How to Prepare Your Wholesale Business for the 2017 Holiday Season

Preparing Your Wholesale Business for the Holiday Season

Only 41 days until Christmas 2017 and retailers are already weeks into promoting holiday deals. It seems like every year stores start to promote holiday shopping earlier and earlier, and according to the National Retail Federation, 2017 holiday retail sales are expected to be up 3.6-4% over last year. This means competition will be fierce … Read more

5 Ways Mobile Barcode Scanning is Changing Small Business Warehouse Operations

Mobile Barcode Scanning for Small Businesses

Warehouses have been using barcode scanning systems for years, but it is only because of recent and continuing advances in technology that they are becoming a viable option for small and medium size businesses. Whether for receiving, put-away, picking or packing, barcode scanning improves accuracy and automates the process of managing inventory. For wholesale and distribution … Read more

Navigating Global Supply Chains with Import Export Management Software

Global Supply Chain

Globalization has been aided largely by advances in information technology and trends such as eCommerce, electronic banking, video conferencing, email and access to information over the internet.  For distribution businesses, globalization provides the opportunity to easily buy and sell products across multiples sales channels around the world – both B2B and B2C.  However, there are … Read more

7 Ways to Save Costs When Replacing QuickBooks

Save Costs Buying ERP

The acquisition of new software is a huge undertaking, especially when you replace QuickBooks or other introductory software for a Tier 2 or ERP solution. However, as a business grows there will come a time when this transition is necessary as existing systems struggle to keep up and new business complexities arise.  ERP software is … Read more

Stop Comparing ERP Software to Introductory Software

software comparison

It can be easy to get caught up in a game of comparisons when searching for new software.  And in some situations, it is very important to compare different solutions side by side, especially when it comes to things like data migration, implementation costs and reading the fine print on proposals. However, trying to compare … Read more

Gearing Up Your Wholesale Business for Black Friday

Managing Black Friday Sales with Software

Every year it seems that Black Friday deals begin earlier and earlier, and some predict that sales will start as early as November 1st this time around.  Earlier start dates put pressure on businesses to be prepared for a month’s worth of increased order volume, in addition to regular holiday season shopping.  If you’re a … Read more

Why Company Culture Should Influence Your ERP Software Selection

company culture

Company culture is the set of values and practices shared by a company’s employees, which influences employee interaction, a company’s work environment, work expectations, future growth and strategic plans. This, in turn, affects employee behaviour, physical company infrastructure and design, technology use, working hours, hiring policies and much more. Company culture is important because it … Read more

Growing Your Business With Software

business growth

If your company is facing an increase in order volume, difficulty tracking available inventory, and just a little bit of disorganization as a result of growth, perhaps it’s time to start managing this growth by evaluating options for doing so. There are a number of solutions available to you, and the first step to making the right decision … Read more

How ERP Can Help Your Small Business Act like a Large One

ERP - Think Like a Big Business

When smaller operations look at robust technology with advanced functionality and a matching price tag, they often get scared away. As a small business owner, you may think a sophisticated ERP system is overkill for your needs, and you may be concerned about the financial commitment. It is true that some small businesses are not ready … Read more