Why flexibility is important to your business examines current challenges small businesses may be facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic and offers insights to SMBs to help pivot in a new environment. There is no point in denying that we are in the midst of an unprecedented crisis, a crisis which has caught the population,…continue reading
Barcode System for Small Business 101
A barcode system for small business can be transformative for efficiency, accuracy, speed, and consistency within a warehouse and throughout a business. When small businesses are unsure if barcoding is right for them, it is beneficial to first assess the Whys and Whats before proceeding to the Hows. Most small businesses realize the ROI of…continue reading
Food Traceability: Why it Matters
Traceability, as defined by the International Standard of Organization (ISO): The ability to identify and trace the history, distribution, location, and application of products, parts and materials. Traceability, as defined by the United Nations Global Compact: The ability to identify and trace the history, distribution, location, and application of products, parts and materials, to ensure…continue reading
Be recall ready with the right inventory control protocols
Why implementing the right inventory control protocols are critical Within a four-hour time frame you could do some pretty relaxing activities — fly from Dallas to Orlando, enjoy a baseball game, cook a 20-pound turkey, watch The Godfather, or nap. On a stress meter, these would fall on the low-end within the green level. Then…continue reading
5 common inventory challenges
Managing inventory can be difficult for many small businesses. However, small business inventory can be effectively controlled. Here at Alterity, Inc., we work with many small businesses to help them overcome their inventory challenges. Small businesses often do not have the necessary resources or manpower to fully allocate to inventory control. This can make managing…continue reading
