Barcodes have been around since the mid-‘70s, when they were first introduced into the retail environment. Today, it’s hard to imagine a supply chain or stock control system without them. But newer technology is fast threatening the continued existence of the faithful numerical striped mark.
Month: June 2017
Do you know how much your inventory is costing you? – Part 3
Reading Time: 4 minutes Do you know how much your inventory is costing you? – Part 3 Costing methods can be a contentious issue where there is no definite right or wrong answer. The other day, while looking at my Quora feed, I came across a user who posed a question regarding a disagreement between two people. He wanted … Read more
Independence Through Education
In the USA this time of year is very exciting, most people who know of or have kids in school, celebrate some kind of graduation or promotion. It is actually quite fitting that not long after we celebrate Independence Day.
SYSPRO’s Learning Management System
You know how sometimes you’re driving along a stretch of a familiar road as a passenger and you notice things, beautiful things, which you did not see while driving?
Do you know how much your inventory is costing you? – Part 2
Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you know how much your inventory is costing you? In my last blog, I referred to how much your inventory is costing you and that both direct costs and overhead costs will have an influence on your stocking quantity. This week, when returning from the shops I unpacked my groceries and repacked them into … Read more
Episode 2: Join the Dots Conference –The ERP Digital Pivot
Round two. Minds now expanded and caffeine onboard, a series of SYSPRO executives took the crowd through the SYSPRO Product Road Map including, SYSPRO 8, HTML5, plus the route to Cloud.
Factories of the Future
If there’s one thing global competition has taught us, it’s that our attitudes towards technology can mean the difference between success and failure. Industry 4.0, the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’, is still in the early days of adoption, but the changes it promises are profound. Over the next decade, forward-thinking businesses will embrace change and transform themselves, through connectivity, data, automation, and an increasingly sophisticated workforce.
Trends Paving the Way for SMMEs
There has never been a more exciting time to be a small or medium sized business. Technology has levelled the playing field – making it possible for SMMEs to compete with big business. Here are a few of the things making SMMEs smile:
6 Reasons to Go Mobile (If You Haven’t Already)
Traditional ERP systems have simplified and revolutionised modern business. However, in today’s world of globalised and digitised markets, it is becoming increasingly vital to access tools and data on the go. Here are some of the key things driving the move to mobile ERP:
