Enterprise resource planning, or ERP, integrates inventory management, purchasing, warehousing, sales, marketing, shipping, and customer service together in one system.
As you explore the possibilities and benefits of inventory management, you may be wondering, “What should be included in an inventory information system?” Good question. An inventory information system is the combination of inventory management software and inventory management processes & procedures to connect, track and manage the flow of goods, activities, information and resources across a business. So, an…
From manufacturers needing raw materials, to distributors purchasing goods from a manufacturer and/or importer, to retailers stocking their physical or virtual shelves, purchasing management is critical to business success. Acctivate purchasing management tracks, manages and provides visibility across the procurement process enabling Purchasing Managers to… Purchasing management challenges & solutions Purchasing challenge: Vendor pricing is in flux – it’s always changing, making it almost impossible…
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Ever wonder about the term “Supply Chain Management” and how it originated? This Logistics and Supply Chain Management History Infographic from SCM Operations provides a quick overview of the history and evolution of the supply chain management industry.