All-in-one accounting and inventory software (also known as ERP) is designed to manage way more than just inventory and accounting. ERP software is designed to manage all aspects of a company’s operations and will provide benefits to employees in every department. That is one of the main benefits of switching to ERP: the system will … Read more
As with any large corporate investment, implementing new accounting and inventory ERP software is a time and resource consuming process. Although this can be daunting when first starting the search process, the benefits gained from properly implementing an automated, all-in-one system, to manage all your business processes across departments will almost always outweigh the costs. … Read more
When implementing new inventory management software, a business owner should always take the opportunity to evaluate processes with a view to increasing efficiencies and reducing costs. A good software vendor will not only spend time discussing their product, but also getting to know your business and current processes to identify potential areas of improvement. The efficiencies resulting from implementing … Read more
You’ve begun evaluating ERP software vendors and have a couple different proposals in front of you, with pen in hand to sign one along the dotted line. Each proposal clearly outlines your business processes and requirements, the components you will be receiving, a final quote and payment options and the implementation. But wait – what exactly is … Read more
We’ve previously discussed the importance of finding an ERP vendor who can meet all your functionality requirements, and the difference between custom software vs. out-of-the box software, but there are other important factors to consider. Functionality and cost should not be the only criteria on which you evaluate vendors, given that the software market is somewhat saturated … Read more
Many businesses start looking into new ERP Accounting Software in response to significant and immediate problems. For example, the existing entry-level system has reached its capacity, or a new line of business has caused an extra 10 hours of manual work every week. There’s a burning desire to select and implement a new system ASAP, … Read more
When I hear that a wholesale distribution company is providing accurate inventory counts to their Sales reps every morning, I have to wonder why they use the word “accurate”. The moment a product is shipped, received, or adjusted in any manner, the report is no longer accurate and the sales rep has a worthless document … 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
It surprises me when someone contacts Blue Link looking for new inventory and accounting software and they do not know what they really need out of a new system. Often, there is one specific problem that they want to solve and they have not really considered all the other operational processes that could be improved. … 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
Blue Link ERP provides integrated Accounting Software and Inventory Management Software to small and medium sized businesses, primarily wholesalers & distributors. READ MORE
