All food distributors are required to have processes which include lot traceability, as a result of both government regulation and manufacturer and retailer demands. Both the US and Canadian governments have requirements that apply to all levels of the food supply chain in which each company, at a minimum, tracks where product has come from … Read more
When your business decides to take the crucial step to invest in wholesale inventory software, it is imperative that you make a thoughtful and well-informed decision that satisfies your business’s specific needs. With an abundance of features and customizable options available, achieving this task can sometimes be overwhelming. Although no two companies are exactly the same, … Read more
Business owners are constantly striving to improve inventory management in their warehouses – but how can they do this? The answer is of course dependent on the company as well as specific problems, but in general, businesses trying to solve inventory problems will typically choose one of 3 approaches; hire additional staff, invest in a proper inventory management … Read more
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
[The following is a transcription of the above infographic discussing product traceability, the effect product recalls have within an industry and the importance of lot tracking as a business.] Contaminated foods costs the US economy nearly $7 billion each year. But what does this have to do with product traceability? Traceability refers to the capability … Read more
Blue Link has hosted a webinar on traceability through lot tracking for managing product recalls. The webinar took place on: Thursday, September 27, 2012 2:00-2:30PM Eastern View the Webinar Now! Things you will learn in the webinar: What is product traceability? What industries does it apply to? Food and Pharma/Medical Recall Statistics Regulation Bodies in … Read more
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
This question was posed to me a few weeks ago during a phone meeting: how do I know if I’ve outgrown my existing accounting software? (This person is currently using QuickBooks.) In just a few minutes we identified three very telling signs that pointed to a “Yes”. Do any of these apply to your business? The … Read more
In a previous post on lot tracking, we discussed the top 3 excuses for not implementing a proper lot tracking system. We now have a new contender for the list, and it’s a good one, tough to argue against. I heard this comment during a webinar on inventory management for food and medical distributors: “There’s … Read more
Food distributors, and companies distributing pharmaceutical, medical and other consumable supplies that may be subject to regulatory recall all know the importance of lot tracking. So why do so many of them neglect this key aspect of their business? Implementing a lot tracking system requires an investment in time and money, and perhaps a surgical approach to … Read more
Blue Link ERP provides integrated Accounting Software and Inventory Management Software to small and medium sized businesses, primarily wholesalers & distributors. READ MORE
