Third-party logistics (3PL) companies play a vital role in today’s supply chain. The rise in eCommerce and persistent consumer demand has led to many new opportunities for the industry. And yet, as we start a new year, 3PL companies face many challenges in today’s complex and dynamic business environment. Key 3PL challenges and solutions 1.… Continue reading Top 7 Challenges Facing the 3PL Industry in 2024
Category: Industry
Choosing the Best Warehousing Style for Your Business
On the face of it, warehouses are a simple concept: it’s where you store the items you will sell. But for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, warehouse management and logistics are integral to their business. Warehouses are used for various purposes: storing raw materials and components for manufacturing, holding inventory before it is sold or distributed,… Continue reading Choosing the Best Warehousing Style for Your Business
AI Takes Center Stage at NRF 2024: Our Top 5 Takeaways from Retail’s Big Show
The National Retail Federation (NRF) held Retail’s Big Show last week, with over 40,000 attendees and more than 1000 exhibitors filling the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. This year, the event did not disappoint with great sessions led by industry heavyweights like FedEx, Walmart, and Saks Fifth Avenue. New technologies were… Continue reading AI Takes Center Stage at NRF 2024: Our Top 5 Takeaways from Retail’s Big Show
Cybersecurity Challenges in the Retail Industry
Retailers handle valuable information, specifically customer data (including personally identifiable information or PII) and credit card numbers. As a result, they are prime targets for cybercriminals, who then sell this valuable information on the dark web. To protect themselves and their customers, it is vital that retailers consider the risks associated with a cyber attack… Continue reading Cybersecurity Challenges in the Retail Industry
Navigating the Complexities of Automated Data Collection in Warehousing
Implementing automated data collection into your warehouse management is essential for efficient and accurate inventory management. However, there are several considerations to consider before making your final decision. Do you choose barcoding or RFID? Which scanner works best for your warehouse? What information do you put into the barcodes? This article discusses some of the… Continue reading Navigating the Complexities of Automated Data Collection in Warehousing
Demand and Supply Planning for Efficient Business Operations
Businesses are constantly challenged to provide a seamless flow of products from manufacturing to the consumer. To meet this challenge, companies use Demand and Supply Planning, two disciplines that involve a complex study of the supply chain and consumer behavior to ensure that a sufficient supply of products is on hand to meet consumer demand,… Continue reading Demand and Supply Planning for Efficient Business Operations
Streamline Operations with Logistics and Shipping Solutions for Business Central
Shipping and logistics have been a critical part of successful businesses for years. The rise of eCommerce has placed increased pressure on companies to get their products into the hands of their customers as fast and as efficiently as possible. For Dynamics 365 Business Central customers, options are available to improve shipping operations. Microsoft Dynamics… Continue reading Streamline Operations with Logistics and Shipping Solutions for Business Central
How Quick-Serve Restaurants Benefit from an Integrated, End-to-End System
As we move into a new year, it is a good idea to pause and consider how your quick-serve restaurant is performing and the steps you can take to increase your efficiency, sustainability, customer satisfaction, and, ultimately, your profitability. Many restaurants have experienced incremental improvements by updating various parts of their operations with new technologies.… Continue reading How Quick-Serve Restaurants Benefit from an Integrated, End-to-End System
Choosing Business Central over Finance and SCM for Manufacturing
The next generation of Dynamics AX If you’re a manufacturer looking to migrate from Microsoft Dynamics AX to Finance and Supply Chain Management, you might want to take a closer look at Business Central before you decide. The combination of Finance and Supply Chain Management is the next generation of AX. It is a powerful… Continue reading Choosing Business Central over Finance and SCM for Manufacturing
Full Inventory Counts Are Costing You Money
Inventory counts typically make up the biggest balance sheet asset because their accuracy is key to calculating profitability and offering effective customer service. Performing physical inventory counting takes up time and money that could be invested into production, distribution and sales instead. Shrinkage is also one of the big risk factors that cost companies when… Continue reading Full Inventory Counts Are Costing You Money