In the previous article, "Improve your efficiency with the right Distribution KPIs", I went over the importance of Key Performance Indexes to make your distribution operation more efficient and maximize your profits. As mentioned in that article, you do not...
In previous weeks, I have written about the different invoicing agreements used by distributors with the stores: Scan Based Trading, Consignment, and the traditional DSD invoicing. This week I am going to address another sales practice called PAR Level sales or PAR level...
In previous articles, I have addressed why you need to implement a Warehouse Management System, features you should look for, and how WMS compares to Inventory Management. However, even though, in most of the cases, Warehouse Management System implementation is...
Consignment inventory is product owned by the distributor, but inventoried at the customer’s storefront or warehouse. The distributor’s product is presented to the end consumer by the retailer in the attempt to make a sale. Since the retailer does not...
DSD SOLUTIONS BOOST EFFICIENCY, TRACKING ADVANCES IN MOBILE INVOICING AND PRINTING TECHNOLOGY EXPANDS DSD CAPABILITIES. Advances in mobile technology expands DSD capabilities. DSD software and handheld devices allow field teams to access product catalogues and sales information on the road, says GoSpotGo’s...
Simple Lot Tracking For QuickBooks What is lot tracking? Lot tracking refers to the ability to track product lots along the supply chain. Generally, companies that manufacture perishable goods need lot traceability in the event that a group of products is defective...
As you begin to distribute more merchandise, inventory turnover increases in both your warehouse and trucks. Therefore, the probability that your tuck inventory gets stolen, broken or goes to waste increases dramatically. That is why you should have a way...
QuickBooks enjoys the lions share of the market when it comes to small business accounting for food and beverage distributors. This means that you are likely using QuickBooks Price Levels to manage custom prices for your customers. Like most food and beverage...