Guest blog by Josh Hines, Integration Developer at Demac Media Blue Link is an extremely robust ERP system. At the heart of it, I know it best as Inventory Software, dealing directly with the Blue Link ERP system, the Blue Link API, and even leading members of the Blue Link team themselves. Our role in … Read more
Many companies are paying way too much for shipping and wasting valuable resources in the process as well. A robust inventory management software system can help to resolve this problem by ensuring cheaper, faster shipping in the future. Here are some tips to help improve your company’s shipping process with proper inventory management software: Utilize … Read more
Learning a new business software system is daunting, even to those with lots of previous experience in ERP Software implementations. How much more so, then, for someone who has perhaps only ever used one system, possibly for a decade or more? That’s often the dilemna faced by the long-term employee of a small or medium-sized company that’s finally … Read more
In the past, we’ve seen statistics that show up to 75% of all ERP Implementations are considered a failure (in terms of meeting objectives, on time, and within budget)1. This contradicts my personal experience here at Blue Link, where most of our implementations are on time and within the budget outlined in the Agreement with … Read more
Too many people try to apply simplistic solutions to complex problems – like politicians at election time. However, sometimes a simple solution actually works out well. A great example of this was a wholesaler that was experiencing a very high level of errors in outbound orders. More than 15% of orders they shipped out had one … Read more
Unfortunately, there is no hard and fast rule as to when it’s time to replace your ERP software, and instead it will depend on a variety of factors, including the software vendor, technology, your business processes and how well you have maintained the system. However, there are several things that you can to do extend … Read more
It goes without saying but I’m saying it anyway: ERP software implementations are far more involved than installing software like QuickBooks or consumer software like Microsoft Office. You would be amazed at how many business owners believe it realistic to have a new ERP system in place in just a week or two. The robust … Read more
Last week we wrote a post about some problems finding the right ERP software. This week we are going to focus on common problems inherent in the search itself. Let’s begin with a story. You, the CEO/President/VP of Operations/CFO, are extremely busy. You work for, or own, a small business and chances are you are … Read more
Just in time for Halloween we have “Death by RFP” [Guest post by David Michaelangelo Silva] RFPs can, and should be, an effective way to outline your requirements to potential vendors. Unfortunately, they can also get in the way of the process. Let’s take a look at some of the problems overly complicated RFPs can … Read more
Following on from a recent post, let’s revisit the question of how much inventory management software costs. For this purpose, we’re going to assume that you’re looking at Inventory / Accounting software – a fully integrated ERP system that includes the appropriate level of inventory management functionality for your business. So how much should this … Read more
Blue Link ERP provides integrated Accounting Software and Inventory Management Software to small and medium sized businesses, primarily wholesalers & distributors. READ MORE
