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For inventory tracking, the two most common tracking options are; serial numbers and batch numbers. Both are effective in different areas, but understanding the differences will allow you to decide which is best for your business. Here’s what you need to know...

If you were to take a stab at how long it takes your sales team to respond to a customer’s request for a quote, what would that number be? We’ll leave you to ponder that while we explore the fascinating topic of the role fast and accurate quoting systems play in the health of your business...

“Data is what you need to do analytics. Information is what you need to do business.” - John Owen We agree that information is critical in a business setting, but not just any information. We want accurate, current data that is factual and not based on opinion or trends.

It’s been said that customer experience is the new battleground for 21st-century businesses. Do you agree with that statement? Great customer experience is not simply a team of smiling staff or a slick website. In most instances, it’s being able to give the customer what they want, when they want it...

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software provides businesses with insightful reports that assist in day-to-day operations while also allowing for informed decision-making. Here’s everything you need to know about ERP reporting.

South Africans are a resourceful bunch, and statistics agree. “Small businesses have, without much fanfare, slowly taken over more of the turnover pie. In 2013, small business generated 16% of total turnover in the formal business sector, expanding to 22% in 2019.

A point of sale (POS) software system carries out sales transactions, typically in the retail and hospitality industries. There are so many incredible benefits of POS ERP (enterprise resource planning) software, one of which is the prevention of theft and fraud. Here’s a look at how this is achieved.

The point of sale (POS) terminal is where the financial transactions occur, and once a simple cash drawer, the POS is now sophisticated software with a multitude of features. Due to the ever-evolving nature of retail, there are always new POS trends and innovations on the horizon.

If your business is considering implementing or upgrading its ERP solution, then you’ll ideally need to map all the business processes first. Here’s a look at the basics of business process mapping and how it’s beneficial for your organisation.

One of the biggest balancing acts for manufacturing and retail industries is ensuring sufficient product availability for customers while minimising the risk of overstocking. Here’s a look at how you can optimise stock control to achieve this balance.

Food and beverage inventory control is important for minimising unnecessary waste while also avoiding stock shortages that could result in dissatisfied customers. Through accurate stock control systems, you’re able to save on costs and boost the bottom line.

A Bill of Materials (BOM) for the fashion industry is an invaluable tool for reducing waste and remaining within budget. This article explains what needs to be included in your fashion BOM and why.

Stock Control, also known as Inventory Control, is an important part of any business. It is used to keep track of how much stock you have at any one time, or commonly known as stock-on-hand. It applies to every raw material or part that you use in producing a good or service.

Online shopping has been trundling along nicely for several years. Forward-thinking businesses adopted the inevitable shift to cyberspace and tweaked their processes accordingly. However, along came the Big C, which accelerated the shift to eCommerce and triggered a global leap into the online space.

Ever wonder how a Bill of Materials (BOM) impacts the manufacturing process? A BOM is one of the most important documents for any product development and production team. This article will go over what it means to have a BOM and why they're so crucial for the whole process.

Those in the manufacturing and engineering industries will rely on Bill of Materials (BOM) daily. Modern BOM software has simplified the creation of BOM and made the process much more accurate. Here’s a look at why you should invest in this innovative software.

A Bill of Materials (BOM) can be used to monitor all electronic components within the manufacturing and engineering industries. But, to ensure complete accuracy, it’s best to look at the BOM software on offer. Here’s why BOM software is great if you work with electronic equipment.

On-site and cloud ERP solutions both offer their advantages and disadvantages. But what is a Cloud based ERP system versus an on-site one? Cloud ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a service that does not have to be managed or serviced by the business’s own IT staff. It falls under the banner of SaaS...

If you’re in the distribution industry, you’ve no doubt come across references to ERP software, but you might not understand exactly how and why it can improve your business. Here’s what you need to know about this innovative software.

When it comes to business, maintaining proper accounts is vital, but there are differences between corporate accounting and financial accounting. This will give you an overview of the two accounting types and how each can benefit an organisation.