Food Bank Software

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Post Updated: April, 2020 – Blue Link no longer supports Food Banks Please note that while much of the functionality listed below is still relevant to Food Banks and Food Pantries, Blue Link ERP software no longer supports food bank organizations and has stopped developing the system for that specific target market. Instead, Blue Link … Read more

How to Choose the Wrong Inventory Management Software

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Today I exchanged email with a person who is going to select the wrong Inventory Management Software for her company. And there’s nothing I can do to prevent it. Her approach was to come up with a long list of potential vendors, based on very vague criteria. The list included my company, which would potentially … Read more

How to Evaluate ERP Vendors

Evaluating Software Vendors

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

How To Start The Search Again After Being Burned by a Distribution Inventory Software Vendor

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Quite often we speak with prospects who have been burned in the past by distribution inventory software vendors, and as a result have become cynical about the process and skeptical of all other vendors.  This is understandable given the huge amount of resources they would have wasted by choosing the wrong software vendor. However, it should not deter them from starting the process again.  Allowing a past experience to stop you from engaging with other vendors to find the software system you need to grow and thrive, is like punishing yourself for the sins of others.  There are many things you can learn from such a negative experience, to help you find the right system. We have set out a few of these below.

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6 Factors for Selecting a Small vs. Large Software Vendor

Large or Small Software Vendor

In the past we’ve examined what you should look for in good ERP software support, and discussed the wisdom of looking at other important aspects of vendor evaluation such as good ERP software consulting. Now we’re going to explore another factor: ERP vendor company size. Company size is not necessarily one of the most important decision factors when evaluating vendors, but … Read more

How can you trust any ERP Vendor?

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You know that you need to replace your business software, and implement an integrated ERP software system to eliminate manual workarounds and duplicate data entry. You have a short-list of potential vendors, and you’re about to engage them to narrow down the list to 2 or 3 “finalists”.  This is usually a very daunting task, … Read more

Wholesale Inventory Software – What To Look For

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This post outlines functionality wholesalers should expect from their Wholesale Inventory Software. The term “wholesale” is a broad industry definition; it includes wholesalers across a variety of industries including: food & beverage, consumer goods, industrial products, apparel, pharmaceuticals and many more. With so many sub-industries, what could these businesses possibly have in common? The answer is: surprisingly … Read more

Finding a Respected Software Vendor [Testimonials]

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Selecting a new software system to run your business can be an involved process. There are many things to consider in a new system including: its functionality, support, price, business fit and others. While these areas are extremely important, the process is not complete without a thorough evaluation of their customer satisfaction (testimonials). Customer testimonials … Read more