As with many industries, the software industry has its fair share of terminology and acronyms that can sound like gibberish to those outside of the know. To further complicate matters, many software and technology companies use these acronyms in different ways. Therefore, it is always a good idea to get extra clarification when speaking with … Read more
Listen to this post Your browser does not support the audio element. When speaking with businesses seeking inventory management software, the terms Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is often used interchangeably. Although ERP software has warehouse management capabilities, they are not the same, and there are areas that set … Read more
ERP software varies significantly from introductory inventory or accounting software (such as QuickBooks) in that it provides functionality across all business operations. This includes inventory management, accounting, order entry and processing, warehouse management, contact management, eCommerce integration, barcode scanning and more. If your business has become frustrated with managing multiple, standalone solutions, if you’re looking … Read more
It may seem like an obvious question when evaluating software vendors, but asking about ERP customer service, technical support, and Help Desk activities is not as simple as it seems. With technology today, ERP customer service and support activities can come in many different forms and how vendors charge for and manage support can vary … Read more
When evaluating ERP software, you want to make sure you have a good understanding of the cost differences between vendors. While price alone should never be the deciding factor when selecting a vendor – instead you should focus on finding the right functionality and business fit – it is an important consideration of the buying … Read more
Business owners spend a lot of their time ensuring the company is successful, often finding new ways to make more money. But the success of your business is not only identified by how much money you are pulling in. Success can also be measured by how efficient your business is. We’ve recently published a blog … Read more
A growing business simply cannot thrive off the same systems and processes that were once used when the company was a startup. At first, introductory accounting systems are used, and inventory is likely managed manually with Excel spreadsheets but small businesses implementing wholesale inventory management software can streamline and integrate processes, eliminating manual actions. Even … Read more
It is safe to say that inventory is the lifeline of any distribution business. Whether you’re storing your inventory in a warehouse that you own or partnering with a 3PL, managing optimal stock levels must be maintained at all times to accurately represent demand. Inventory Management is the act of implementing processes to avoid understocking … Read more
Guest Post by: Akshat Akarsh (Ash) An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is the key to integrating critical business functions across an organization. ERP systems are expansive pieces of software with a wide variety of functions and applications available to their users. The growth of ERP systems over the past couple decades proves the competitive … Read more
It’s no surprise that Microsoft Office 365 saw a 21% increase in usage in 2020. By 2021 Microsoft 365 reached a market share of around 47.5% with Google’s Office Suite following close behind with 44.56% in the Office Productivity Software Market. The pandemic hit the in-office routine quite hard and the shift to working remotely required … Read more
Blue Link ERP provides integrated Accounting Software and Inventory Management Software to small and medium sized businesses, primarily wholesalers & distributors. READ MORE
