How does your company currently handle the approval process? Do approval requests sit on your desk or in your email inbox for days on end, or are you handling them as soon as they are sent? What influences your decision to approve or reject an approval request? Do you have a defined process in place? […]

As with any business technology investment, purchasing ERP business software (such as Sage 100 ERP or Sage 300 ERP) requires a lot of planning, discussion and preparation. Most companies don’t just decide to purchase ERP solutions in one afternoon. The decision usually comes into play after a series of lengthy discussions regarding the business’ technology […]

Many times we find ourselves needing to “test” transactions with our “real” data and not the Sage Sample Company. In this example, we’ll look at how to best set up a test company within Sage 300. Start the Sage 300 Database Setup application. (You would have had to already set up the SQL database), Enter […]

Many times we find ourselves needing to “test” transactions with our “real” data and not the Sage Sample Company. In this example, we’ll look at how to best set up a test company in Sage 100 ERP (formerly Sage MAS 90 / Sage MAS 200). Start Sage 100 and navigate to Library Master à Main […]

Is your business intelligence solution everything you imagined it to be, or are you experiencing more problems than successes? Are you able to pull the data and information you need to make better business decisions? There’s nothing more frustrating than investing in a business solution only to have it not produce the results you expected; […]

If you’ve been keeping any kind of tabs on business technology over the past few years, then you know that Cloud computing has been making quite a name for itself. The Cloud is quickly changing the way businesses work, communicate, and collaborate, providing employees with instant access to the information they need whenever they need […]

Inventory management can be a challenging task in and of itself. Without the right technology, however, it can be next to impossible to get right. In fact, of all the warehouse management challenges manufacturers and distributors face, inventory management has been consistently named number one for the past several years. As many companies have realized, […]

The decision to invest in any type of business software solution should never be taken lightly. It is a significant investment that requires a lot of attention to detail, the right business environment, and adequate time to be considered successful. Even as the economy continues to show signs of improvement, it is wise to carefully […]

The marketplace has become more global in recent years, and – as a result – many manufacturers and distributors are struggling to keep pace with industry trends. As customer demand increases and competition rises, effective inventory and warehouse management has become more important than ever. In fact, manufacturers and distributors have listed inventory management as […]

No one can predict what will happen tomorrow. An unexpected power outage could cause your business to lose precious data and information. A tornado could rip through your area and destroy your building and everything in it. A flood could wash away every trace of your business records and assets. Even something as simple as […]