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Distilled Spirits Supply Chain Project (DSSC)

This page provides an overview of the Distilled Spirits Supply Chain (DSSC) project. DSSC OLCC staff will provide updates on the steps it is taking to ensure that Oregon’s marketplace is efficient and provides best-in-class service to all Oregonians. Please check this page frequently to track progress, the project timeline, and get answers to common questions in the FAQ section.

Project Overview

The Distilled Spirits Supply Chain (DSSC) project is Oregon’s investment in modernizing the liquor marketplace to better serve Oregonians and the businesses it supports. As part of this extensive update, the OLCC is implementing a new Point of Sale System, building a new warehouse and aligning accounting and purchasing software that will support the entire system.

The new Point of Sale (POS) system will enable Oregon liquor stores to be directly connected statewide. The upgraded POS system will provide OLCC Warehouse staff with real-time data about what products Oregonians are buying, so that staff can ensure popular products are restocked in local liquor stores. The Enterprise Resource Planning portion of the project will ensure Oregon’s distilled spirts supply chain has modern accounting and purchasing software to support the entire liquor supply chain.


Project Phases 

Upgrading Oregon’s liquor supply chain involves many steps and processes. Below is a general overview to inform Oregonians about what’s required to complete the DSSC project. OLCC project staff will provide regular updates to this page as the project moves forward. 

 

Summary
To kickoff off the DSSC project, the current distilled spirits distribution processes will be reviewed and used as a baseline to develop the new system. Staff will begin internal testing on the new system and tailoring it to Oregon’s needs. This work will help develop the proposed project timeline which will be continuously adjusted throughout the project. 

What’s going on in this phase? 
This was the official kickoff of the project and Liquor store owners received information on the project details. The OLCC held two project kickoff events to provide information on the project: 

How long will the Plan phase last? 

This phase started in March and was completed in May of 2025.  

Summary
When the plan phase is completed, the project will shift to designing the system. This will include testing and launching a handful of internal test pilots of the DSSC system. These test pilots will allow staff to review the systems capabilities are where it will need to be adapted to the Oregon Liquor marketplace. 

What’s going on in the Design Phase? 

  • OLCC Internal Test Pilots 
    • The internal Test Pilots will act as introduction to the D365 system, general navigation, and scope out basic processes for the project. These demonstrations will be used as examples of how to use its software. 
  • DSSC System Design 
    • The internal test pilots will help inform how the system is tailored and integrated to the Oregon Liquor market. 

How long will the Design Phase last? 
We estimate this phase will last four to five months.  

Summary
Staff will use the lessons learned from the design phase test pilots to continue to hone the system. This will include customizing the system to fit the needs of the OLCC and its Liquor Store partners. A second round of test pilots will be launched to test new customizations, and staff will begin planning to cross over to the new DSSC system. 

What’s going on in the Testing & Discovery Phase? 

  • Liquor Store Pilots 
    • A handful Oregon Liquor Stores will test the new DSSC system in their stores for several months. This will enable the DSSC implementation team to test the system in real time and respond to any issues.  
  • Implementation Planning
    • The test pilot work will be reviewed and the DSSC system will be further tailored to enable the implementation team to develop a statewide cutover over plan. 

How long will the Testing & Discovery Phase last? 
This phase will run concurrently with the Training and Adoption Phase. Our projection is that these phases will span approximately five to seven months. 

Summary
During this phase of the project, staff will begin providing training to Liquor Store owners and OLCC staff that will be using the system on a daily basis. These users will be able to test the system and provide feedback so the system can be further refined to meet the needs of the Oregon Liquor market.  

What’s going on in the Training & Adoption Phase?  

  • Training & Testing 
    • The Training Team will deliver training on liquor supply chain, inventory management, point of sale usage and performance reporting. The training includes process and task-based materials to help accelerate learning and increase familiarity with the new system. 

How long will the Training & Adoption Phase last? 
This phase will run concurrently with the Testing and Discovery Phase. Our projection is that these phases will span approximately five to seven months. 

Summary 
A fully operational DSSC system will launch in a handful of liquor stores to provide a final operational test. The feedback from this initial go-live phase will enable staff to continue refining the system so that the system can be launched across all 283 stores across Oregon. 

What will the Go-Live launch look like? 
A few stores will be fully launched to test the system. 

When will the system launch? 
The project team anticipates launching the Go Live Pilot in the spring of 2026.  

Summary  
After the launch of the pilot stores, the agency will continue to work with Oregon Liquor stores and the vendor to support the system and resolve any issues. 

What’s going on in the Stabilization Phase? 
OLCC users will use the system for in the live environment for 90 days and work to resolve any issues. 

How long will the Stabilization Phase last? 
We estimate that the Stabilization Phase will last two to four months. 

Summary
After the agency has implemented all of the feedback from the Go Live and Stabilization phases, the DSSC system will be rolled out in to all 283 Oregon Liquor Stores. This will be done in a gradual fashion so that the implementation has minimal impacts to each business. 

What’s going on in the Liquor Store rollouts? 

  • 283 Oregon Liquor stores will gradually be phased into the DSSC system.  
  • Each store will receive one or more POS systems depending on the need they identified in the equipment survery. Once the POS has been activated, that store will use the state’s POS and D365 for all Distilled Liquor transactions. It is optional if the store wants to use the state’s POS for non-distilled liquor sales. 
How long will it take to implement the DSSC system in each store? 
We estimate this phase will last five to seven months.  

Summary 
The OLCC will be moving its Liquor Distribution warehouse from the old headquarters in Milwaukie to Canby. This move is apart of the agency’s effort to modernize Oregon’s way of distributing distilled spirits. The new facility, with its advanced material handling systems and expanded footprint, will allow OLCC to better serve Oregon businesses and consumers efficiently and responsibly. 

What’s going on? 
The opening of the Canby Warehouse is slated for July 2026. 


 

Photo Caption: A rendering of OLCC's new liquor distribution center in Canby, Oregon 
which will benefit from advanced inventory management, optimized logistics, and improved resource allocation. 


 

Photo Caption: Officials celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Canby warehouse, April 16, 2025.


Summary 
After the implementation and opening of the new warehouse, OLCC and its implementation partners will continue to support the new DSSC system and warehouse. This will be a part of the agency’s daily operations going forward. 

What’s going on? 
Liquor store owners will have on demand access to technical support until February of 2036. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow this link to access a comprehensive list of FAQs from the DSSC Project: DSSC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). If you'd like to submit a question, please use this form: Submit a Question



Project Kickoff - Open House for Liquor Agents

Project Open House Video Recording - May 14, 2025 event includes presentations and Q&A session
Project Overview Presentation 
Proposed Hardware & Consumables with Pricing


 
For more information contact: OLCC.DSSC@olcc.oregon.gov