In today’s business environment integration and automation are essential for operational efficiency. As businesses increasingly rely on a variety of software platforms to manage their operations—such as ERP systems, CRM platforms, payroll tools, and eCommerce websites—it’s critical to understand the role of integration and how it can be enhanced by automation. While integration connects different … Read more
Shipping errors? Poor inventory management? Multiple disparate systems? Data entry errors? If any of these challenges sound familiar, you’re not alone. These are just some of the hurdles faced by many start-up and small-to-mid-size eCommerce businesses that lack proper software integration. While these issues may be magnified in larger businesses, they are common to organizations … Read more
Understanding how to streamline operations is crucial for any wholesale business looking to reduce costs and improve efficiency. One powerful solution is adopting wholesale distribution software. This software automates various processes, reducing manual labor and operational expenses. Transitioning from basic accounting software, Excel spreadsheets, or multiple standalone solutions to an all-in-one system can dramatically enhance … Read more
For most businesses, the first software purchase made is in order to manage the company’s accounting and financials, and in general, introductory software provides functionality to manage one specific aspect of a company’s operations. Introductory accounting software is frequently used in conjunction with manual processes or other simple business tools like Excel in order to manage inventory. This … Read more
Many wholesale distribution companies may agree that customer rebates are an “oldie but a goodie” when it comes to increasing sales. This trusted sales and marketing incentive is an effective way to maintain a certain level of product movement and customer retention because let’s face it, everyone loves a deal and customer rebates are irresistible … Read more
ERP Software and Automation go hand in hand; the ability to complete a task with minimal human intervention – for example, the ability to email a document, update a status, insert a field value, change a record etc. Finding opportunities for automation within your business can have huge implications on your bottom line, growth potential … Read more
Every wholesale company will have their own process for managing orders, receiving inventory, picking, packing and shipping product and then invoicing customers. How a company manages these workflows will depend on which sales channels they use, how their company infrastructure is set-up and what systems they have in place to automate and manage each process. … Read more
We all have some business tasks in our workday that we dread doing. Most of the time, these to-dos are often repetitive, administrative, mundane and simply boring work that we can’t help but procrastinate on or rush through simply to get it off our plate. This costs your business money – the time and effort employees spend on … Read more
It’s 2022. Why are so many SMEs still doing things essentially the same way as they were in 2002? Many business owners who have been in business for over 10 years have become accustomed to their way of conducting business. It’s not that these processes are wrong, instead, they are dated or inefficient. Your boss … Read more
Imagine placing an order online and when it finally arrives, it turns out to be a completely different product than you were expecting. Disappointing, isn’t it? If you can find what you’re looking for somewhere else, you probably won’t order from that company again. As a wholesaler or distributor, if you’re using manual processes then … Read more
Blue Link ERP provides integrated Accounting Software and Inventory Management Software to small and medium sized businesses, primarily wholesalers & distributors. READ MORE
