W. Edwards Deming, who was perhaps one of the most influential management thinkers of all time, made several observations during his lifetime. One of his notable ones is, “Without data, you are just another person with an opinion.” This…
Sadly, differentiating facts from fake or biased news in politics is challenging these days. Fortunately, it’s a very different story in the business world! The company’s facts and important data are typically stored in their databases. By looking at…
An increase in manufacturing calls for the need to manage production. Many manufacturers have been doing this on the fly. In today’s manufacturing environment demand is always changing. And with CoVid-19 concerns, you need to make sure your supply…
Times are changing and so is your business environment. It’s more critical than ever to evolve your business process to be competitive. If you are not currently using mobile application software, you may want to consider this. Increased visibilityWith…
What better time than now to get mobile with your business? With all the uncertainty in our business landscape, I cannot think of a better way to conduct business. We keep hearing about the opening of business in phases.…
A good warehouse management system helps eliminate duplicate data entry through the use of barcode scanning. Scan items in for receiving, scan them out for shipping, scan for physical counts, etc. And any basic system will have these activities…
Customer service and personalization are so crucial in today’s world. I believe in a world of technology, we have lost the way. Customer service and personalization are so crucial in today’s world. I believe in a world of technology…
Plateau’s aren’t just geographic features. They happen in weight loss, in learning a new skill, and of course in business growth. When it does we tend to get discouraged, but it doesn’t have to be that way. We need…
A natural way to grow your business is by showing appreciation. Appreciation is often taken for granted, especially in the business world. When was the last time someone complimented you on your performance? Or said thank you for helping…
It’s a common question – are you getting enough value out of your software? That’s a tough question to answer, and it’s highly dependent on how you determine that value. The question is especially pertinent when you’re evaluating eProcurement…
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