Distribution & Logistics Archives

What’s Next for Distribution Management: 7 Key Areas to Modernize

Worldwide, distribution and supply chain management are straining as never before to predictably meet customer demand and allow companies to remain viable. In this…

Thriving With Partners Through Supply Chain Challenges

As distribution companies grapple with global supply chain challenges, many Sikich distribution clients have seen an opportunity to reinvent their businesses. They find new…

Ways to Incentivize Manufacturing Employees when Remote Work Isn’t an Option

This article originally appeared in Industry Today. In Sikich’s M&D Pulse survey, we found that 84% of businesses experienced plant floor employee turnover in…

Why Some Distributors Thrive Even When Supply Chains Are Challenging

Distributors are changing their operations in order to meet customer needs and remain profitable as supply chain challenges delay deliveries. They can more easily…

Manufacturers recognize their production employees didn’t get a break during shutdowns – a Roundtable Recap

From lockdowns to material delays and shortages to keeping workforces safe and showing up each day, manufacturing and distribution companies’ grit and resiliency was…

How-to Make a Business Case for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Cloud ERP- 4 Key Considerations

How-to Make a Business Case for DYNAMICS 365 Cloud ERP 4 KEY Considerations Which is right for you Preparing a business case to justify…

Thinking About a New ERP? Top 5 Readiness Factors

I’ve learned over many years as a business leader in Finance, IT and Operations Management that there are no IT projects; there are only…

Enabling a sustainable, compliant distribution operation

Worldwide, distribution and supply chain management are straining as never before to meet customer demand and allow companies to remain viable predictably. In this…

A Scary Reality: A Roundtable Recap

This article is based on a recent conversation I had with leading manufacturers in the Midwest during a roundtable discussion. As we’re now in…

Inventory and Vendor Management as Competitive Advantages for Distributors

Worldwide, distribution and supply chain management are straining as never before to predictably meet customer demand and allow companies to remain viable. In this…

Infographic: Overcoming the demand change challenge

The next pandemic or comparable disruptive event that causes sudden changes in demand does not need to come as a surprise to manufacturers. With…

Doing well by distribution customers

Worldwide, distribution and supply chain management are straining as never before to predictably meet customer demand and allow companies to remain viable. In this…

4 Keys to Successful Change Management Planning for Your New D365 Cloud ERP

4 KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL CHANGE MANAGEMENT PLANNING FOR YOUR NEW MICROSOFT D365 CLOUD ERP CHANGE MANAGEMENT PLANNING AS YOU CONSIDER UPGRADING YOUR ERP TO…

Manufacturing Leaders Still Waiting For ‘A Turn of the Tide:’ A Roundtable Recap

This article is based on a recent conversation we had with leading manufacturers in the Midwest during a roundtable discussion. With the final quarter…

6 Critical To-Dos Before You Select a New Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP

When deciding on what an ERP project might look like for you, many tasks can be performed to increase your organizational readiness for the…

Streamlining Transformative Software Projects for Distribution Companies

Worldwide, supply chains and distribution channels are straining as never before to predictably meet customer demand and allow companies to remain viable. In this…

Technology to Transform Distribution

Worldwide, companies specializing in distribution and supply chain management are straining as never before. It is increasingly more challenging to predictably and cost effectively…

Microsoft Dynamics 365 in Distribution: Vendor Portals – Procure to Invoice

Within the modern supply chain, distributors are experiencing increased demands from both vendors and customers alike. Customers expect certain levels of order access and…

Infographic: 4 Ways HeadSTART Saves Manufacturers & Distributors Time and Money Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP and CRM

Recent Sikich research finds that manufacturers continue to report congestion, with limited relief in sight. Check out this new infographic to learn what industry…

Microsoft Dynamics 365 in Distribution: Order Promising – Available to Promise (ATP)

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management is Microsoft’s premium business application suite, which was purposely built for modern distributors. Combining world-class Azure…