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How to Use the Landed Cost Module in Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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

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  • 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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Order Promising: How Distributors Can Do It Better in Today’s Uncertain Environment

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  • December 5, 2022
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
Distributors’ customers depend on them to keep their own production lines, construction projects, and facilities running efficiently and effectively. As a result, distributors need…
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Reducing Costs While Building a Better Future

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  • December 2, 2022
  • Distribution | Human Resources | Manufacturing
The only constant is change. You’ve heard this saying countless times before, but that doesn’t make it any more comfortable when you’re going through…
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Business Continuity and Disaster Planning for Distributors: What Is It, and Why Should Distributors Care?

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  • December 1, 2022
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
When Hurricane Ian hit Florida, the forecasts were uncertain as to where it was going to cause the most damage. Ultimately, some businesses and…
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How to Outperform the Competition in Meeting Increased Manufacturing Demand

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  • November 28, 2022
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Manufacturing | Technology
As we reported in “Data Intelligence Is a Must for Resilient Manufacturing Supply Chains,” 67 percent of the survey respondents contacted for the most…
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How Distributors Can Maintain the Right Inventory Levels in an Uncertain World

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  • November 23, 2022
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
Determining optimal inventory levels has been a longstanding challenge for distributors, but today’s volatile supply chain—with shortages, stockouts, and delays—has only made this feat…
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Distributors Omnichannel Success 

The 3 Omnichannel Capabilities Distributors Need for Long-Term Success

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  • November 8, 2022
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
An improved customer experience will lead to happier buyers, more referrals, and higher long-term sales and profitability. But to achieve this success, distributors must…
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4 Big Benefits of a Unified View of Your Distribution Operations

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  • November 1, 2022
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
When you break down data silos across your distribution company, you can unlock valuable insights that lead to more strategic growth, greater efficiencies, and…
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HEADSTART 101: The Bridge From a Legacy System to Modern Technology

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  • October 28, 2022
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 | Equipment manufacturing | ERP | Technology
Everyone agrees that business and technology have a vitally important relationship. Sometimes, however, that relationship causes pain before it creates progress. Have you ever…
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How Distributors Can Track Vendor Performance to Ensure Quality and Consistency

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  • October 19, 2022
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
When a vendor’s performance doesn’t meet the distributor’s expectations (or the expectations of the distributor’s customers), customer satisfaction and loyalty is compromised. And getting…
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Why eCommerce Integration With ERP Is Required for Distributors’ Online Success

Reading Time: 5 minutes
  • October 18, 2022
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | ERP | Technology
As distributors race to give customers what they want, adopting – and optimizing – eCommerce solutions remain critical to long-term success. To improve the…
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How to Calculate Total Landed Cost Accurately and Efficiently

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  • October 14, 2022
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
In distribution, fractions of a penny on a sale are a big deal. For this reason, it’s crucial to maintain precision and agility when…
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How to Improve Warehouse Efficiency in 6 Steps

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  • October 5, 2022
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain Management | Technology
The costs of poor warehouse efficiency are wasted time, resources, and money. Below, discover some of the challenges distributors face in the warehouse, as…
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supply chain communication

3 Ways Distributors Can Improve Vendor Communication and Collaboration

Reading Time: 5 minutes
  • September 27, 2022
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 | Technology
The supply chain has faced serious disruptions over the past couple of years. Harvard Business Review, however, notes the pandemic-era supply chain conditions “reflect…
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Infographic: The Ultimate Checklist to Prepare for a Successful Upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP

Reading Time: 7 minutes
  • September 22, 2022
  • Distribution | Dynamics 365 | Equipment manufacturing | ERP | Industrial Equipment Manufacturing | Infographic | Manufacturing | Technology
Recent Sikich research finds that manufacturers continue to report congestion, with limited relief in sight. Check out this new infographic to learn what industry…
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M&D Industry Pulse 2022 Volume 2 Featured in Industry Today and Others

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  • August 29, 2022
  • Accounting | Distribution | Equipment manufacturing | Human Resources | Industrial Equipment Manufacturing | M&D Report | Manufacturing | News | Process Manufacturing | Tax | Technology
The 2022 Volume 2 M&D Industry Pulse results were featured in several media publications, highlighting the findings Sikich collected from over 100 manufacturing and…
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