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Freight Management Solutions for Distributors

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  • May 23, 2023
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
The COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, and logistical challenges shaped today’s supply chain challenges for distribution companies. These obstacles have made effective freight management in…
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How the Pandemic Changed Inventory Management

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  • May 16, 2023
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
When you’re operating with multiple branches, inventory visibility is critical. But when the pandemic happened, 78% of supply chains were disrupted, making it the…
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EDI in the 3PL-distributor relationship

How EDI Can Improve 3PL-Distributor Relationships

Reading Time: 4 minutes
  • May 9, 2023
  • Distribution | Technology
In the ups and downs of a global economy, distributors increasingly rely on their relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers to support supply chain…
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Jon Byrd Featured in Modern Distribution Management (MDM)

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  • May 8, 2023
  • Distribution | Press Releases | Technology
Jon Byrd was recently featured in a Modern Distribution Management (MDM) article, “The Cost of Poor Inventory Management.” In it, he advises the costs of…
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EDI for distribution

EDI for Distribution: Embrace a Modern Approach to Connecting with Your Channel Partners

Reading Time: 5 minutes
  • April 25, 2023
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
Electronic data interchange (EDI) software is the foundation for sharing and interpreting transaction and inventory data between channel partners and logistics providers. However, many…
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James Miller Featured in Industrial Distribution Magazine

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  • April 18, 2023
  • Distribution | Press Releases | Technology
James Miller recently contributed an article to Industrial Distribution Magazine, “Landed Cost: The Missing Piece to a Clear View of Distributor Profitability.” In it, he…
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Jerry Murphy in Smart Manufacturing

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  • April 14, 2023
  • Distribution | M&D Report | Manufacturing | News
Jerry Murphy’s article covering findings from the Sikich M&D Pulse Survey results was published in Smart Manufacturing. Jerry, CPA, CMA, CGMA, has more than…
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inventory management challenges

6 Inventory Management Challenges Facing Distributors (and How to Solve Them)

Reading Time: 6 minutes
  • April 13, 2023
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
Being a distributor means getting your customer the right items at the right time. But several forces are working against you in that mission, some…
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distribution rebates

Best Practices for Better Rebates in Distribution

Reading Time: 7 minutes
  • March 30, 2023
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
How many rebates did your distribution company leave on the table last year? It’s an important question when you consider that even a tiny percentage…
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5 Ways Poor Inventory Management Hurts Cash Flow for Distributors

Reading Time: 5 minutes
  • March 16, 2023
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
Inventory is among a distributor’s greatest assets. That said, inventory ties up a lot of cash, so managing it well is critical. To stock a…
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New Technology, More Productivity

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  • March 15, 2023
  • Distribution | Equipment manufacturing | Industrial Equipment Manufacturing | Manufacturing | Technology
The wonderful thing about technology is that it can make things so much better and more efficient. Think about a webinar. These days, someone…
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Jeremy Centner guest post on MDM

Jeremy Centner Featured in Modern Distribution Management

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  • March 3, 2023
  • Distribution | News | Press Releases | Technology
Our own Jeremy Centner provided a guest post for Modern Distribution Management (MDM) discussing what distribution executives should pay attention to in 2023, including…
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inventory management technology

How the Right Technology Makes Inventory Management More Efficient for Distributors

Reading Time: 4 minutes
  • March 3, 2023
  • AI | Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
Customer expectations are higher than ever. To maintain positive relationships with your buyers (and suppliers), you must have constant visibility into your inventory and…
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distributors must track inventory metrics

Inventory Metrics for Distribution: Why & How You Need to Measure Your Inventory Performance

Reading Time: 5 minutes
  • February 9, 2023
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
Inventory management is the wild west of distribution. From sprawling warehouses, work teams and equipment to stock counts, inventory optimization, and logistics, everything must…
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Jerry Murphy Featured in Smart Industry

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  • February 7, 2023
  • Accounting | Distribution | Equipment manufacturing | Industrial Equipment Manufacturing | Industry 4.0 | M&D Report | Manufacturing | News | Process Manufacturing
Jerry Murphy’s article, “3 steps to improve manufacturers’ optimism amid an economic downturn,” was featured in Smart Industry. The article, which highlights insights from…
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How to Use the Landed Cost Module in Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management

Reading Time: 5 minutes
  • January 18, 2023
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
Composed of the fees and other costs associated with shipping freight from start to finish, landed costs often make up over 40% of total…
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5 Areas of Your Distribution Business to Re-examine in 2023

Reading Time: 6 minutes
  • January 10, 2023
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 | Security | Technology
2022 had its share of challenges. Some distributors were well prepared, while others struggled to navigate the changing tides of the economy, supply-chain constraints…
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Report Finds Manufacturers’ Optimism Continues to Decline as Potential Economic Recession Looms

Reading Time: 3 minutes
  • December 15, 2022
  • Distribution | M&D Report | Manufacturing | News | Press Releases
CHICAGO — Dec. 15, 2022 — With the risk of an economic recession on the horizon, manufacturers’ optimism is at an all-time low, according…
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Lower Your Property Tax Bill with these Efficient Steps

Reading Time: 4 minutes
  • December 13, 2022
  • Distribution | Forensic & Valuation | Manufacturing | Tax
Owners of manufacturing and distribution properties are understandably discouraged by the recent rise in assessments and property taxes. For many property owners, assessments and…
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cloud for business continuity

4 Ways the Cloud Helps Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Ensure Business Continuity

Reading Time: 3 minutes
  • December 12, 2022
  • Cloud | Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics makes a strong commitment to deliver aviation parts and solutions to their customers, who represent the global aerospace industry, such…
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