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Is It Time to Replace Your ERP? Signs and Strategies for SMB Distributors

December 31, 2024June 20, 2024 by Danielle Lobo

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) frequently face the challenge of updating their business processes and integrating new technology. One common scenario is manually updating Excel spreadsheets daily or weekly, knowing automation could save significant time but lacking the bandwidth to implement necessary changes. Maintaining the status quo often results in inefficiencies that can hinder business … Read more

How to Automate and Manage Inventory Reorder Points

September 27, 2023September 18, 2023 by Ilmie Sham Ku

Ever heard of the Goldilocks factor? Yes, as in Goldilocks and the Three Bears. It may be a children’s fairytale, however, the principle of getting things ‘just right’ can be applied to many factors of a wholesale distribution business, especially when it comes to the endless balancing act of inventory management. Order too much product … Read more

Understanding Sales Tax in Canada for U.S. Businesses

August 16, 2023August 15, 2023 by Ilmie Sham Ku

In 2016, U.S. exports into Canada totaled a whopping $320.1 billion. It is no question that Canada is a clear opportunity for U.S. based businesses/sellers to expand their market and increase their sales volumes. However, with this opportunity of increased exports comes the question of whether U.S. sellers have a responsibility to register for Canadian Sales Tax (GST/HST). The … Read more

Front-end Appearance and Back-end eCommerce Integration

June 28, 2023June 7, 2023 by Danielle Lobo

Back End eCommerce Integration - Mini Shopping cart

In recent years, the ever-growing popularity of eCommerce has continued to soar. As a result, both emerging businesses and older enterprises (that have traditionally stayed away from online sales channels) are finding themselves exploring this new avenue for growth. Around the clock availability, speed of access, wider selection of goods and services, accessibility, and ultimately convenience are … Read more

3 Great Exception Reports for Small Business Owners

August 14, 2023March 30, 2023 by Mark Canes

Exception reports are used to alert businesses about unusual or abnormal data or information outside the norm, enabling employees to take prompt action on the information. These exception reports are typically created automatically as part of ERP reporting tools provided by the company’s software program. This piece of software will look at information across various areas … Read more

The Danger of the DIY Mindset With Inventory Accounting Software

April 28, 2023September 26, 2017 by Samantha Da Silva

The do-it-yourself (DIY) mindset has been around for a while now and is traditionally associated with home improvement projects and arts and crafts. However, thanks to the popularity of DIY topics on YouTube, podcasts, TV channels, websites, and in books, more and more industries are marketing to the DIYer and encouraging consumers and businesses to … Read more

Replacing Manual Processes with eCommerce Integration

April 28, 2023December 20, 2016 by Samantha Da Silva

Replace Manual Processes with eCommerce Integration

Picture This: You started an eCommerce site two years ago, and ever since have had a team of employees dedicated to managing all aspects of the sales, order and shipping process. New products are manually added to the website, and employees are responsible for updating inventory quantities and prices upon receipt of new inventory into the … Read more

Google Sprint Pro Tips – What I Learnt from Doing a Google Sprint

April 28, 2023October 27, 2016 by Samantha Da Silva

If you’ve never heard of a Google Design Sprint, it’s worth checking out. The idea comes from the people at Google Ventures and is based on a methodology for making big decisions quickly. As employees from Google Ventures have learnt, a lot of resources, money and time can be wasted designing, testing and prototyping ideas … Read more

Optimizing Inventory Beyond ERP: Spotlight Interview with EazyStock

April 28, 2023April 19, 2016 by Samantha Da Silva

Every wholesale distribution business knows the importance of proper inventory management. Your company’s ability to efficiently buy and sell product is what dictates success. This becomes even more important as wholesale distribution businesses begin to sell through multiple sales channels including eCommerce. In order to properly manage your inventory, most wholesale distribution businesses turn to … Read more

Software Search: A Dating Game

April 28, 2023January 5, 2016 by Samantha Da Silva

“The customer is always right” is one of those old school sayings that was used when a sales rep was trying to get a customer to buy their product. This sales tactic is probably still used in some industries but would not work where there is a complex product such as distribution ERP software. With … Read more

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