INxSQL

What INxSQL does

INxSQL, legally Integrated Inventory Solutions dba INxSQL Software, is a privately-held US software vendor founded in 2003 and headquartered in Waterford, Michigan. The company develops and sells a fully integrated distribution ERP platform purpose-built for North American fastener distributors, broader wholesale distributors, and light/hybrid manufacturers. Its software unifies inventory management, warehouse management (wireless pick/path, lot/serial, VMI), sales and purchase order processing, financials, CRM, mobile field sales (INxMotion), and B2B/B2C e-commerce in a single codebase, and was originally written for the fastener vertical.

The platform is built on the Microsoft stack (.NET, Visual Studio, SQL Server, SSRS, SQL Replication Services) with no published data-size caps and no paid upgrade tiers. Differentiated features include a proprietary Direct Connect API linking to nine master fastener suppliers, Esker-powered AI-driven order automation, integration partners across payments (CenPOS, Wind River Payments), tax (Avalara), shipping (UPS WorldShip, FedEx, ShipStation), analytics (Phocas, SSRS), search (HawkSearch), and quality cert management (SmartCert). The company emphasizes a 1:16–1:20 real-person support-staff-to-customer ratio and a lower cost of ownership than SAP, Oracle, Epicor, P21, or Acumatica.

Go-to-market is direct and sales-led via a 'Request a Product Tour' funnel, supported by participation in 9+ fastener industry associations (STAFDA, IFI, MWFA, Pac-West, NFDA, NCFA, SEFA, SFA, WIFI), an annual INxFormed user conference, and trade-show presence. Revenue is generated primarily through an annual recurring subscription bundling license, support, and all product updates, supplemented by one-time implementation and data-conversion professional services from prior ERPs (P21, Faspac, Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, Epicor). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company is founder-led and has no disclosed outside investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

INxSQL

Legal name

Integrated Inventory Solutions dba INxSQL Software

Website

https://inxsql.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INxSQL is a privately-held US software vendor founded in 2003 that develops an integrated distribution ERP platform purpose-built for North American fastener distributors, wholesale distributors, and light manufacturers, sold via annual subscriptions with bundled support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription with Included Support: Recurring software license with all updates and upgrades bundled into support, no paid upgrade tiers, no data-size caps; designed for ongoing customer relationship rather than transactional license sales.
2. Implementation & Data Conversion Services: One-time revenue from installation, data transfer/conversion from prior ERP (P21, Faspac, Acumatica, etc.), and personalized hands-on training delivered by a dedicated project manager.
3. Ongoing Customer Support (Bundled): Direct, real-staff customer support included in the recurring subscription with a 1:16 to 1:20 support-staff-to-customer ratio; differentiated from call-center/FAQ-only models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

INxSQL is a fully integrated distribution ERP software suite built on Microsoft .NET and SQL Server, designed for fastener distributors, wholesalers, and light manufacturers. It unifies inventory, warehouse, sales/purchasing, CRM, financials, manufacturing/work orders, and e-commerce in a single system with no data-size caps, no paid upgrade tiers, and bundled real-person support at a 1:16–1:20 staff-to-customer ratio. It includes a proprietary Direct Connect API that links customers to nine master fastener suppliers for real-time stock, pricing, and PO submission, plus AI-driven order automation through Esker and wireless warehouse management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• INxSQL Distribution ERP Software Fully integrated distribution ERP platform built on Microsoft .NET, Visual Studio, and SQL Server that unifies inventory management, warehouse automation, sales and purchase order processing, CRM, financials, manufacturing/work orders, and B2B/B2C e-commerce in a single system. Designed for wholesalers, distributors, and industrial resellers with no physical data-size limits and no paid upgrade tiers.
• INxSQL Direct Connect Proprietary API-enabled module for fastener distributors that lets them check stock and pricing across all supplier locations in real time using part numbers, request and save quotes, and place purchase orders directly from within INxSQL. Connects to nine master fastener suppliers (Afixx, Brighton Best International, Beacon Fasteners, Brikksen, Industrial Rivet, Intercorp, Lindstrom, Metric Multi Standard, Star Stainless, Stelfast, TA Chen International).
• INxMotion Mobile CRM Mobile sales and contact management app for smartphones and devices that enables placing quotes/orders, checking stock levels, scheduling calls/appointments, and creating follow-ups. Operates on a single database with real-time integration to INxSQL Software.
• Wireless Warehouse Management Wireless warehouse management module supporting handheld scanners for directed pick/path, lot and serial number tracking across one, multiple, mobile, or consigned locations, bin/aisle and lot management, physical count capabilities, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) replenishment, fully integrated with the ERP.
• Item Fabrication and Work Orders Work order and item fabrication module that simplifies creation of single-step and multi-step work orders, including rework and kitting. Automatically generates the connected PO and SO, and provides status, cost, 'what-if,' processed, and open work order reports tailored to fastener rework and gasket cutting operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Beacon Fasteners reduced order processing time by over 50% (with 75% target by end of 2020)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AvalaracoreTechnology or IntegrationINxSQL integrates with Avalara AvaTax for automated sales tax calculation by state per address, removing manual tax compliance work. Avalara is a cloud-based compliance provider partnered with leading ERP/accounting/eCommerce platforms.
• EskercoreTechnology or IntegrationINxSQL integrates with Esker's AI-driven order automation (sales order entry, AP/PO match automation) and Esker Fax On Demand. Esker provides cloud solutions for order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and document delivery.
• CenPOScoreTechnology or IntegrationCenPOS is integrated into INxSQL's payment screens for credit card processing with PCI-compliant VP2PE encryption, supporting website checkout, counter sales with chip reader, and automatic posting to AR/GL.
• Wind River PaymentscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated payment capabilities within INxSQL software, delivered by a family-owned US payment processor (founded 1999) committed to 'After the Handshake' customer service.
• SmartCertcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmartCert provides a cloud-based platform for creating, sharing, and managing quality certificates; the proven integration with INxSQL automates cert transfer steps and reduces customer support overhead.
• WTCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWTC is a managed services provider (founded 2012) delivering IT solutions, including cybersecurity, cloud, and 24/7 support, with technicians in California and Arizona - supporting INxSQL customers' IT environments.
• BoltWisecoreTechnology or IntegrationBoltWise is an AI-powered automation platform for quoting and procurement at fastener and industrial distributors; integrates with INxSQL to eliminate manual data entry and accelerate deal cycles.
• Phocas AnalyticscoreTechnology or IntegrationINxSQL has a standard integration with Phocas for built-in dashboards and report generation, competing with Power BI in the analytics space; INxSQL provides referral traffic via UTM-tracked campaign.
• ShipStationcoreTechnology or IntegrationShipStation is a web-based SaaS shipping platform integrated with INxSQL to streamline and automate e-commerce order fulfillment, centralizing multi-carrier and multi-channel shipping.
• HawkSearch (Hawk AI)coreTechnology or IntegrationHawkSearch is an AI-powered search, personalization, and recommendations platform for eCommerce and content websites, including image-based and conversational search; ranked the #1 Search solution for B2B companies by Gartner. Integrated with INxSQL for B2B e-commerce sites.
• AfixxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAfixx is one of the master fastener suppliers available through INxSQL Direct Connect, providing real-time stock and price data plus PO submission from within INxSQL.
• Brighton Best InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrighton Best International is one of the nine master fastener suppliers participating in INxSQL Direct Connect, enabling INxSQL customers to check stock, request quotes, and place POs in a single transaction.
• Beacon Fasteners and ComponentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeacon Fasteners is a Direct Connect supplier partner providing real-time inventory and pricing data, as well as a long-term INxSQL ERP customer (since 2008). Its National Sales Manager endorses the Direct Connect feature.
• BrikksenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrikksen is one of the master fastener suppliers participating in INxSQL Direct Connect.
• Industrial RivetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial Rivet is a Direct Connect supplier partner and also an INxSQL ERP customer (early adopter, ~2006-2007), providing real-time inventory and pricing data through the integration.
• IntercorpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntercorp is one of the master fastener suppliers participating in INxSQL Direct Connect.
• LindstromminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLindstrom is one of the master fastener suppliers participating in INxSQL Direct Connect.
• Metric Multi StandardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetric Multi Standard is one of the master fastener suppliers participating in INxSQL Direct Connect.
• Star StainlessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStar Stainless is one of the master fastener suppliers participating in INxSQL Direct Connect.
• StelfastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStelfast is one of the master fastener suppliers participating in INxSQL Direct Connect.
• TA Chen InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTA Chen International is one of the master fastener suppliers participating in INxSQL Direct Connect.
• STAFDA (Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association)coreOthersINxSQL is a proud member of STAFDA, the industry association for specialty tool and fastener distributors. Membership signals vertical credibility and presence.
• Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI)coreOthersINxSQL is a proud member of IFI, supporting standards and industry engagement for fastener distribution.
• Mid-West Fastener Association (MWFA)coreOthersINxSQL is a proud member of MWFA, supporting regional fastener distribution community.
• Pacific-West Fastener Association (Pac-West)coreOthersINxSQL is a proud member of Pac-West, supporting Pacific Northwest fastener distribution.
• National Fastener Distributor Association (NFDA)coreOthersINxSQL is a proud member of NFDA, the national trade body for fastener distributors in the US.
• North Coast Fastener Association (NCFA)minorOthersINxSQL is a proud member of NCFA, supporting regional fastener distribution.
• Southeastern Fastener Association (SEFA)minorOthersINxSQL is a proud member of SEFA, supporting southeastern US fastener distribution.
• Southwestern Fastener Association (SFA)minorOthersINxSQL is a proud member of SFA, supporting southwestern US fastener distribution.
• Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI)minorOthersINxSQL is a proud member of WIFI, supporting diversity and inclusion in the fastener industry.
• Microsoft (technology platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationINxSQL is developed on Microsoft .NET platform using Visual Studio tools, based on Microsoft SQL Server database, leveraging SSRS reporting and Microsoft SQL Replication Services. Also integrates with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• UPS WorldShip / FedExcoreTechnology or IntegrationINxSQL integrates both UPS WorldShip and FedEx shipping systems directly into the ERP, automatically updating shipping charges and tracking information without separate system access.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Epicor Software (incl. Prophet 21): Epicor is a larger ERP vendor serving distribution, manufacturing, and retail; its Prophet 21 product is specifically named in INxSQL customer testimonials as the legacy system INxSQL replaces. Most directly comparable as a broader incumbent distribution ERP competing for the same mid-market customers.
• Acumatica: Acumatica is a cloud-native ERP platform cited in INxSQL materials as a legacy system INxSQL replaces. Comparable as a broader-architecture ERP competitor targeting distribution and manufacturing SMB/mid-market.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's cloud ERP for SMB/mid-market distribution and light manufacturing. Comparable as a broader incumbent ERP, with the added dimension that INxSQL is built on the Microsoft .NET/SQL stack - Dynamics 365 is both a competitor and a platform relative.
• Oracle NetSuite: NetSuite is a cloud ERP suite used by mid-market distributors and manufacturers. Comparable as a larger, broader-architecture incumbent competing for the same mid-market distribution ERP buyer.
• SAP Business One: SAP Business One is an ERP for small and mid-sized distribution and manufacturing companies; INxSQL explicitly positions against the cost and complexity of SAP. Comparable as a broader-incumbent ERP competitor for the same mid-market distribution accounts.
• Infor Distribution SX.e: Infor offers industry-specific ERPs including distribution-focused SX.e. Comparable as a broader-architecture, industry-tuned ERP incumbent competing in the same distribution market.
• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA): Blue Yonder provides supply chain and distribution planning/ERP software for wholesalers and manufacturers. Comparable as a broader-incumbent vendor serving distribution with adjacent supply chain capabilities.
• Aptean (Distribution/Mfg ERP): Aptean offers vertical-specific ERP suites for distribution and manufacturing, including products historically positioned against mid-market ERPs INxSQL replaces. Comparable as a broader-incumbent, industry-focused ERP competitor.

Direct peers

• Distribution One: Distribution One provides ERP and distribution software for wholesalers and distributors with integrated accounting, warehouse, e-commerce, and CRM. Closely comparable to INxSQL in vertical focus (distribution), mid-market customer profile, and integrated suite delivery model.
• Fishbowl Inventory: Fishbowl provides inventory management and light manufacturing software for SMB distributors and manufacturers, often integrated with QuickBooks. Comparable as a similarly sized ERP-adjacent vendor targeting SMB/mid-market distribution and light manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/integrated-inventory-solutions

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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