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When most people think of manufacturing, they picture complex systems, factories, and ERP software. When they think of a local pizzeria, they picture a small shop making food. But strip away the complexity, and both businesses operate on the exact same fundamentals. This is the essence of “Back to Basics.”

Physical inventory counts are a critical part of accurately managing stock. One key decision businesses face during these counts is whether to show counters the inventory quantities on hand while they perform the count.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are the backbone of many organizations, managing everything from finance to supply chain operations. But when an ERP system is seven years old or more, it often becomes a source of frustration rather than efficiency. High employee turnover, accumulated customizations, and workarounds can create tangled processes that slow down operations and increase risk. This post explores the challenges posed by aging ERP systems and how a "Back t

Implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a major step for any organization. It promises streamlined operations, better data management, and improved decision-making. However, the journey from selecting an ERP system to fully integrating it into your business processes can be complex and challenging.

Efficient management of a warehouse is crucial for any business that deals with inventory, shipping, and logistics. Proper organization and streamlined processes can significantly reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and boost overall productivity.

Inventory errors aren’t just inconvenient—they’re costly. For manufacturers and distributors, even minor discrepancies can ripple through the supply chain, disrupting production schedules, inflating costs, and eroding customer trust. So why do these errors keep happening?

This Inventory Process Health Checklist is designed to help you proactively diagnose weak spots, uncover hidden costs, and align your operations with best practices. Whether you're implementing a new ERP system or still using a legacy one, this guide provides a structured approach to assessing data integrity, fulfillment accuracy, and inventory control, enabling you to make informed decisions and drive sustainable growth.

Using your own custom-designed label for all raw materials is one of the most effective ways to boost inventory accuracy and streamline operations. Here's why it matters.

ERP teams often prioritize core modules like finance, inventory, and sales first. Because landed cost requires integration across procurement, logistics, and finance, it’s seen as “too complex” for early-phase implementation. So, it’s often skipped to “go live faster,” with plans to revisit later—which rarely happens.

Choosing an ERP system is one of the most strategic decisions a manufacturer or distributor can make. Yet many companies unknowingly sabotage the process from the start by reaching out to software vendors before fully understanding their own needs.

With sweeping new duties looming and mixed signals from Washington, manufacturers and distributors face a fog of uncertainty. From copper to apparel, shifting trade policies are reshaping supply chains, squeezing margins, and stalling investment.

Digital signage, or simply put, TV screens, are revolutionizing how companies manage information by providing live updates on essential metrics, allowing teams to make informed decisions and solve problems proactively.

A phrase floats around conference rooms, shop floors, and office meetings, making every consultant, strategist, and change agent wince: “That’s the way we’ve always done it.”

The six core fundamentals of warehouse management are crucial for the day-to-day functioning of warehouses.

In the ever-evolving world of enterprise technology, a 10-year-old ERP system can feel like a relic from another era. Yet, many organizations—especially in manufacturing, distribution, and niche industries—still rely on legacy ERP platforms implemented a decade (or more) ago.

For many companies on a standard calendar fiscal year, this is the time of year to check ending inventory balances and quantities on hand.

If your business software is ten years old or older, you should consider upgrading or replacing it.

Inventory Counts: The Difference Between Count Tags and Count Sheets.

Inventory accuracy, or more precisely, Inventory Record Accuracy (IRA), is one of the most common pain points businesses face today.

"Do we show the on-hand inventory quantities on the worksheets or mobile devices used for counting?"