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 overstocking shelves. Keeping tabs on so many items can quickly become time consuming … Read more
As a manufacturer or distributor, you rely on your suppliers for prompt delivery of high quality raw materials or products that you need to satisfy your own customers. Savvy businesses also spend time considering potential supply chain disruptions and prepare … Read more
Food and beverage manufacturers are facing new changes to labels on packaged foods. The term “gluten-free” has been defined and products that are labeled as gluten-free must contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten. However, the labeling is … Read more
Microsoft Dynamics GP can run a full distribution company with all the needed functionality. But you may not realize Microsoft Dynamics GP can also be used as just the core financial system for a distribution company.
Some distribution companies, especially … Read more
Does your distribution company need to increase margins and improve profits? Of course, you’d like to increase your margins! But, how do you increase the margin on the products you distribute without just raising your prices?
The general notion is … Read more
Maintaining the right inventory, at the right time, in the right quantities is not an easy task. A number of variables can change rapidly which can lead to knee-jerk decisions that may not be in the best interest of inventory … Read more