Business Automation and Software Blog

Are you ready to implement mobility into your operations? Are you uncertain of where to start? Or perhaps, you are still wondering if mobile solutions are really worth it. Enabling mobility in business across all functions has become an essential strategy to remain competitive in most industries. Mobile capabilities have been shown to offer greater efficiency, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. If your business is experiencing rapid growth, increased competitive pressures, or changing market dynamics, mobile capabilities can be an effective means to help you meet these demands.

Did you know that an ERP can help bring down workplace silos? You know the ones - the ones that are keeping your departments from communicating. The ones causing bottlenecks. If your departments are working in their own little bubbles, it’s making things way harder than they need to be.

Does your warehouse management system (WMS) meet your needs or are you manipulating your processes to fit your software? In order to run your warehouse effectively and – in turn – carry out your business vision, you need to have a warehouse management system that fits your business like a glove. When it comes to the technology you use to manage your warehouse, it needs to be as unique as your warehouse’s processes. And when your business vision changes, you want your WMS to change with you.

Keeping up on the latest technology in distribution and manufacturing automation is important to remain competitive and continuously improve. You need to evaluate key trends and determine which ones will impact your business and which ones will help you reach your goals. We have taken a look at the hottest technology trends for manufacturers and distributors and how these may influence your future.

Change in business is inevitable. Big and small changes happen all the time from change in personnel and products to new taxes and regulations. Perhaps your company is growing with new customers, more products, new countries and increased production. The question is not whether change will happen, but how well you respond to it. In many industries today, if you do not keep up with change, your business may be left behind.

Manufacturers and distributors are always looking for ways to lower costs and improve productivity in the warehouse. You have probably implemented some level of warehouse automation, but have you eliminated paper processes completely? If not, 2016 should be the year you go paperless. As mobile technology and warehouse management systems capabilities have advanced, eliminating paper is easier and more cost-effective than ever. Not only does paperless warehouse automation save a substantial amount of time, but it also improves order accuracy.

Mobile technology, integrated with your enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, can fit into your budget. ERP mobility has become an essential capability for businesses who want the productivity enhancements that it brings. Mobility isn’t just for large companies; small and medium-size businesses are adopting the technology as well. This is because mobile technology may actually lower your overall IT budget. 

Day after day, businesses are looking to increase revenue and control costs. Meeting operational goals and budget requirements can be a challenge, especially when market dynamics and customer needs change unexpectedly. That’s why manufacturers and distributors look toward lean automation to reduce operational costs.

Mobile technology is one of the most valuable tools that you can implement to optimize your warehouse automation. Using mobile technology will result in improved performance and greater customer satisfaction. When you update and change information as it happens, you can create value-added services and a seamless customer experience. You will have greater visibility and control over inventory and stock levels, and more productive employees.

Mobile technology has become engrained in our everyday lives. More and more businesses are incorporating mobile technology into their business processes as well. (See our recent blog, Workforce Mobility is an Important Requirement in ERP Selection.) In order to facilitate mobility, business applications including enterprise resource planning (ERP), CRM, and warehousing software need to adapt to offer full web capability. We are pleased to share that the latest installment of Sage 300 places the entire power of Sage 300 onto the web and enables businesses to easily add mobile access to existing processes.