July 7, 2021 /in Blog /by lindsay
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June 30, 2021 /in Blog /by Chartec Marketing
If you are thinking it is time to embrace a fully integrated ERP system, or replace your aging ERP system you will find an overwhelming number of choices. How do you know which is best for you? You will find expert advice for comparing solutions, but they may miss one of the most critical choices that should be at the top of your criteria list. Is the solution truly a cloud based solution, or is it a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Many “cloud” solutions are simply repackaged older technology on-premise solutions that are being run on a cloud server, but lack True Cloud features.
It is more than using mobile devices
True cloud software supports all mobile devices without requiring additional software. However, just being mobile doesn’t provide the benefits you need to compete. When it comes to growing your business, speed is the name of the game. Your bottom line depends on your ability to exploit new business opportunities before your competitors do. Post Covid distribution businesses are getting squeezed in the supply chain and keeping up with customer demand. New warehouses are springing up everywhere and one is bigger than the other. Skilled labor is impossible to hire and you will have a wide variety of computer skills levels in your employee base.
It is about making more with less
As a distribution Business Owner you are looking for ways to fill more orders faster – with less people. Your purchasing department needs to know what is selling, what stock is in low status and they have to do that without having a 2 hour meeting with the warehouse manager. Centralized information is key, and a True cloud system that is easy to use and accessible to all employees all the time is the vehicle to make that happen. When cloud technology is deployed to its fullest potential, it can remove the biggest obstacles to productivity at all stages of the business. Removing the barriers to getting information into the system improves the executive decision making process. After all, the best decisions are made when you have better information with which to weigh those decisions. Deciding to take a hit or stand while playing blackjack is easier if you know what cards have already been played from the deck.
CCS Technology and Acumatica want to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision. Our True Cloud vs. Fake Cloud: How Companies Can Tell the Difference in Distribution whitepaper breaks down what it means to be a true cloud solution—and how its distinct advantages define truly effective ERP software.
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Is your current accounting/ERP system delivering the actionable business insights you need?
The right ERP system uses the latest cloud technology, is easy to use and works the way your company does business.
“Acumatica achieved high levels of user satisfaction compared to similar ERP products in the market.” – Rob Light, research principal, G2.com.
G2.com has published over 1,000,000 authentic and unbiased reviews about thousands of software products.
“Acumatica received the highest overall customer satisfaction score in our survey their customers” – Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud Core Financial Management Suites for Midsize, Large and Global Enterprises 2018
Download the Gartner analyst report.
Acumatica offers your company a modern ERP with:
Custom reporting and analysis tools
Integrations to many third-party industry and eCommerce software solutions
Acumatica’s two major releases every year offers users the latest features, functions, tools, and capabilities to improve usability and productivity.
Former Everest CEO, Ryan Brown (now CEO of xByte), said switching to Acumatica:
“Dramatically improved visibility into financials
“Helped xByte connect with third-party software, such as FedEx
“Increased sales responsiveness and productivity
“Shaved three hours a day from daily invoicing
We hope you’ll explore these unbiased reviews to learn why we chose Acumatica Cloud ERP over all the other options.
Your ERP system should help you make actionable business decisions that create competitive advantage for your company.
Contact us to learn more about how Acumatica might be the solution you’ve been searching for.
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Do you want a detailed analysis about how every part of your company is performing at your fingertips without hours (or days) of number crunching?
Whether you’re considering your first ERP system, upgrading your outdated ERP system or looking for a secure cloud-based system accessible from anywhere, Acumatica is one of the solutions you should consider.
We could have chosen to partner with any ERP system. We chose Acumatica. We think you will too, but we recommend that you at least check it out.
Acumatica Cloud ERP is:
designed specifically for small and mid-market companies
designed for your industry specific needs including:
scalable so it grows with your business
Imagine an integrated business management solution that is built for the needs of every department. With better data, you’ll make strategic decisions that will leave your competitors wondering what happened.
Click HERE to get your ERP Buyers Guide that will walk you through the important factors that you should consider at every step along the way.
If you’d like more information about the cloud-based ERP system we recommend, click here.
If you want to set up a no-cost, no-obligation discussion about your business and system challenges, contact us.
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June 8, 2021 /in Blog /by Chartec Marketing
In just the past five years, the amount of data available in your accounting system and in your industry has grown exponentially. All levels of the company from clerk to CEO are getting overwhelmed with data.
All companies, even the smallest are getting more data every day. You are compiling some level of customer data, vendor data, competitive market data. It can get overwhelming. What do you do? Some people choose to do nothing. As a result, they will never know if there is gold in that pile of data. Others will shudder at the thought of the army of people needed to analyze the mountain of data they have collected. Meanwhile, a few will turn the page and consider embracing modern solutions.
FROM DATA TO BUSINESS INSIGHTS!
Business owners and executives have to make decisions regularly. The best decisions are made when you have better information with which to weigh those decisions.
Finally! There are tools to quickly filter through all that data to provide you with the information. Information that allows you to spot opportunities in your industry that your competitors are missing.
Information that provides real reasons to make that decision, to create a new strategy, and with acknowledgement to Star Trek – To boldly go where no one has gone before.
Are you ready for a company-wide enterprise system that:
has all of your data in one spot?
identifies future trends based on historical data?
provides an unbiased view of the financial performance of every product and service?
shows you which products or services are losing money?
shows you which customers are most and least profitable?
sorts through all of your data and identifies strategic opportunities that your competitors are missing?
You do not need to learn a programming language, you can become an expert in machine learning or study artificial intelligence.
identify your company’s top three business challenges
document the challenges you are having with your current system
calculate the financial benefits you will gain if you had the data listed above at your fingertips
list out the negative impacts on your company’s performance that would occur if your competitors have these tools and you do not
Throughout the month of June we’ll help challenge your team’s thinking about what your company could achieve with the right tools. Furthermore, we will provide you some thoughts on what to look for in the right tools for you. We will share some studies and metrics from industry leading experts.
We look forward to partnering with you to help your company achieve record-setting results!
If you can’t wait and want to know more today, learn more. Our consultation comes at no-cost, no-obligation. We are here to discuss your business and system challenges and what modern ERP solutions can do for you.
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May 28, 2021 /in Blog /by Chartec Marketing
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May 12, 2021 /in Blog /by lindsay
As the Coronavirus eases, how is your company going to structure work hours? Will you require some meetings to be in-person meetings? How will you provide for flexible workspaces, social distancing, working from home, working in the office, or a hybrid model that combines working at the office with working from home?
In any case, know 3 things:
Once you establish a solution, it will change as circumstances continue to change
Your employees will need to learn and use new tools to make sure the needs of the customers are met regardless of where employees do their work
Your IT systems need to be enhanced to provide SECURE remote access while providing employees the tools they need to stay productive.
The Future – A Hybrid Work Environment
A hybrid work environment is challenging to create. It requires technology solutions, SECURE remote access, the bandwidth to support remote access, and the tools/apps to help employees work together as if they were all in the office or sitting around the same conference table.
As mentioned above, hybrid work environments are challenging to create, but here are four things to consider as you invest in creating your hybrid work environment:
Most important, can your IT system handle the additional demands you will place on it? You need SECURE remote connections, dramatically more bandwidth, and collaboration tools/apps that are not necessary when everyone works in the same office all day. You want your employees to remain productive and your customers to be delighted with your customer service.
The issues listed above are on top of an IT system that prevents virus attacks, hackers, ransomware, or something even as simple as some data not being backed up in the cloud (i.e., on new employee laptops, etc.).
If your IT system goes down, your employees are unproductive, and your customers are unhappy.
Bottom Line: Make sure you have IT support that will proactively monitor your IT systems for potential issues as well as keep your systems up and running.
2. Ensure that employees have the tools (laptops, docking stations, monitors, phone apps, etc.) so that they remain productive at the office, at home, and on the go.
3. Ensure that all spaces provide for robust network connectivity and videoconferencing, so it is as if your remote employees are as productive as they are when they are in the room with you.
4. Implement solutions so your employees can seamlessly collaborate and serve customers no matter where they are located.
As we recover from the pandemic, the world of work and how it gets done is changing every week. Make sure your IT systems and your employees are equipped to meet and exceed your customer’s expectations – while your ill-equipped competitors drop the ball.
If we can answer any questions for you or help make sure your systems are equipped for whatever is ahead, please let us know.
May 3, 2021 /in Blog /by lindsay
April 26, 2021 /in Blog /by Chartec Marketing
When it comes to using cloud technology and solutions, it’s good to know how the cloud works. Today, we’ll look at a summary of what cloud computing services are and how cloud computing could be the right solution for your needs!
By doing so, individuals who’ve saved their files can access them from anywhere. The virtual device model represents a key benefit, of course. It means you can open and edit a file from any internet-enabled device. It also means that other people can access and load the file and work on it at the same time you are working on it. This helps increase productivity and streamlines the work process. It even allows members of a team to work collaboratively on multiple projects at the same time, with multiple team members making edits to the file simultaneously.
Big data, as the name would suggest, produces a staggering amount of data and information. For all of this information to be stored on a physical device would be impossible. Indeed, the sheer quantity of data created would be too large for storage on any normal device. Even the most high-tech device couldn’t come close.  However, the cloud makes it possible to store the amount of data that big data applications and programs require. As a result of this, it’s safe to say that the cloud has transformed how we experience the world.