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• Introducing Kinex Media – Blue Link’s Partner for Website Development & Management November 16, 2020
  Blue Link ERP is proud to be adding Kinex Media as an official partner for website development and management. Our team at Blue Link was first introduced to the team at Kinex Media back in 2015 after researching companies to help with our website redesign. We were very happy with the project results and have […]
• ICYMI: A Recap of the 2020 HDA Traceability Seminar November 11, 2020
  Last week concluded the 2020 Traceability Seminar, put on by the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA).  As a content-rich, information-heavy event, the transition this year to a virtual conference was easy and allowed attendees to participate in every seminar from the comfort of their own home or office. An annual event, the Traceability Seminar “looks to […]
• How to Prepare a Budget for ERP Software November 5, 2020
  If you are in the market for ERP software, it is important to prepare a proper budget before you start engaging with software vendors. However, keep in mind that while budget is an important part of the software search, it should not be the main deciding factor when it comes to choosing a solution. Budget […]
• [BREAKING] FDA Delays Enforcement of Saleable Returns Verification until November 27th, 2023. October 27, 2020
  As of October 2020, the FDA has announced an extension of the delay of enforcement around the verification of saleable returns verification for Pharmaceutical Wholesale Distributors. This delay is an extension of the original delay detailed in the 2019 Wholesale Distributor Verification Requirement for Saleable Returned Drug Product—Compliance Policy guidance put forth by the FDA. […]
• 5 Telltale Signs it’s Time to Upgrade Your Business Software October 20, 2020
  Last month, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of one of Blue Link’s oldest, active customers. While 25 years might seem like a long time to be using the same ERP software, if you can find a trusted technology partner that can grow with your business, this is the ideal situation. Replacing your business software every […]
• ERP and MRP Systems – What’s the Difference? October 14, 2020
  The biggest difference between ERP and MRP is that MRP software is designed to manage inventory and manufacturing processes, whereas ERP software includes functionality designed to manage all aspects of your business operation. MRP is best for manufacturing-type businesses, whereas ERP will work for wholesalers, distributors, retailers, eCommerce businesses and a variety of other industries. […]
• Cloud-Based Software for Beginners October 7, 2020
  It seems like every day there is a new technological advancement that replaces some form of legacy software or hardware, and we must adapt to the new way of doing things. Constant updates, constant patches, and frequent hardware launches can leave you feeling uncertain and kind of lost. There’s a whole world of new technology […]
• Order Management Software for Multiple Sales Channels September 29, 2020
  As a business buying and selling inventory, you likely receive orders from a variety of sales channels. This could include online orders, orders from your retail brick and mortar locations, orders from sales reps in the field and B2B orders from other retailers and distributors. To manage orders from multiple sales channels, many SMBs have […]
• 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Your Online Portal for Ordering September 22, 2020
  Did you know that in 2020 alone, it is estimated there are over 2 billion people that use online shopping? This massive amount of people should generate approximately 4.2 trillion dollars in sales by the end of the year. It is clear that online shopping is where the people are spending their money, and especially […]
• The Business Reasons for Using a VPN for Remote Access to Cloud-based Software September 17, 2020
  Cloud-based software (sometimes referred to as hosted or SaaS), is a software deployment method whereby users access the system through the internet. With cloud-based ERP, this means that the software lives on hardware and servers managed by the software vendor, and you, the customer, access the system using the internet (for example through an RDP […]