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Top 4 pandemic challenges for manufacturers and how to solve them

Top 4 pandemic challenges for manufacturers and how to solve them

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Like all other industries, manufacturing faces several challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Here are four challenges to consider, along with some ways to turn challenges into opportunities. Challenge 1: Access to data while working remotely To socially distance and keep the virus at bay, many manufacturing employees need to work from home but …

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Growing companies rely on Acumatica Cloud ERP’s scalability

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Many companies reach a point where they outgrow their entry-level or legacy business and accounting software. Perhaps they were using QuickBooks, or a dated on-premise software to manage day-to-day accounting needs, order management, supply chain management, and financial tasks. Eventually, these needs expand and call for more comprehensive software that offers more flexibility, more features, …

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The Acumatica Difference

The Acumatica difference: 5 reasons growing companies choose the fastest-growing ERP solution

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Growing companies have a choice of what cloud-based software they want to implement. What draws Acumatica customers to its cloud ERP solution? From its true-cloud design (with flexible deployment if you see fit), resource-based pricing models, and commitment to innovation, Acumatica delivers big rewards to businesses that make the move to its ERP system. Acumatica is an …

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Use real-time data to maximize field services business in 2020

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The field services industry depends on data. Companies need to track orders, customer experience, and other ever-changing details. To maximize your business, you need this information in real-time. The success of any field services business always depends on the amount of fleet and workforce management data that is collected. Technology can help you gather this …

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Your ERP choice and KPIs for your manufacturing business

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Tracking manufacturing KPIs allows companies to produce affordable goods without compromising quality. The discrete manufacturing industry is constantly changing to adhere to new product demands. The enormous competition to produce affordable goods requires companies to track key performance indicators (KPIs). This can be accomplished most effectively using the right enterprise resource solution (ERP) for your …

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5 Ways ERP improves productivity in discrete manufacturing

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For discrete manufacturers, efficiency pays off. Whether it’s managing supply chains, logistics, warehouses, inventory, distribution or finances, efficient operations lead to more productivity, faster turnaround times and satisfied customers. Discrete manufacturing customers benefit from using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that drives efficiency at every turn. Instead of using generic business software tools, consider …

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Manage suppliers to optimize your professional services company

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Managing supplies as a professional services organization looks and functions differently than supplies in a manufacturing setting. Instead of dealing with volume orders of chemicals, lumber, or hardware, you’re making sure you have enough light bulbs, paper products, toner, and desk supplies to help your employees serve your clients. Still, there’s no doubt that having …

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Boost billable hours, satisfy professional services clients with your ERP software

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Are you leaving money on the table? Many professional service providers often underestimate their billable hours, which means that you’re losing money every time you send out an invoice. A recent study found that attorneys spend about 30% of their workday on billable activities, or roughly 2.8 hours of an 8-hour workday. Alarmingly, the average …

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Managing credit terms with suppliers in your distribution business

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Credit management is a sound investment for any business, no matter where they are in the supply chain. In distribution, offering credit to suppliers gives them financial flexibility to make money, which in turn allows your business to earn more profits. The same goes for your business when seeking credit from your own vendors and …

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Common manufacturing supply chain problems from COVID-19 (+ Best Practices)

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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted manufacturing companies across industrial sectors. As the crisis shows no signs of easing soon, businesses are beginning to grapple with significant supply chain management issues. The prevailing challenges and disruptions are reinforcing the value of using enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to help mitigate supply chain issues. Here is …

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3 Ways field services businesses use ERP to plan around the COVID-19 crisis

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the field services industry in numerous ways. Many companies have implemented protective measures to ensure the safety of their employees and the customers they serve. Businesses are asking screening questions while on service calls to find out if anyone in a household has been ill before sending service technicians to …

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Field Services: Understand needs and build strong client relationships

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Are you looking for technology that will place client information at your fingertips when you need it most? Field services technicians spend a lot of time serving customers in their homes or businesses. Understanding their needs upon arrival can be a strong differentiator for providing top-notch service. Forming personalized connections leads to customer satisfaction and …

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