Sage Advice

Distribution

Latest articles for Distribution

[Webinar] Manufacturing 2021: 4 industry trends to watch & 3 moves to make

Now that 2020 is behind us, what is the outlook and trends for the year ahead? How should manufacturing respond to the c...

January 11, 2021

Is ERP the key to post-COVID business success?

COVID changed the world. Is ERP a key tool businesses should look to propel their success? Read more on Sage Advice.

January 4, 2021

Customer success: How Marathon Medical pivoted its supply chain to help patients and frontline workers

Read about how Sage customer Marathon Medical adjusted and scaled its supply chain to distribute life-saving products.

December 18, 2020

Last mile logistics: 8 key trends to watch in 2021

Same day delivery. No contact delivery. Autonomous vehicles. Drones. Here's a look at 8 trends that will impact last mil...

December 7, 2020

Q&A with Aaron Olin: Food & Beverage COVID challenges and how ERP enables agility

The COVID-19 pandemic forced food and beverage companies to make significant operational changes. Here's how a modern ER...

December 6, 2020

Customer Success: Ritchey Metals leverages Sage X3 for exponential growth

Learn how Sage customer, Ritchey Metals, leverages Sage X3 as its all-encompasing ERP solution to gain real-time data in...

December 4, 2020

Direct to Consumer: How distributors can innovate and win

As direct-to-consumer selling appears to close in on distributor territory, our guide takes you through the opportunity ...

November 19, 2020

Finance Futurists: Why all CEOs need a strategic CFO like Hemant Kumar

We spotlight one of this year’s futurists, Hemant Kumar, CFO at SOL-MILLENNIUM Medical Group, and what the future holds ...

November 17, 2020

Understanding 100% bonus depreciation and the impact on your cash flow

The 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) and 2020 CARES Act allow for a 100% bonus depreciation immediate write off of new an...

October 30, 2020

Transforming the supply chain – AI and blockchain technology explained

How can Industry 4.0 assist your supply chain management? Read on see supply chain AI and blockchain technology explained.

October 5, 2020

5 ways technology can mitigate the risks of ghost and zombie assets

Both ghost and zombie assets arise from improper tracking of fixed assets. Here are five ways techology can mitigate the...

October 4, 2020

Your business isn’t usual, so why rely on business-as-usual ERP tools?

Your business isn’t usual, so why rely on business-as-usual enterprise resource management (ERP) tools?

September 9, 2020

Direct-to-consumer: 3 innovation tips for distributors

Distributors can survive in the direct-to-consumer world by tapping into smarter data technology. Here are our top innov...

September 3, 2020

Drive post-coronavirus business with the circular economy

The circular economy could deliver an exciting economic opportunity, particularly in a time when businesses are looking ...

August 26, 2020

How blockchain traceability can improve supply chain management

Forward-thinking businesses look to technology to solve business problems. For supply chain management, should they be l...

August 20, 2020

Chemical manufacturing challenges in a post-coronavirus future

Learn how industry 4.0 technology can help chemical manufacturers adapt and innovate their supply chains to a post-coron...

August 14, 2020

Three ways distributors can achieve digital transformation

Distributors must find ways to maximize their supply chains to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Here are three ...

August 13, 2020

How AI can power post-coronavirus supply chains

Using AI can help improve supply chain efficiency and reduce risks with better forecasting. Discover what AI can do for ...

August 6, 2020

Can the circular economy ensure supply chain resilience?

Do sustainability and the circular economy fit into your business plans in a post-coronavirus world?

July 30, 2020

The technologies behind the circular economy

Here's a look at how the circular economy is impacting manufacturers and the technology they will need in order to addre...

July 3, 2020

The perplexities for inventory planners post COVID-19

Practical steps for inventory planners to avoid a ripple effect on your inventory that could affect your business for ye...

June 17, 2020

Forward Merch: ‘We are creatively evolving our e-commerce platforms–the show must go on.’

COVID-19 has affected many facets of business for Sage customer Forward Merch. Read how they are evolving their e-commer...

May 19, 2020

When should you upgrade ERP software? Here’s how to know

Here's a look at the state of ERP today along with some tips on how to tell when it's time to upgrade ERP software.

May 15, 2020

The value of a supply contingency plan

What you should do in the short and medium-term in terms of supply chain contingency planning. Here are our tips on what...

April 1, 2020