Has your wholesale distribution business ever dealt with frustrating customer service from a large company? Long wait times, endless transfers, and support reps who don’t understand your needs can waste valuable time and money. Whether it’s your supplier, logistics partner, or ERP vendor, poor customer service can hurt your business operations. When searching for a … Read more
Previously we wrote about the benefits of cloud ERP software, and it appears that the trend towards the cloud is continuing, perhaps as a result of its many benefits. Here’s a brief recap of the benefits of cloud ERP software: Reduced up-front investment in software licenses Eliminate hardware expenditure & maintenance Reduce/eliminate IT staff and IT … Read more
When your company decides to invest in an ERP software system, the term ‘implementation’ will undoubtedly be used on a frequent basis. If you are unfamiliar with ERP systems and are in the initial stages of your software search, you may not be aware of the sheer number of factors present in a typical ERP implementation, and how … Read more
In an age of short attention spans, busy schedules and smartphones, we continue to see the use of acronyms in simplifying industry terms, but this can sometimes lead to a poor understanding of the actual meaning and implications behind these phrases. An example is the use of “CRM” (Customer Relationship Management) to describe all Contact … Read more
Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP) packages are complex systems that accommodate a variety of business functions across departments such as accounting, inventory, order processing, purchasing, contact management, warehouse management and customer communication. Although most ERP systems will provide similar functionality, due to the complex nature of sophisticated ERP, it can be difficult to compare them, … Read more
Comparing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software vendors can be a difficult process, but with due diligence and knowing what to look for, you can arrive at an informed decision. Starting with functionality, industry expertise, and the ability to manage your processes – there are a lot of factors to consider when comparing different vendors. Especially … Read more
QuickBooks is one of the most popular small business accounting solutions in the market. Great for small businesses, QuickBooks provides an introductory accounting solution with some packages offering basic inventory management tools. However, as with any system, there are pros and cons to choosing QuickBooks over other introductory solutions or more robust ERP (Enterprise Resource … Read more
Implementing accounting inventory software (also known as ERP) is an exciting opportunity for your company to grow sales, expand into new markets, automate processes, reduce manual work and ultimately increase your bottom line. But how do you measure the success of implementing a new system? It can be especially hard to quantify ROI when dealing … Read more
Blue Link ERP – Software Vendor Demo ScorecardYou’ve spent the time speaking with accounting inventory software vendors about your specific business requirements. You’ve asked the right questions and have a solid understanding of what each vendor has to offer and how the different systems will address your needs. You’ve narrowed down the list to 3-4 vendors based … Read more
Whether it’s filling up your gas tank or ordering your morning coffee, we don’t often give a lot of thought to the vendors we purchase our everyday items from. This is because these are simple and instant transactions. You pay the vendor for a particular product at a set cost and that’s that. However, when it … Read more
