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Robert Baran

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Unlock Hidden Profit with Inventory Management Software

Posted by Robert Baran on Fri, Apr 05, 2013 @ 11:06 AM

The pressure to reduce inventory and inventory-driven costs is being felt by manufacturing companies across the globe.  Supply chains are becoming harder to manage, and the effects of globalization are being felt by both manufacturing and distribution companies alike. The pressure from consumers for companies to always have products in stock is beginning to take a heavy toll on manufacturing companies. Due to the increasing demand for product availability, manufacturers and distributors are upgrading their stock-keeping policies and rolling out new product introductions to keep up with the ever-increasing demand.  As a result, many companies are looking to implement inventory management strategies (as well as inventory management software) designed to reduce costs and improve inventory efficiency.

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Topics: inventory control

Are Your Manufacturing Business Processes Working?

Posted by Robert Baran on Fri, Feb 22, 2013 @ 03:51 PM
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Topics: business process automation, Manufacturing ERP Software

Sage PFW ERP Software Roadmap Events

Posted by Robert Baran on Fri, Feb 22, 2013 @ 03:26 PM

Sage is hosting two complimentary events to provide insight on the roadmap for Sage PFW ERP and how to prepare for the future. The PositiveVision team will be attending both events and we encourage you to join us.

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Topics: Sage PFW ERP, ERP Software

Sage Announces Official Retirement date for Sage PFW ERP Software

Posted by Robert Baran on Fri, Feb 22, 2013 @ 03:22 PM
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Topics: Sage PFW ERP, ERP Software

Excel Tips: Keyboard Shortcuts to Access the Ribbon Programs

Posted by Robert Baran on Fri, Jan 18, 2013 @ 11:14 AM

Excel Tips and Tricks / Business Reporting Question: How do I access any ribbon command in a few keystrokes?

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Topics: Business Reporting, Excel Tips and Tricks

Increase Your Productivity and Profitability with ERP Software

Posted by Robert Baran on Fri, Dec 07, 2012 @ 10:06 AM

Has your company grown in the last five years? Is your customer base expanding while your software falls behind? As companies grow, they must increasingly rely on the proper activities, processes and business management systems to run their business. Many of these processes, systems or activities may be outdated, resulting in a lack of efficiency, profitability or growth.

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Topics: ERP Software

Excel Tips and Tricks: Workdays

Posted by Robert Baran on Fri, Nov 23, 2012 @ 01:16 PM

Excel Tips and Tricks / Business Reporting Question: How can I calculate the number of workdays between two dates? The usual off days are Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

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Topics: Business Reporting, Excel Tips and Tricks

Excel Tips and Tricks: Two Chart Types

Posted by Robert Baran on Fri, Nov 16, 2012 @ 11:04 AM

Excel Tips and Tricks / Business Reporting Question: Is it possible to combine two or more chart types in a chart?

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Topics: Business Reporting, Excel Tips and Tricks

Excel Tips and Tricks: PV Function

Posted by Robert Baran on Fri, Nov 09, 2012 @ 11:45 AM

Excel Tips and Tricks / Business Reporting Question: How much deposit do I need to pay in order to have a monthly installment of $400 over a period of 4 years for a car costing $15,000? The interest rate is 8.5%.

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Topics: Business Reporting, Excel Tips and Tricks

Excel Tips and Tricks: Rank Function

Posted by Robert Baran on Fri, Nov 02, 2012 @ 09:46 AM

Excel Tips and Tricks / Business Reporting Question: How do I return the rank of a number in a list of numbers relative to other values in a list?

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Topics: Business Reporting, Excel Tips and Tricks