Web based inventory management software is designed to run in a browser. It offers you and your staff many more ways to service your customers, engage your prospects and to manage your daily operations. Here are 5 ways web based inventory management software can improve your productivity: 1. Get up and running quickly Web based [...]
In January, American retail superstore Target announced it will discontinue all operations in Canada and are in the process of closing all its 133 locations as well as laying off over 17,500 workers. Hundreds of millions of dollars of inventory will be cleared in a liquidation sale with items marked down by 30 per cent [...]
There has been alot of news reports on the development of the self driving car being designed by Google. This is very impressive technology and creative design that will make the roads safer for all drivers. But are cars the biggest problem on our roads? I live in North America's fourth largest city and the [...]
A perfect order has the right product, in the right quantity and it was delivered at the right time. We are all aiming for this but sometimes we fall short and it can be costly. Order processing errors typically result in the products being returned and credit issues. This all takes up valuable staff time and [...]
ERP software selection in the wholesale distribution market has significant functionality for a small business. Wholesale distribution operations can benefit from these high value tools to better manage customer needs and inventory levels in the warehouse. In the modern software marketplace, sophisticated ERP tools like Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Return to Vendor Systems (RTV) [...]
1. Clean your warehouse and keep it clean Factories were once dirty places - not any more. They are typically painted white, have bright shiny floors and look more like a showroom that a factory floor. A clean work area helps to support staff high standards, morale and expectation of care and pride [...]
Deploying an enterprise resource planning system to maximize your monetary and time investment can be one of the best moves your small warehouse business can make. Here are some tips on how you can improve overall efficiency of your ERP software. 1. Make a clear and extensive list of requirements Before shopping for the right [...]
Opportunities for ERP Data Management Unless you pull out a calendar and do a little internet research, the speed at which change happens in technology can be difficult to see. New products are introduced almost every day and these changes happen in incremental doses rather than big revolutions. Technology Creeps Foreword There are many small [...]
A well run warehouse is key to your profitable ERP and wholesale distribution operations. You have knowledgeable warehouse staff to keep your warehouse organized and to efficiently receive and pick the inventory. Once you have that in place, you rely on a carrier to finally get those goods to your customers. Selecting the right carrier is [...]
