Busy business owners and managers are often distracted by day-to-day operations or are focused on certain functions or customers, leaving little time to make business goals. Your business can get by, year to year. However, in order to succeed you need to have goals in order to achieve them. In order to achieve goals, you […]
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Tired Of Waiting For Month-End Figures? Upgrade To Epicor ERP
Tapping the desk waiting for the month-end financial reports to appear on your desk? The sooner you can analyze your financial data, the sooner you can make the prudent business decisions that drive growth and profits. Stop waiting for numbers to appear. Implement a better business management solution and monitor the real-time data you need, […]
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Streamline Complicated Businesses With ERP
As your business grows, operations often become more complicated. You may have several main divisions, such as manufacturing operations, as well as sales to both retail and wholesale clients. You may offer custom or make-to-order products in addition to standard production items. With so many different activities going on, and each having the utmost priority, […]
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Taking Supply Chain Risk Seriously
Although many businesses are aware of risks within the supply chain, few are able to keep up with the potential perils. Supply chain risk and contingent business interruption are not held to a level that organizations take seriously. If you are anywhere involved in the supply chain for your business, you are probably familiar with […]
Improve Inventory Control Efficiency with Technology
Managing inventory requires an understanding of customer needs, sales histories, and knowing what’s in the warehouse (or warehouses) at any given time. Having a handle on your inventory can save time, money, and improve your ability to provide customers their products on time and in budget. Build greater control and introduce automation with an enterprise […]

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: Gain Operational Flexibility with Microsoft Dynamics GP
Manufacturers are increasingly responsible for providing customized products or asked to make last-minute changes to their products. Depending on the technology available, your team may treat these types of product changes as a nightmare or just another way to keep your customers happy. You don’t have to sweat customer changes when you have software, like […]

It’s Time to Take Your Supply Chain Out of the Box
Supply chain growth can be scary, even though it’s a goal distributors set for their business. If you’re not prepared to take your supply chain to the next level, then it’s possible your operations will suffer. It’s easy to put aside plans for improvement when things are going well. However, as soon as there is […]

Medical Device Manufacturers Track Product Data from Cradle to Grave
Medical device manufacturers face tight regulations with product documentation, safety, and traceability on a day to day basis. The ability to track detailed product data throughout a complicated supply chain, from cradle to grave, is no easy task – unless you have the right technology. If you use the right technology to integrate and strengthen […]

Has Technology Changed Your Manufacturing Business?
Who hasn’t been changed by technology? That’s what it does, and most the time, it’s for the better. Software, hardware, and gadgets are continually evolving to make our personal and business lives easier, more efficient, and productive. Here are a few ways you can stay on top of the fast-paced, technological advancements. Widen your footprint […]

Three Reasons Why Risk Management Matters
When things are going well in the office, it’s hard to imagine that in a moment, it all can change. There are many things, both in and out of your control, that can disrupt business and cost you thousands if not millions of dollars. Supply chain disruption is one of the most significant interruptions that […]