187592002/|title = Fort Collins' Encompass Technologies buys start-up beer, wine delivery app Handoff}}

The O'Neil family established Encompass Technologies in late 2001.{{cite web|title=Encompass Routes a Path to Profits|url=http://bizwest.com/encompass-routes-a-path-to-profits/|website=BizWest|accessdate=20 July 2016|date=30 December 2011}}

Encompass became the first cloud-based warehouse management system in 2011.{{cite news|title=Accelerate DSD Sales|url=http://www.bsminfo.com/doc/accelerate-dsd-sales-0001|accessdate=20 July 2016|agency=Bsminfo|publisher=Business Solutions|date=16 October 2008|quote=This ISV (independent software vendor) projects 75% sales growth by selling route accounting DSD (direct store delivery) solutions to beverage distributors.}}

In January 2015, the Fort Collins headquarters transferred to the completed location at 420 Linden Street.{{cite web|title=Linden project builds on confluence of fort, river, city|url=http://www.coloradoan.com/story/money/2015/02/17/linden-project-builds-confluence-fort-river-city/23585111/|website=Fort Collins Coloradoan|accessdate=1 December 2016}} 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, a Portland, Oregon-based software and services solution for the craft beverage industry. In November 2020, Encompass acquired Handoff,{{Cite web|url=https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/93625-encompass-orchestra-acquire-handoff-app|title = Encompass, Orchestra acquire Handoff app}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.expertmarket.com/field-service-software/route-accounting-software#link-what-is-route-accounting-software|title = The Best Route Accounting Software? | Expert Market|date = 20 June 2016}}

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