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…
Here’s a troubling stat that is, unfortunately, not surprising in the least: “A new study reveals that only 34.7% of wholesale supply chain executives say their current inventory planning process provides actionable insights on customers, inventory and demand —…
The wholesale distribution industry has been showing sales growth over the past several months, which makes for a positive future outlook. I have a few shortcuts on how you can kick start your distribution business and keep this momentum…
Tracking and managing fixed assets through the asset lifecycle is a major benefit for any business. The keywords here are “tracking” and “managing”. If you are not doing it right, you could be losing money. The things most often…
Check fraud is on the rise. The 2018 AFP Payments Fraud Survey, underwritten by J.P. Morgan, revealed that payments fraud reached a new high in 2017 after a downswing earlier in the decade. As business consultants, we have seen several…
You can get all the reports you want, but if you are not looking at the right ones what good does that do for your business. Most ERP systems come with a standard set of reports, but you need…
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