T-Shirts Are Identical. Fine Wine Is Unique.
The Only Wine ERP Built on a Unit-Based Architecture.
Generic ERP systems track Quantity ("You have 12 bottles"). Hweb Wine ERP tracks Identity. We assign a unique digital life to every single case and bottle, unlocking a level of traceability, automation, and financial precision that generic ERP systems cannot match.
The "Quantity Trap"
Why Generic ERPs Fail at Fine Wine
In Shopify, Microsoft Dynamics, or generic ERPs, inventory is just a number.
If the system says Lafite 2010: Qty 10, it assumes all 10 are identical.
But in Fine Wine, they are not.
- 5 might be In Bond (London).
- 3 might be Duty Paid (Shop Floor).
- 2 might be Client Reserves (Sold but stored).
- 1 might have a Damaged Label.
Standard systems mix these up. This leads to accidental overselling, lost cases, incorrect duty calculations, and accounting nightmares.
The Solution:
Digital Passports (UIDs)
We Don't Just Count Stock. We Track Lives.
In Hweb, we generate a Unique ID (UID) for every unit the moment it enters the system. This UID acts as a digital passport, tracking the specific "Life Story" of that case with forensic detail.
The "Cost Stack" Precision
We don't rely on average purchase prices. We track the Cumulative Lifetime Cost of that specific unit as it moves through the supply chain:
- Base Cost: £1,050.00 (PO #1026)
- + Handling: £2.50 (Landing Fee)
- + Shipping: £177.63 (Freight)
- = True Unit Cost: £1,230.13
Result: When you sell this unit, your Profit Margin report uses the exact £1,230.13 figure. No averages. No guesswork. 100% financial accuracy.
Native Client Broking
The End of "Dummy Purchase Orders"
This Unit-Based architecture makes Client Broking seamless.
The Old Way (Generic ERPs)
To sell a client's wine, generic ERPs force you to buy the stock back into your system via "Dummy POs." It is messy, destroys provenance history, and creates a double-entry admin.
The Hweb Way
Because the stock exists as a UID, the client simply sets a "Selling Price."
Instant Visibility
The system flags that specific unit for sale. It remains in the client's name/account but is instantly visible on your website and Liv-ex. No data duplication. Just a seamless transaction.
What The "UID" Unlocks
Capabilities Impossible on Quantity-Based Systems:
| Feature | The Benefit |
|---|---|
| Traceable Splits | Buy a Case of 12 (UID #A). Split it into 12 bottles (UIDs #B1-B12). Every bottle inherits the exact history and cost of the parent case. |
| Precise Storage Fees | We track the exact entry date of every transfer. Storage is billed based on the exact day count, not a monthly estimate. |
| Smart Transfers | Moving stock? The system appends the specific transfer cost to that unit's history log, keeping the "Cost Stack" accurate forever. |
| Origin Traceability | 10 years later, you can trace any specific unit and see exactly which supplier sold it to you. Total provenance history at your fingertips. |
Our Leadership
Emmanuel Bourmault
Co-Founder & CTO
The architect behind Hweb Wine's cutting-edge ERP and native e-commerce system. With 25+ years in software engineering, including a decade in wine tech, Emmanuel leads our skilled team in building Hweb Wine using the highest technical standards to deliver unmatched performance and innovation.
Helena Bourmault
Co-Founder & CEO
Drives Hweb Wine's commercial, operational, and client success strategies. Helena ensures a scalable business foundation, from finance and partnerships to expert management of the company's entire web infrastructure, coordinating with our engineering team to maximize efficiency and client satisfaction.
Jack Wong
Network & Security Advisor
Leveraging almost 30 years of extensive expertise in IT infrastructure, network systems, and security, Jack provides strategic guidance to Hweb Wine, collaborating closely with our engineering team to ensure robust and advanced foundations for our operations.