Category: Business Process

Top 5 Trends Likely to See in 2017

Successful businesses adapt. They adapt to the changing workforce, new market demands, and ever-evolving technology. They have to, companies that don’t adapt, die. Understanding what changes are on the horizon can help pave the path to adaptability and success. Many Millennials Millennials are becoming the fastest growing segment of the workforce. Estimates say that by… Continue reading Top 5 Trends Likely to See in 2017

Warehousing Myth: Accuracy Takes Too Much Time

One of the most frequently heard comments in a poorly run warehouse is, “It takes too much time to stop and record where product was placed.” The problem with that statement is that just the opposite is true. A well run warehouse is efficient and productive, but only because time and care is taken to… Continue reading Warehousing Myth: Accuracy Takes Too Much Time

If You Sell to Consumers, Sales Tax Is an Issue

A guest post from Avalara. Getting closer to the customer is no longer a retail-centric sales strategy. More manufacturers, suppliers and wholesalers are starting to sell direct to consumers (D2C).  Motivations vary: brand awareness, customer loyalty, even product innovation. But for the most part, B2B sellers are simply looking to give consumers what they want —… Continue reading If You Sell to Consumers, Sales Tax Is an Issue

Saving Dollars through Data Automation in Manufacturing and Distribution

When trying to reduce costs, manufacturers and distributors often find that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. In order to successfully reduce costs, you must create a strategy based on several economic and infrastructural factors, including the industry, location, and business model of the company. Even when the economy is in full bloom, some industries struggle… Continue reading Saving Dollars through Data Automation in Manufacturing and Distribution

Getting Your Hands on Data is Never the Problem

As a business and especially as a manufacturer, you’re overloaded with data. More often than not, this data is coming from multiple systems that can’t speak to each other. The end result is that you, your employees, and even your customers are taking too much time to decipher what it all means. Getting the data… Continue reading Getting Your Hands on Data is Never the Problem

Keeping an Eye at Each End of the Supply Chain and All Points Between

Knowing where your inventory is at any given moment is crucial to proactively identifying issues as well as opportunities early on. The great thing about manufacturing is that every step is linked, yet that can easily turn a small problem into a big one if you don’t have visibility into where that problem began. To… Continue reading Keeping an Eye at Each End of the Supply Chain and All Points Between

Virtually There

A lot of companies, ArcherPoint included, are allowing employees to work remotely. Webinars and other virtual events are more common than ever (nearly all ArcherPoint’s events are remote, and with employees throughout the country, remote communication is part of our culture). Today, both public and private high schools and colleges are offering online classes –… Continue reading Virtually There