Technology, tools, and tips to remove order fulfillment blind spots Image source When Federal Express launched their first package tracking system in 1979, it signaled a shift in the way retail and transportation businesses approached customer service and quality control. For the first time, buyers could do more than patiently wait for deliveries with no […]
The Unique Challenges of Franchise Inventory Management
Overcoming franchising hurdles with advanced inventory management solutions. Image source The concept of franchising has been with us for over a century, with successful businesses accelerating expansion by licensing their name, logo, and products to others who hope to duplicate their success using an established template. As many would-be franchisors (founders) have learned, catching lighting […]
Finding the Right Warehouse Automation Tools for Your Business
The invisible thread between conveyors, barcodes, and lights-out operation. ©vanitjan via Canva.com The first application of steam-powered machinery to reduce the burden on human workers and improve efficiency marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution over 200 years ago. With the addition of computer technology, robotics, and wireless communication, the warehouse and factory automation we […]
The Unlikely Survival Story of Paper Inventory Records
A step-by-step guide to paperless inventory management Image source Electronic records and computer-based inventory management systems have been with us for over half a century, yet the paper records that preceded them continue to endure in warehouses, factories, and offices all around the world. Despite pledges to stop ‘killing trees,’ paper records for receiving, work […]
Agiliron Version 18 Product Release
Agiliron Version 18 will be released to all customers on the night (US Pacific Time) of Dec 1 If there are questions, please email us at support@agiliron.com. Agiliron Version 18 includes the following updates: New CRM / BackOffice User Interface New Visual Look and Feel User Customizability of Theme Colors Fully Responsive to Desktops/Laptops, Tablets […]
The Pros and Cons of Vendor Managed Inventory
Effective partnerships benefit retailers as well as suppliers. ©alvarez via Canva.com Inventory management can be complex, labor intensive, and costly for companies of all types and sizes. What if there was a way to minimize this burden by outsourcing inventory management to someone else? And who better to assume this responsibility than the suppliers who […]