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- Five Areas for Distributors to Drive Revenue in 2022 - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzThe distribution industry relies on performance metrics within a few specific areas to drive revenue each year. Metrics provide a data-driven knowledge of where the business is excelling, compared to where it needs improvement and strategic decision-making. The five areas for distributors to ...
Views: 423 - The TUG Organization – The History, Annual Conference, and More - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzWhat is “TUG” and What’s the Organization’s History? Since 1985, The User Group commonly referred to as “TUG” has been dedicated to advancing the effective utilization of Infor distribution software and associated third-party products by facilitating the timely exchange of ideas and information ...
Views: 416 - Create a Centralized ERP Solution | ERP System Software Types - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzAn Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution is a useful investment for businesses of all sizes. When managed and deployed well, a solid ERP solution will give a company better insight into enterprise information on a large scale, aid in informed management decision making and ensure timely ...
Views: 415 - What Does Your Forecast Look Like? - by Submitted on May 07, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzWhen you want to start up a conversation with someone new, there are several commonly used topics. Given the polarization today, the topic of politics may produce far too many “F” sharps than most of us are comfortable with in polite conversation. So “How ’s the weather?” works. Typical ...
Views: 414 - Pathway to Professional Services Series #14 with MITS - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzJoin us Thursday November 14th at 2pm EST for our next Pathway to Professional Services Series#14 with MITS! We’ll be focusing on “More Profit Through Pricing Strategy.” With thin margins across multiple transactions, customers, and SKUs, pinpointing areas for pricing improvement is ...
Views: 408 - Why Your Business Can’t Afford to be Without a Data Recovery Specialist - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzWhat if you showed up for work and discovered your computers and server –the technology you depend on every day to run your business – no longer worked? You hit the switch and nothing… your computers and server are all dead on arrival. How can you operate your business if your technology ...
Views: 403 - How Ransomware Infiltrate the Organization? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzHow Ransomware Infiltrate The Organization Via a file download/email with a malicious link (29% of incidents) Via remote attack on server (21% of incidents) Via email with a malicious attachment (16% of incidents) Misconfigured public cloud instances (9% of incidents) Via Remote ...
Views: 401 - Webinar Series #27: CloudSuite Distribution - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWith CloudSuite Distribution, you can increase visibility, simplify integrations, optimize your infrastructure and so much more! Join us to get updates on the latest and learn what CloudSuite Distribution can do to streamline your business in 2021! KEY TAKE-AWAYS: - Why CloudSuite ...
Views: 400 - Need to Increase Warehouse Efficiency? Try These Ideas - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzConstantly working to increase warehouse efficiency is vital to being successful. There are plenty of little things you can do as a manager which will have a large impact on how you do business. You’ll maintain loyalty among customers and increase your company’s bottom line. Success can also ...
Views: 398 - Why Managed Service Makes Sense - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzOur society and business climate was founded upon the virtues of a pioneering, self-reliant, do-it-yourself-at-all-costs spirit. For most, the thought of reaching out to others for help was not a consideration.The problem today is technology has gotten so complex that companies have trouble ...
Views: 398 - Why Ransomware is Blowing Your Budget - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzRansomware is changing quicker than the authorities can keep up, and if you don’t have a plan of attack, you might be the next victim – if you aren’t already. Ransomware is on the rise, and the costs to combat it continues to squeeze the life out of your company. Ransomware is blowing your ...
Views: 396 - Webinar Series #28: Make EDI Work the Right Way, Right Away – With Unilink! - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzMake EDI Work the Right Way, Right Away – With Unilink! Disruptive times challenge companies to balance clear thinking with the need for urgent action. Regrets about past missed opportunities aren’t helpful, hasty decisions can turn harmful, while any business-as-usual approach is ...
Views: 391 - A new approach to BI: Decision enablement - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzDecision enablement starts with the idea that the ultimate desired outcome of any data solution (business intelligence included) is high user adoption. Adoption can be measured as the number of users making more data driven decisions. And, the more users that are making decisions —based on ...
Views: 390 - Infor named a Visionary in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for ERP - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWe are excited to share that our partner, Infor, has been named a Visionary in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for ERP! The Magic Quadrant is a tool for application leaders responsible for ERP applications to evaluate solutions and vendors for moving ERP business capabilities to the cloud. As ...
Views: 389 - Discover the Benefits of Being in the Cloud | Infor Alliance Partner - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzWith the new year fast approaching, it’s time to get your business up to date with the latest solutions. As technology continues to advance rapidly, old methods and systems will become more expensive to manage and maintain –it’s time to bring your distribution business into the cloud! With ...
Views: 386 - CSD CloudSuite™ Distribution - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzThe unique challenges you face as a wholesale distributor can no longer be addressed in real-time, forcing you to rethink the way you do business. Tomorrow’s challenges are solved only when solutions are more agile than the people and processes they support. You might be ...
Views: 385 - Data Backup VS. Business Continuity | Different Type Of ERP System - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzSMBs in general don’t have the same IT budgets and staffs as larger enterprises. Yet just like larger organizations they need to protect their data—and make sure they can get back to business rapidly after a disaster or other event that compromises their data and systems. In this white paper, ...
Views: 385 - Reset and Focus for Prosperity this Summer - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzThe summer season is a time for reflection. We come out of winter hibernation and spend our spring time cleaning out the old to make room for the new. Summer allows us to reset, get organized and focus on productivity in the seasons ahead. Should we do the same with our businesses? See what we ...
Views: 385 - What’s on the Technology Horizon for 2021? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzAs we draw to the end of 2020 and reflect, nobody could have predicted what a year we’d have. COVID turned the world upside down. Things will never be the same as they were – certain businesses and industries were destroyed while others had a stellar year. People are working remotely and relying ...
Views: 385 - Keep your network secure - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzHere are our top tips we recommend helping keep your network secure: 1. Avoid Phishing Traps: Education is key to preventing many phishing scams. Encourage employees to avoid these e-mail traps by not clicking links or downloading files from an unverified source, follow up with a phone call to ...
Views: 383 - Distribution Industry’s Momentum for 2022 - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzAccording to Modern Distribution Management (MDM) research, revenues for U.S. distributors grew 22% in 2021 to roughly $7 trillion, after decreasing more than 4% overall in 2020. MDM’s baseline forecast for 2022-2024 indicates 10% growth in 2022, 2.6% in 2023, and 3.4% in 2024. Visit the link ...
Views: 381 - Keep Your Business Running Smoothly With Proactive IT Support - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzThink of your business and the IT infrastructure required to operate it as a living, breathing organism that requires regular health checks just as people do. Would you rather wait for something to go horribly wrong with the health of your company before having a dedicated expert come fix the ...
Views: 381 - NSA Returns to TUG Connects 2021 - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWe’re thrilled to announce that we will once again be returning to TUG Connects 2021 this May 10-21! To ensure everyone’s safety, the event this year will be completely digital, and we are excited to be involved. TUG Connects is one of our biggest events and we look forward to it every year. ...
Views: 380 - TRUST OUR EXPERT CONSULTING - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzEXPERT CONSULTING The NSA Professional Services team is here to help your business in any way we can. With over 30 years of focused experience in helping businesses utilize tools and technology surrounded by industry standards and best practices, NSA is equipped with the knowledge and resources ...
Views: 378 - Strengths of Infor’s CloudSuite - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzThese are the strengths of Infor’s CloudSuite that have been highlighted by Gartner: Infor CloudSuite has proven capabilities for many vertical industries, including those with complex global manufacturing requirements such as automotive, aerospace and defense, and industrial manufacturing. ...
Views: 377 - Tips for Interior Cleaning for Your Computer - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWhen is the last time you did a thorough organizing and cleaning of your files? Start by cleaning your email inbox(es). It’s likely you have a bunch of emails that are unread and just waiting to be deleted. There are probably many emails you can unsubscribe from as well to avoid further buildup. ...
Views: 377 - Pathway to Professional Services Series #13 with SPARXiQ - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzJoin us Tuesday October 15 at 2pm EST for our next Pathway to Professional Services Series #13 with SPARXiQ: Driving Profitable Growth. Distributors face several common, daily pricing challenges impacting their profitability: underpriced insensitive and costly-to-serve items, small customers ...
Views: 372 - Infor Delivers Inforce Everywhere to Connect Salesforce CRM with ERP - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzInfor, a leading provider of business application software serving more than 70,000 customers, today announced delivery of Inforce Everywhere, bringing the power of the back office to the front office. Inforce Everywhere is built natively on Force.com, salesforce.com’s social enterprise platform ...
Views: 371 - Maintaining the Customer PO# After Invoicing - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzThe customer won’t pay for this order because the PO# is missing/wrong. We need to fix it and send them a new invoice.” Sound familiar? We run into this issue regularly when meeting with credit teams. They hear from the customer who requires a corrected invoice. Here are some of the ways ...
Views: 369 - Rebates: How to Manage Strategic Purchasing Decisions - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzThere are two sides to every purchasing decision. One side hoping to build a loyal, repeat customer while maximizing margins; the other hoping to negotiate pricing terms that deliver the best pricing possible for quicker, more profitable purchasing decisions. Managing this balance is ...
Views: 369 - SX.enterprise software And Business Optimization Review - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2019 from Neil SmilowitzBusiness Optimization Review: Don’t Just Survive, THRIVE! Do you ever wonder if you don’t know what you don’t know? This is not only a question to be asked in life, but what about the full use of your software? It could be that you don’t know what you don’t know. Do you recall your go live, ...
Views: 369 - Why Ransomware is Blowing Your Budget - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzRansomware is changing quicker than the authorities can keep up, and if you don’t have a plan of attack, you might be the next victim – if you aren’t already. Ransomware is on the rise, and the costs to combat it continues to squeeze the life out of your company. Ransomware is blowing your ...
Views: 368 - Top 13 Requirements for B2B/B2C eCommerce During Uncertain Times - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzDistributors with strong digital sales capabilities are growing rapidly and gaining market share during this pandemic. Serving your customers and meeting business objectives during this extended crisis requires a strong digital sales strategy. eCommerce capabilities are a ‘must have’ when ...
Views: 363 - Cloud vs. Legacy – What’s Serves Your Business Better? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWhen debating if you’re business should transition from on-premise architecture to a cloud solution, there are a lot of factors to keep in mind. As an Infor partner, specializing in Infor CloudSuite, we are highlighting the benefits of cloud-based solutions and how they can better serve your ...
Views: 361 - New Year’s Resolutions for Cyber Security - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzHere we share our top new year’s resolutions for cyber security that we hope you’ll consider implementing: Update Passwords: A simple enough task that is often overlooked. Starting a new year is the perfect time to have your staff update all of their passwords on any accounts used for their ...
Views: 361 - Reduce Errors, Save Time & Lower Costs with integraRental - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2020 from Neil Smilowitz“We previously used a whiteboard, which does the basic job of keeping track of equipment but is very inefficient and often subject to error.We were ready to take the next step and automate the process…Overall, [integraRental] acts as our fleet manager.”” –Matt, integraRental user since ...
Views: 361 - What Distribution Companies Are Doing To Manage E-mail Threats - by Submitted on May 22, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzE-mail attacks are becoming more and more sophisticated. As threats continue to evolve, their capabilities allow them to bypass traditional defenses which can lead to a significant increase in risk to your business. The key is prevention before these e-mail attacks even hit your inbox. Here ...
Views: 361 - When Reality Is Virtual, Paper Can’t Compete - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzHave you compared your “back to normal” plans to policies from all your trading partners? Their various strategies could require you to work around altered timelines, decreased operational capacities, and unpredictable work-from-home schedules. These shifts may even force you to find new ...
Views: 360 - IS YOUR BUSINESS GOING PUBLIC - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzTaking a private company from a concept to the company’s initial public offering (IPO) can be a daunting task for businesses of any size. And whether you’re looking to expand or preparing an exit strategy, having the right partner on your side to help you prepare for such an endeavor becomes ...
Views: 359 - User adoption is the key measure of a successful BI project - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzIn the beginning of implementing a BI project, IT and the internal project team typically find themselves trying to anticipate every need and situation that end users will encounter. In an effort to pre-answer every question and provide every meaningful KPI, however, end-users can feel like they ...
Views: 359 - Why should you upgrade to Infor CloudSuite Distribution? - by Submitted on May 05, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzAs an Infor Alliance and Channel Partner for many years, we’re sharing our top 5 reasons why your business needs Infor CloudSuite Distribution: Gain Business Insight: With Infor’s business intelligence and analytics, you can understand and utilize data to improve service and create new ...
Views: 359 - The Importance of Business Optimization Review - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzIf your business isn’t performing as you hoped it would, now is time to look into why. With NSA’s Business Optimization Review we can evaluate your current systems and performance to discover areas for improvement. After analyzing your data, we can recommend new technologies and solutions that ...
Views: 358 - Webinar #24 Month End Close – Accounting Overview - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzThis session is for accounting related month-end close processes in CloudSuite Distribution SX.e (CSD). This applies to both WebUI and GUI interfaces. Key Takeaways - Soft Close versus Hard Close for the month - Back-posting - Accounts Payable – recommended reports - Accounts Receivable – ...
Views: 358 - What is Infor CloudSuite Distribution? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzIf recent events have you thinking about how to modernize your distribution business, we’re here to help. In these times,more than ever, it is important to have a solution in place that is agile and efficient for an increasingly complex market. Infor Cloudsuite Distribution is our recommendation ...
Views: 358 - Kaseya Ransomware Attack - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2021 from Neil SmilowitzWHAT WE KNOW Enterprise tech firm, Kaseya, has confirmed within the past 24 hours that approximately 1,500 businesses were impacted as a result of an attack on its remote device management software, which was used to spread ransomware. It appears that the attackers carried out a supply chain ...
Views: 356 - Protect Yourself from the Latest DDos Attack - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzNSA and Akamai have recently been observing DDoS attacks targeting mainly Financial Services and Retail sectors, and possibly other industry vertical customers in North America, EMEA, and APJ as part of an ongoing DDoS extortion campaign. The DDoS attacks are generally preempted by a ransom ...
Views: 354 - Data Conversion Programs – Post Implementation - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzMost SX.e/CSD users will utilize the standard data conversion toolkit for initially loading data into the SX.e database in preparation for going live with the software. What many fail to recognize is that there are conversion programs which can be used on an ongoing basis to add and maintain ...
Views: 353 - System Health Check | NSA Professional Services - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2020 from Neil SmilowitzIt’s that time again. Yes, you know… It’s time a for a checkup. You’ve been avoiding it like the plague because you’re afraid you might find something that you don’t want to find. You’re so busy you don’t have time to think about it. You tell yourself you’ll get to it but… you never do! I ...
Views: 353 - Reasons we LOVE Life at NSA - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzThere’s a great deal to celebrate when you’re an employee of NSA, much of which centers around our culture of “the NSA Touch” – the human element of how we improve technological processes and procedures for our clients. Forging long-term relationships, combined with a passion for technology, ...
Views: 349 - Tips for a Successful CRM Migration - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2022 from Neil SmilowitzA successful Migration to a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software can make all the difference in how your business operates. CRM, if used correctly, is the main source for everything there is to know about the company’s customers. A CRM in the wholesale distribution industry stores ...
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