Despite being around for nearly 50 years, there are still some common misconceptions around barcoding systems in warehouse and distribution environments and many companies have yet to take advantage of the many benefits of barcode scanning. There is a lot of power in barcodes – tracking inventory with barcodes helps to reduce human error, improve … Read more
Effectively managing and maintaining control over your inventory is crucial in meeting customer demand and boosting sales. This inventory management article delves into the different Inventory Problems faced by inventory managers in the wholesale and distribution industry and offers valuable insights on how to overcome them. By addressing these inventory problems head-on, you can streamline … 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
Brick and click, e-Tailing, S-commerce…retail jargon is everywhere and just when you think you’ve mastered it all, a whole new group of head-scratching terms seems to pop up. As much as you may want to dismiss new lingo and focus on more important parts of your business, here’s why you should pay attention to them. … 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
What is Business Process Automation (BPA) Business Process Automation is exactly what it sounds like. It’s essentially the automation of processes using software (and software integration), eliminating and/or streamlining manual processes, in order to save costs (usually HR-related costs), speed up processes and eliminate errors. BPA is often viewed as routines within Business Management Software … Read more
As a warehouse manager, optimizing warehouse operations is a top priority. This applies to receiving, picking, packing and shipping inventory, as well as maximizing warehouse space, and simplifying tasks for warehouse employees. At a minimum, properly utilizing warehouse space with bin and shelf labelling and location management ensures inventory is easy to find and access … Read more
Building on the previous blog post about Business Process Automation (“BPA”), let’s now explore some ideas on how to identify processes that could (or should) be automated, and also how to evaluate the potential benefits of doing so. This is important, because there will be at least some level of cost associated with any BPA implementation, even if … Read more
So you’ve decided it’s time to upgrade your business back-end accounting and inventory management systems to something more modern and sophisticated. This can be a great opportunity for your business, and having all key stakeholders on board with the change is the first step in getting the system you need. Other steps in the process … Read more
The way in which a wholesale/distribution business manages its inventory has a direct and critical impact on its overall success and long-term viability. Although this may seem rather obvious, the number of businesses who remain tied to outdated means for inventory management suggest that it’s a more foreign notion than one would imagine. Successful business … Read more
Blue Link ERP provides integrated Accounting Software and Inventory Management Software to small and medium sized businesses, primarily wholesalers & distributors. READ MORE
