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This post was written by SalesPad partner FMT Consultants. We’re delighted to share their insights on why your Dynamics GP unit of measure schedule is so important. When configuring inventory [...]

Nothing really compares to a powerful ERP solution. Every business, from a mom-and-pop store to a multinational company, can find value in it. ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning, is a software [...]

What are supply chain network design systems? Supply chain network design systems are the systems put in place to optimize the relationships among the disparate elements of the overall supply [...]

What is a life cycle cost? Life cycle cost analysis is used to weigh how much spending must be funneled into a product for it to become profitable. With life cycle cost analysis, businesses weigh [...]

What is channel sales? Channel sales refer to when a third party steps in to sell your product for you. This selling strategy frequently exists alongside other sales channels, such as direct [...]

What is a Test Environment? A test environment (also called a sandbox or demo environment) is a setup where a team can run test cases without influencing live data. They are frequently used to [...]

What is jidoka? Jidoka is the term for when human judgement is paired with automation in a system or piece of equipment, with the intent to catch problems right away. Another word for jidoka is [...]

There are a ton of challenges faced by distributors. The distribution industry can be a frustrating and fickle landscape. There’s an infinite number of moving parts to keep in order. Even [...]

An inventory item is an inventory item, right? And assemblies are for high school. It’s as simple as that. Obviously, this isn’t the case. What might not be so obvious, though, is how [...]

What is a break-even point? A break-even point is the point at which your sales volume matches the overall cost of doing business. At this point, your business is neither profitable nor [...]