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• The Scary Truth about Credit Card Fraud November 13, 2019
  As the industry moves to accept more and more types of payments – online, instore, mobile, or via wearable device – the risk of data theft and credit card fraud inevitably increases too. Even with provisions in place such as chip protection and two-factor authentication, fraudsters are still able to compromise credit cards at an […]
• The Benefits of Barcode Scanning November 5, 2019
  A Conversation with Noel McKeon of Barcoding, Inc. Despite being around for nearly 50 years, there are still some common misconceptions around barcoding systems in warehouse and distribution environments and many companies have yet to take advantage of the many benefits of barcode scanning. There is a lot of power in barcodes – tracking inventory with […]
• A List of Common Technology Abbreviations November 1, 2019
  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 […]
• Benefits of ERP: Increased Automation October 25, 2019
  One of the many benefits of ERP software is increased automation; the ability to complete a task with minimal human intervention – for example, the ability to email a document, update a status, insert a field value, change a record etc. Finding opportunities for automation within your business can have huge implications on your bottom […]
• Using Barcode Scanning to Track Lot Numbers and Expiry Dates October 17, 2019
  When mistakes are made picking, packing and shipping products, the inconvenience to your customer is not the only consequence. When it comes to industries such as pharmaceutical distribution, these mistakes can put your customer’s safety at risk and increase the risk of product theft and tampering. Although there are many regulations put forth by the […]
• Must-Have Software Features for Foodservice Distribution October 8, 2019
  As a company that sells foodservice equipment, your business requires standard inventory management and accounting software to track sales, invoice customers, and manage inventory, purchasing and the pick, pack and ship process. These types of features are fairly standard in any ERP software – Enterprise Resource Planning software – which describes an all-in-one business management […]
• Tracking Inventory with Pharmaceutical Distribution Software September 30, 2019
  The pharmaceutical distribution industry is characterized by strict regulations, sophisticated product tracking and advanced reporting to a variety of governing bodies. Regulations laid out by the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), FDA, DEA and other associations such as VAWD, are constantly updating in order to meet the complex demand of the industry, changing consumer […]
• Benefits of ERP: Improved Customer Satisfaction September 25, 2019
  One of my favorite posts on this blog is from 2015 – 5 Benefits – ERP Software. Even though it’s been a few years, the benefits of ERP outlined in that post still stand and include some great ideas on how to help your business succeed. In today’s post, I want to dive a little deeper […]
• Competing with Yourself When Evaluating Software September 20, 2019
  Analysis paralysis, inability to make a decision, over analyzing, fear of potential error…sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. Many people suffer from analysis paralysis every day when it comes to making purchase decisions, travel plans, and simple choices in their lives. But when it comes to business decisions such as buying enterprise software, analysis […]
• How to use the 80/20 Rule to Cut Costs in Your Warehouse September 12, 2019
  In the late 19th century, an Italian economist named Vifredo Pareto noted that approximately 80 percent of the land in Italy was owned by 20 percent of the population. The core of the idea is this: the majority of results come from a minority of causes. 80 percent of our output comes from 20 percent of […]