As distributors plan for the New Year, the options can become somewhat overwhelming. Maybe you need a total software replacement. Maybe you should consider the cloud. Or maybe you need to invest in some major upgrades. Here are some tips … Read more
‘Big Data’ is the strategic business information generated from advanced software solutions in a comprehensive way. This data is used to make smart decisions that will ultimately benefit a company’s bottom line. As distributors evaluate how to build and use … Read more
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 introduce this technology to their customers and sales teams. Let’s … Read more
Delivering products to the right customers on time and within budget is at the forefront of the mind of any distributor. Whether you have one truck or fleets, making sure your customers are satisfied has a big impact on the … Read more
A supply chain visibility solution can provide several advantages for your company, including higher customer satisfaction and improved forecasting, Robert Clesi writes in “Guest Commentary: Considerations When Evaluating Supply Chain Visibility Solutions” posted on Logistics Viewpoints. While there are many … Read more
The traditional role of the chief information officer (CIO) is quickly evolving to meet a new strategic business need revolving around how distributors interact with their customers. More than just installing software and using social media, CIO’s are now being … Read more
Creative Ways to Deal with Lot Tracking in Your Warehouse
If you’re a distributor or manufacturer and lot tracking is heavy on your mind these days, then this article is for you. I know lot tracking requirements can be very … Read more
If your company has locations sprinkled around the globe, how do you manage foreign currency risks? As operations expand, acquisitions are made, and the supply chain becomes deeper. As such, you will surely find yourself working with multiple currency exchange … Read more
Appolis has developed an iOS based Sales Order Entry System we call “WoW Order”. The need for order entry in the field is alive and well and we continue to get requests for this capability all the time. This article … Read more
Workflows were a big part of MSCRM 4. They allowed you to perform actions which were triggered by events in the system. This enabled the system to make changes, send notifications, and create records without having to manually do so.… Read more
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