A Human-Centric Approach for Digital Transformation Success
In this ever-changing digital age, businesses must evolve, and quickly. Digital transformation is an integral part of this essential evolution. While growth minded SMBs have plans on embarking on a digital transformation journey in 2024, many have absolutely no idea how…
Intelligent Pricing as the Cornerstone of Your Distribution Pricing Strategy
Intelligent pricing is a data-driven approach used by many of today’s small-to-mid-sized distributors that provides optimal pricing based on historical buying behavior, real-time demand, location, and other factors. As more distributors seek better ways to maximize profitability, strategic pricing has…
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Global Industrial Projects Expected to Pick Up, Predicts AEM
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently held their quarterly Equipment Market Outlook webinar, sponsored by manufacturing technology advisor Net at Work, which examines key issues affecting the construction and agriculture sectors. During the Q4 event, which took place in…
Six Reasons Next-Generation CRM Should Be Part of Your Technology Roadmap
Today, only 25% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) use a customer relationship management (CRM) solution, and just another 10% report that they plan to implement a CRM system this year.1 This finding is understandable for a few reasons. First,…
The Key to Unlocking Profits through Employee Engagement and Retention
According to the U.S Chamber of Commerce, there were 693,000 open manufacturing jobs as of March 2023. The sourcing and retention of talent is impacting manufacturers already trying to manage demand, continued supply chain issues and rising costs. Manufacturers that…
The Purpose of Modern ERP in an SMB Technology Roadmap
When it comes to small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) deciding what technology could have the most impact on their business, it’s the replacement of their legacy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) that winds up topping the list of priorities today. Why do…
Your Technology Roadmap and the Role of the CIO
While leadership within many small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) today demonstrate extensive business experience, they can lack the IT experience needed to align technology decisions with business strategies and goals. Such a scenario is understandable. These smaller companies may have…
3 Blockade Signals from Your Accounting System
Is the accounting software your company has relied on for years overdue for a change? Take our quiz to find out. As an accounting and finance professional, you know how essential your accounting software is to help your organization function….
Five Signs Your Technology Roadmap is Incomplete
As we discussed in a previous article, a formal technology roadmap is often lacking among small-to-medium-sized (SMBs) organizations, leading to a reliance on manual, paper-based processes, legacy technology, spreadsheets, or other homegrown systems that dilute the business’s ability to compete…
Industrial Equipment and Design Powerhouse Takes Innovation to the Next Level
As their highly-customized ERP and CRM applications reached the end of their functional usefulness for the wholesaler, HOJ Innovations did what it does best—it looked to technology for solutions. When “innovation” is part of your name, you’ve already set the…
SMBs can Make Smarter Investments with a Technology Roadmap
How You Can Save Money with a Complete Technology Roadmap Many small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) don’t have a formal technology roadmap that aligns and plans their use of digital tools with their business goals. In fact, one research study…
The Roundtable Recap: Business Automation in Modern Distribution
Modern Distribution Management’s Tom Gale led a panel of experts as they distilled decades of distribution experience into best practices for applying business automation The process distributors undergo to choose automation tools is often based on their specific needs and…
HVAC Distributor Riley Sales Turns Up the Heat on Its Technology Transformation
From Outdated, On-premise ERP to Acumatica Cloud — Riley Sales Trusts Net at Work to Guide its Digital Transformation As a business grows, its technology needs to evolve. Riley Sales, a premier HVAC distributor with locations throughout Pennsylvania and New…
3 Things Healthcare Organizations Must Consider in a New Accounting System
As a business leader, you know that moving to a new accounting system is a big undertaking. If your organization is considering an upgrade to a new accounting /ERP system now or in the future, it’s important that you know…
