Eliminating the bottlenecks at the loading dock is just one of the ways you can benefit by automating truck loading with your ERP system. This is especially important in Delivery Distribution operations.Start with the basicsEssential to effective truck loading for Delivery Distribution is the planning that is done prior to picking.Assignment of Orders to Routes. This […]
*Ding-dong* *Ding dong* A smiling delivery person is at the door asking for a signature. In a matter of moments I’ve confirmed that I received my package with an easy swirl of my finger on their smart phone. A couple of taps later and the driver nods goodbye, on their way to the next stop. […]
Sage 500 ERP 2021 contains updates that improve your workflow and business processes. We cover some of the highlights of the new features and enhancements below. Need help upgrading your current Sage 500 ERP to 2021? Contact us to discuss. Here is what has changed or added in Sage 500 ERP 2021, broken down by […]
One thing that continues to surprise me is how few ERP software systems handle delivery management. I’m not talking about small parcel shipping, like UPS or FedEx, and I’m not talking about LTL or full truck load carrier systems – most ERPs have marketplace offerings with multiple good choices for that. What I’m referring to […]
It is that special time of year again–the new year and year end for many businesses. Below is an outline of the steps required for period and year closing as well as period and year opening in Sage x3. The same steps will apply to all versions of the product. Please keep in mind that […]
This is a summary of the Sage 500 year-end procedure (version 2021 and prior) to submit 1099 and 1096 forms for tax year 2021. Note that the Sage 500 eFiling process uses Aatrix, which requires a one-time enrollment if you haven’t done so already. This can be done near the end of the process (step […]
ERP systems–the systems central to many businesses’ operations–are becoming the prime target for cyber attackers. ERP systems contain a treasure trove of information from across the entire organization. From company financials and intellectual property to sensitive personnel and vendor information–everything. These bad actors are deploying a form of malware that provides quick returns–ransomware. Ransomware locks […]
New sales tax legislation has gone into effect in Canada that will impact certain businesses outside of the country. Companies affected will need to register for Canada’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Companies will need to comply if they sell $30,000 CAD or more in products or services to Canadian […]
Sage is continually improving the capability of Sage X3 ERP. The latest update–Version 2021 (12) R3–is now available. Sage X3 2021 R3 has a number of improvements. Categories that have had updates include Finance, Compliance, Distribution, Manufacturing, Project management, and more. To read high level information about some of these changes, download the 2021 R3 […]
A long time support resource for Sage Software will soon be getting an update. What is happening The Sage Knowledgebase for Sage 500 (North America), also known as the Sage KB, will be migrating to a new platform. There is no concern of the Sage KB going away. Sage is committed to the knowledgebase as […]