VISCO User Conference 2013-email alerts and report

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Tim gives examples of how email can be utilized to get critical information to management and sales.  The enhanced integration with e-mail allows users to email documents out out the system, schedule report to be run and emailed at specified times, and send email alert triggers based on certain criteria.  Examples include:   Inventory Report […]

VISCO User Conference 2013-Container Builder

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Erin discusses a tool that can be used by customers to dictate to overseas suppliers what should be loaded into containers.  By doing a comparison of container weight and CBM the tool warns the user so container does not get over filled.  

VISCO User Conference 2013-Job Builder

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Erin shows user conference attendees how to use the job builder tool to simplify the process of creating assemblies, light manufacturing, and blending.  

How to Calculate Landed Costs

Companies that import and distribute goods have more to consider in their Cost of Goods Sold calculation than just the cost of the material itself.  What does the landed cost calculation include? Typical Landed cost calculations will include Material Cost Duty Ocean Freight Drayage Customs Broker Fees Port Exam Fees Commissions Some companies will also […]

5 Common Mistakes Small Businesses Make during ERP Software Implementation

There are several common mistakes that small businesses make when implementing new software. The source of these problems can be from inexperience, misunderstanding, or a general lack of dedication to the process. By understanding the following common mistakes you can save yourself time and money and assure a successful transition into your shiny new ERP […]

Top Four Reasons to Work with a small ERP Provider

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Attention-They Listen to your Problems Benefit – Better overall success of implementation.  Even if upfront cost were equal (often it the smaller companies will charge less for the software), more rapid adoption of the system means less overall cost because a large percentage of the total cost to implement ERP software is related to internal […]

The Real Cost of Implementing ERP Software-The Dirty Secret of Software

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There is a temptation to minimize the anticipated total cost to implement software. When evaluating and selecting ERP applications, most companies will compare the quotes and weigh the proposals based on the hard cost each vendor is proposing. Of course, one needs to consider functionality as a component that needs to be weighed into the […]