Distribution Companies Go Mobile with ERP
More and more distribution companies are introducing mobile applications for our smartphones. For example Grainger released a their mobile app in August and they are not the only distributor to...
View ArticleDo Your Customers and/or Your Sales Team Dictate Complicated Pricing Structures?
I was looking at one of our customer’s pricing structures this morning and was just amazed at how they jump through hoops to meet the demands of pricing for their customer base. Why does pricing have...
View ArticleIs Your Technology Trendy or Old-Fashioned?
In today’s marketplace, consumers want 24/7 access to product information and customer service, as well as the ability to place online orders at any time of the day or night. Whether you have a...
View ArticleAttention Dynamics GP Users! SalesPad is Paying You!
I often say that SalesPad, as a relatively new ISV (independent software vendor) for Dynamics GP even after 10 years in business, is the greatest ISV or add-on to Dynamics GP that I have encountered....
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End to End Distribution Webinar – A Must See for Dynamics GP ERP
As a very happy SalesPad Partner, I hope that if your business does any order entry and you use Microsoft Dynamics GP, then this webinar is worth attending! If you are thinking about changing your...
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Distribution Trends in Information Technology
I recently reviewed the McGladrey Distribution Monitor Report for 2013 and I was not surprised to see that 50% of the 379 participants in this study use some type of cloud computing for systems or...
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Stop Juggling Several Distribution Software Programs And Use A Single,...
Are you and your team tired of switching between customer sales, inventory, shipping, and financial systems? Recording multiple types of data in multiple solutions is inefficient and can lead to...
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Dynamics GP for Supply Chain at a Dynamic Price!
Distribution and Manufacturing companies still using out-dated software can increase productivity and reduce inventory costs by implementing Dynamics GP. Microsoft continues to grow this line of...
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Free Webinar: Five Ways to Make Your Supply Chain More Dynamic
Be sure to register for this free webinar: Five Ways to Make Your Supply Chain More Dynamic! The free webinar is April 24, 2014 at 10 AM PT. This event is being hosted by Microsoft and the presented...
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You’re Looking For Good Customers But Are You A Good Supplier?
Every distributor is looking for more good customers – customers that enjoy your products and services, place recurring orders, and pay on time. It is more efficient to nurture long-term relationships...
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Save The Fanfare For Important Inventory Decisions
Manufacturers and distributors may have hundreds to thousands of inventory items to manage. You need to maintain enough inventory to satisfy customers and prevent stock-outs without needlessly...
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Supply Chain Problems Are Unfortunate, But Not Entirely Unavoidable
It may seem as though a supply chain disruption is one of those costs of doing business or just another problem faced by manufacturers. Supplier problems can be lead to production delays, unhappy...
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3 Tips To Improve User Adoption Of WMS
Manufacturers and distributors are looking for ways to improve warehouse operations and are increasingly turning to technology. Advances in warehouse management solutions (WMS) and rugged handheld...
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You Have To Act Fast To Get Food To Market Without Spoiling
How do you get vine-ripened tomatoes to the market before they spoil? As quickly as possible. Whether grocery stores, food services, or big box merchants are relying on you for fresh produce or...
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The Complicated Relationship Between Food Manufacturers & ERP
A recent study of North American food manufacturers by TR Cutler, Inc. revealed an interesting and complex relationship with enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. In an industry facing...
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Fast Moving Warehouses Need Technology That Can Keep Pace
Manufacturers and distributors rely on technology to streamline procurement, order fulfillment, and inventory management processes. Accurate data is critical when scheduling production and...
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High Volume + High Product Turnover = No Problem
Gearing up for the intense holiday shopping season required many manufacturers and distributors to ramp up activities. An increase in production may put your business to the test. However, with a...
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The Top Food And Consumer Goods Supply Chains Are…
According to a survey by Kantar Retail, General Mills and Procter & Gamble tied for the top spot on the ranking of top consumer packaged goods supply chains. Several well-known businesses made the...
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Reduce Supply Chain Risk With ERP
Supply chain risk is a serious concern with serious consequences for many manufacturers and distributors. You may have a plan in place when your suppliers can’t deliver, but how well do you know your...
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Spreadsheets Could Be Your Achilles Heel
How much do you rely on spreadsheets for critical business data such as inventory levels or inventory planning? If spreadsheets are your only way to know what you have stocked in the warehouse or...
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