Why Manufacturers and Distributors Need a CRM System Geared to Fit Their Needs

Reading Time: 8 minutes Increasingly, companies of all sizes are looking at CRM (customer relationship management) software to assist in their customer interactions. Manufacturers and distributors are no longer just waiting for customers to contact them with what they want. Instead, they are now forecasting and planning what will be in demand in the coming months using technology that … Read more

Diary of a WFH ERP Developer, Teacher, Mom and Yogi

Oh wait, is that really how much time has passed since our transition into the new normal. Days seem to be flowing into each other. Is it Monday or Friday?  Thanks, technology, for keeping it real… like knowing what day it is!

This whole COVID-19 thing has really thrown us (actually several) curveballs of note. Take WFH for instance. The reality was quite different to the dream. Generally speaking, the biggest obstacle was to get yourself into a disciplined routine working away from the office.

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Coming out of Lockdown – The Corona Opportunity

Now that we’re slowly “coming out” of lockdown, what is the Brave New World we find ourselves in?

Will lockdown-learning fuel change or will we soldier on wearing a blindfold instead of a face mask. What changes will last and what opportunities will we grasp?

People interaction – the pros and the cons

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Key Benefits of COVID-19 Resulting in a Localization of Supply Chains

The disruption caused by the coronavirus has led global supply chains to re-think globalized market strategies. Before the pandemic, Chinese producers were often selected as the first choice, and China’s share of the global GDP was sitting at 20%. When Covid-19 hit China, its factories were shut down. Many other countries had to additionally deal with the closing of local ports.

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Recalls – How Food and Beverage Manufacturers can Avoid this Scary Reality

As the food supply chain has become more costly and complex, any food safety incident can have a negative impact on public health and ultimately, the economy. In June, the second World Food Safety Day will be celebrated to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks.

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How Manufacturers can Prepare for the Upturn by Embracing Technological Innovation

In a new survey called the “Agents of Transformation” report 2020, 95% of respondents said that their organizations had changed their technology priorities during the pandemic. Additionally, 71% could point to digital transformation projects that were implemented within weeks rather than the months or years it would have taken before the pandemic. If the pandemic has taught business leaders one thing, it is that being agile and embracing digital transformation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.

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