In today’s competitive distribution world, getting your inventory into your customer’s hands can sometimes feel like a mad scramble. There are so many strategies to consider, so many [...]
As an operations manager, you’re responsible for looking at the big picture. Sure, there are plenty of small-scale decisions that feed into that. However, you’re the one with the [...]
You’d be fairly hard-pressed to find someone in our business world who doesn’t have a smartphone these days. And that portable little pocket device you’re toting around is over [...]
Don’t call it a comeback! We’re here with a new entry in our Integration Spotlight series! Your ERP solution works hard for you, and aims to service every part of your business [...]
What is order processing? Order processing includes all steps taken to fulfilling a customer’s orders. We can break this down into three main processes: picking, packing, and delivery. [...]
Celebrating Customer Success Here at SalesPad, we’re motivated by solutions. In a world overflowing with pain points and bottlenecks, we see radical re-imagination and opportunities for [...]
What is a dual rate system? A dual rate system is a situation in which a country’s domestic currency has two exchange rates. They will have one “fixed” rate, and then a second [...]
Cloud technology influences warehousing strategies The events of the past couple of months have cast a new light on cloud technology. Before the coronavirus upended the average workday, having [...]
What is the 80/20 rule? The 80/20 rule, or the law of vital few, declares that for any action, 80% of the effects originate from 20% of the causes. We often refer to this as the Pareto Principle. [...]
What is an OEM? An original equipment manufacturer (OEM) is a company that produces components for use in production of a finished item, assembled by another company. The company that builds the [...]
This post was written by SalesPad partner SPS Commerce. We’re delighted to share their insights on how inventory visibility is improved when operations are strengthened. Written by Matt Brolsma, [...]
What is a bullwhip effect? A bullwhip effect is a dramatic result that stems from a change in demand downstream in the supply chain. When a bullwhip effect occurs, inventory levels quickly move [...]
It’s not every day we release a new product, which is why we’re excited to announce the newest member of the SalesPad family: SalesPad Boost. Launched to help make Microsoft Dynamics [...]
