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Are you tired of manually tracking leads and sales and inventory? Do you wish there was a way to streamline the process and make it more efficient? Well, have no fear because a sales portal is here! Okay, that feels more like a late night TV ad than a practical combination of processes and software, […]

If your business deals with inventory in some form, you may have encountered conversations that sound like this: “We forgot to order more of [really important product] and now we’re all out.” “Hey, [Potential Customer] asked if we have [product] on hand, but I told them I didn’t know…” “What are we working on today?

Do you feel you understand your business? Do you understand the demands you face and have a sense of changes that may be on the horizon? Does your business keep pace with the competition? Do you have a grasp of general market conditions? These types of questions and what-if’s can overwhelm a business, but by

No matter the type of inventory-based business you work in, your warehouse is the structural “bones” of your operation, from organization, providing storage, serving as material handling, and distribution of goods. Given their significance, warehouses and their (mis)use can eat away at your revenue or even result in significant losses, sometimes without clear indicators. We’re

Despite the often sensationalist news headlines, the national economy continues to expand, and many third-party logistics (3PL) businesses continue to see an increase in demand. However, increased competition in the industry and rapid technological growth has made it challenging for 3PLs to grow and remain profitable.  Let’s cover how to increase your 3PL profitability with

One of the many challenges facing manufacturing companies is not just the ability to scale a physical process, but scaling the management process that must accompany an increasing production demand. You need more capabilities without adding unnecessary steps, and this is where the strength of a manufacturing specific software like Fishbowl Manufacturing can make all

You have a business, you have a website, and if your site sells products or services of any kind, you have an integrated shopping cart for simple processing and payment. Except business is rarely that simple given how many sales channels the internet can afford us. Different marketplaces, different shops, even different customer bases each

Bar coding has revolutionized the way businesses manage their inventory and track their products, but the barcode scanner and UPC (universal product code) was first instituted in a small grocery chain back in 1974. Technology has made an advancement or two since then, but a lot of inventory based companies still rely on barcodes technology

Pallet handling can be a challenging process for manufacturers and warehouses due to the risk of human error, inefficient workflows, lack of visibility, or even lack of proper tools. However, inventory software can help streamline the process and make it more accurate, efficient, and transparent. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of inventory software

Here’s a familiar scenario: You sell products online, but like many e-commerce based businesses, you want to sell across as many available channels as possible to maximize reach and potential revenue. More channels means more merchants, more shopping carts, more potential for conflicting data across orders and inventory, and flat-out more headaches. In this case,