Why Metrics are Critical for Measuring 3PL Performance
Businesses choose to use third-party logistics providers (3PL) because it makes sense for the bottom line. Contracting with a 3PL to manage warehousing, transportation, and other supply chain...
View ArticleWhat Is True ERP-EDI Integration?
Integration Defined In previous posts we talked about the importance of integrating EDI to ERP. Reaching the desired state of integration means minimizing keystrokes and eliminating redundant effort...
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Reduce Risk in Microsoft Dynamics Software Projects
Reduce Risk in Microsoft Dynamics Software Projects All Software implementations contain some risk. Risk in time, resource and money! So how can we reduce the risk and optimize your resources? A...
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McLane Warehouse and Inventory Optimization Infographic
McLane Logistics Technology, a Microsoft Global Independent Software Vendor (ISV), specializes in optimizing processes and technologies to deliver Supply Chain systems based on Microsoft Dynamics AX....
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Reduce TCO with Rugged Wireless Mobile Computers
Reduce TCO with Rugged Wireless Mobile Computers Appolis is pleased to introduce our partner and guest blogger: Intermec – manufacturer of ruggedized wireless mobile computers. Most of us, in an...
View Article7 Ways to Improve Performance in Warehouse and Inventory Management
When there is a problem with inventory, packing, or shipping in your warehouse, then profitability and customer satisfaction is on the line. The right technology can be just the grease you need to...
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Appolis Honors Bar Code’s Co-Inventor
Morse Code Served as His Inspiration Nearly every product in stores today carries a barcode co-invented by Norman Joseph Woodland. These tiny little barcodes have boosted productivity in nearly every...
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30% Labor Savings using WithoutWire WMS Lot Tracking in conjunction with your...
What if you could simplify how you track inventory lots and cut your data entry labor by 30% at the same time? Appolis presents a demonstration of lot and expiration date tracking of inventory in...
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TOP 3 Reasons to Gain Real-Time Inventory Traceability Today!
Have you ever had inventory that expired, was recalled, damaged or even misplaced? If you have, then you understand why it is important to be able to track all of the movements of your inventory...
View ArticleThe Search for Efficient Warehouse and Distribution Operations Continues
Distributors are under increasing pressures to do more with less everywhere, including the warehouse. Recent research by Intermec, discussed in “Inefficient Work Flows Go Unchecked by Management,”...
View ArticleIt’s All in the Details: How to Import and Export with Ease
The number of details you need to manage for your import/export business is endless. You need to closely monitor and track licensing and documentation, pay attention to cultural barriers, meet ethical...
View ArticleDoes the BYOD Trend Affect You?
You may have noticed a new trend popping up within your business network – bring your own device (BYOD) to work. Businesses are discovering that employees don’t want to carry a personal smartphone...
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How Does the Food Safety Modernization Act Affect Your Company?
The Senate gave the nod to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) recently which would regulate any aspect of food production. Many of these tenants are now coming into play, as well as increased...
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Drug and Pharmaceutical Traceability
This week the House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved the Safeguarding America’s Pharmaceuticals Act of 2013 (H.R. 1919). The bill, if passed by Congress, would introduce a lot-level pedigree...
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How much does poor inventory management cost you?
Both large and small companies invest an enormous amount of money on inventory every year. Smaller companies typically track inventory in a manual intensive paper driven process where larger...
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Wal-Mart Aims to Duplicate Logistics Expertise in E-commerce
Logistics can be a tricky business function to manage, requiring a handful of your leaders. Logistics for brick-and-mortar stores is one thing, but e-commerce is something different altogether....
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Three Ways to Track Inventory by Job or Project
It can be difficult to maintain real-time inventory counts when inventory leaves the warehouse with field technicians. Parts can be consumed at a customer’s site, damaged in transit or on location,...
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Counting SKUs
Do you happen to know how many SKUs you managed last year or how many you are tracking this year? According to a study by Motorola Solutions discussed in “Supply Chain News: Where are Warehouses and...
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How Much Does Your Inventory Really Cost?
You invest to add to your inventory at the distribution center, but what does it really cost when it sits around the warehouse waiting to get packed and shipped to a customer? Connecting your...
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The Yin and the Yang – our Microsoft Dynamic Community
“The Distribution Software Blog as your source for leading trends and insights in Distribution.” The Distribution Software Blog and ERP Software Blog work “hand in glove” with each other as two great...
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