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Better business intelligence tools can help you improve warehouse management. With newer technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) adding enormous data volume, companies will increasingly rely upon business intelligence systems to analyze and report on existing data. BizNet’s business intelligence system can help you improve warehouse management through clean, succinct reporting of what matters most to your business.

Robotics in manufacturing automation has arrived. According to Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC), 59% of manufacturers are already using some type of robotics in their operations. The day may soon come when the new hire isn’t named Jane or Joe but HAL, as in the computer from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. Robots are changing how manufacturers run their operations and manage their warehouses.

Businesses may feel out of their depth as states look to test the waters on tax compliance in the coming year.

Sales and use tax compliance can be a complex problem for many businesses. It almost feels like you need a bowie knife to cut through the regulatory red tape, although knowledge may be a better weapon in this case. So stay sharp with Avalara’s 2017 Sales Tax Survival Guide. 

Published every year to help businesses better understand the challenges they are up against when it comes to complying with sales and use tax regulations in the U.S., Avalara’s latest Survival Guide is refreshed for 2017 with insight into what’s new and what’s changed at the state and federal level, common challenges around sales tax compliance, and tips for staying on top of your tax obligations.

When you are thinking about growing your business in 2017, ask yourself, “Does your inventory management system have what it takes?” A great inventory management system is made up of more than just inventory accuracy. Sage Inventory Advisor added to your current ERP has all the right tools to maximize profits, minimize losses, and manage your inventory like a pro. Let’s take a peek at some of the characteristics of a great inventory management system.

Manufacturers have specific needs when it comes to ERP systems and when considering a new ERP they would be wise to consider these three questions and to pursue solutions that answer them. Some of these needs are “nonnegotiable” and essential to get the most out of your ERP implementation. But skipping these questions it can lead to a poor implementation experience.

If you are like most people, you start off the New Year with a bang. You set goals and think about them daily. You push, push, and push a little bit more to try to reach these new resolutions. January is easy, but come February you start to get complacent. Those resolutions tend to get pushed to the back burner. Everything else seems to creep in and the goals simply get pushed aside. By simply keeping your goals in the forefront of your mind, you can keep 2017 going strong and not have the February burnout.

Much of this logic can be applied, not just to life goals, but to your ERP system as well.

We all like to have extra cash in our wallets. But, when running a business, cash is king, and a business runs on its cash flow. A shortage in your business cash flow can put a halt on your growth. On the other hand, a strong cash flow enables business growth. The tools to improve your cash flow may be right at your fingertips. By using your ERP system resources more effectively, you can keep your business on the road to a positive cash flow.

Check out Sage 300’s Inventory Advisor

Are you tired of seeing the out of stock message pop up?  Do you find yourself frantically calling around the company to try to find the very last widget because your warehouse is out of stock?  If this sounds familiar, something may be amiss in your information system. You can solve many of these warehousing and distribution problems with a combination of improved warehouse management systems and financial and ERP tools.  If you are looking for a tool that is integrated and accessible throughout your company, you may want to take a peek at Sage 300 and Inventory Advisor.

SYSPRO has a great hybrid solution to fit your needs

There is one thing that seems to keep moving forward, no matter what else is happening in the world: technology.  At times, it feels impossible to keep up with it.  A new update pops up on our phones or computers daily.  Keeping an open mind to the new possibilities is key to keeping up with new technology.

If you aren’t familiar with Sage 300 (formerly Accpac), it is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution that offers small to medium sized businesses the tools to connect all areas of their business, optimize processes, and streamline workflows. It can minimize growing pains and maximize productivity within your business. Sage introduced Sage 300c last November. This version provided enhancements to ensure that Sage customers could experience all the benefits of modern design and mobile technology, while still actively enhancing the traditional desktop version.