Are you at risk for a sales tax audit? How much will noncompliance cost you? Does your financial management system ease the pain of processing sales tax exemption certificates? Sales tax regulations are becoming increasingly more complex making your risk for audits and penalties greater. One way to improve your compliance is to automate sales […]

Companies are adopting cloud applications, including cloud ERP, at a rapid pace. More than half of new software installations are now cloud-based as organizations are looking to reduce technology costs while supporting a highly global and mobile workforce. In the past weeks, we have looked at the benefits of cloud ERP and we have addressed […]

The enterprise resource planning (ERP) software market is going through a revolution caused by the accessibility and scalability of cloud applications. Cloud ERP, and specifically, SaaS (software as a service), are driving the change through lower costs and faster implementations. Cloud applications are maturing and are rapidly becoming entrenched in IT departments across the country. […]

Are you looking for ways to improve the physical count process for your warehousing and distribution center? Physical counts can be costly due to labor expense and lost production time. That is why it is important to find ways to minimize the time it takes while ensuring inventory count accuracy. Accurate physical counts are not […]

Part of the process of purchasing a new warehouse management system is choosing your software reseller. While it may be tempting to eliminate the “middle man” in your system purchase, there are numerous reasons why you should work with a local, value-added reseller. Selecting the right reseller will help your WMS selection and implementation process […]

  Choosing the right warehouse management system (WMS) is a critical part of a warehousing and distribution company’s business strategy and success. Making the best decision the first time is vital as a warehouse management system has a long expected life span and switching costs can be high. Even so, there will be a time […]

A warehouse management system (WMS) doesn’t just locate inventory, it manages the entire warehousing and distribution operation with a single cohesive system. If you have implemented a warehouse management system, such as Sage 300 or Accellos WMS, in your facilities, you have already attained tremendous benefits. You have realized cost savings, improved customer satisfaction and […]

People are a company’s only true sustainable competitive advantage. One study suggests that 80% of a company’s valuation is intangible—specifically in employee assets. In addition, as the economy improves, the competition for the best talent will increase. All of these factors make managing talent an important part of your business strategy. Successful companies recognize the […]

Absenteeism costs US companies billions of dollars a year. Unscheduled absences cost, on average, 9.2% of total payroll and these costs are expected to rise with the aging population. Because of this significant effect on the company finances, it is important to find ways to reduce absenteeism. Using intelligent investments in wellness programs and technology, […]

Increasing employee retention and reducing turnover costs are key factors in improving Return on Employee Investment® (ROEI®). Most HR managers recognize that there is a high cost to poor employee retention, however, turnover expenses are often underestimated. Studies show that the cost to replace employees range from 20% to a whopping 400% of their salary […]