Process manufacturing is a unique vertical market that is unlike traditional manufacturing because companies in this niche process liquids, chemicals, and fine blended ingredients. Usually the inventory is combined in a batch based on a recipe or a formula, and the inventory is not assembled but rather blended. This results in some unique properties, including [...]
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Which Microsoft Dynamics ERP Solution Best Fits My Company?
When it comes to enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, one size does NOT fit all. A midsize professional services firm with one location has significantly different ERP requirements than a larger multi-site, multi-continent manufacturer. Some companies require greater scalability and customization, while others can achieve considerable gains with a simpler, yet powerful out-of-a-box solution, at [...]
continue reading...5 Reasons to Choose Microsoft Dynamics NAV for Distribution
The pressures of global competition and lean economic times create unique challenges for the distribution industry. If your business is tied to conventional supply chain processes, it’s often difficult to predict and respond to customer demand. Having an ERP system that can increase productivity and reduce costs is the best way to stay competitive in [...]
continue reading...Can Small Businesses Benefit From an ERP Software Solution?
Given small businesses’ relative limitations in both financial and human capital, can small businesses take advantage of the complete set of software functionality inherent in their ERP solution while still completing ERP implementation in a relatively short time frame? The answer is, Yes! Small business manufacturers and distributors generally want the same basic functional features [...]
continue reading...More than 90% of Distributors Consider Information Technology a Critical Component of Business Operations
RSM McGladrey’s annual Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Survey indicated one of the top 3 critical areas of technology needs for manufacturers and distributors is operational and process improvement. Microsoft Dynamics GP provides significant operational improvement for distribution companies by fully integrating data throughout the organization, and providing ease of access to information through common tools such as [...]
continue reading...Manufacturing and Distribution Survey Reveals Surprise Findings about Technology Coverage
RSM McGladrey’s annual Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution Survey reports that companies are using technology in three critical areas. Those 3 areas consist of: Operational and process improvement needs Reporting and data analysis needs Effective systems to communicate with customers and vendors In its fourth release, this survey asked more than 920 industry executives to provide [...]
continue reading...Evaluating Your ERP System; 5 ERP New Year’s Resolutions.
At the beginning of a new year resolutions are the hot topic. Most of these are of a personal nature, but how about some resolutions for your business – starting with your current ERP system. Even if it seems that every person in the company, from management to the end user, is thrilled with the business [...]
continue reading...Do you Distribute? 5 Questions To Ask To Know If You Do it Right!
If you depend on efficient distribution management for your business to be successful you need to make sure you are running as good as the next guy. For example: Are you able to track the entire sales transaction including what came out of inventory, when it is arriving from another vendor, profitability and all shipping [...]
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