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Cin7 Core delivers the cloud-native ERP foundation that omnichannel retailers need: unified order management, real-time channel integration, and comprehensive transaction tracking.

Most businesses already have mountains of inventory data. The problem? It often sits in spreadsheets, static dashboards, or siloed systems. Data without context doesn’t help a planner decide which SKUs to replenish, where to cut safety stock, or how to respond when a supplier slips.

Fishbowl is a powerful ERP system that helps small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) manage manufacturing, distribution, and inventory.

Picture this: it’s mid-summer, construction crews are in full swing, and your customers suddenly double their orders for concrete and lumber.

ABC classification has long been the backbone of inventory management. By ranking SKUs into A, B, or C groups, managers decide which items demand the most attention. But traditional methods rely heavily on spreadsheets or static ERP settings, which are time-consuming to maintain and can’t keep pace with today’s unpredictable supply chains.

In the healthcare industry, inventory mistakes can be both expensive and dangerous. Imagine a pacemaker with a missing serial number or a surgical implant that expired last month, but still ships to a hospital. The result isn’t just a frustrated customer; it’s a compliance issue that could put lives at risk.

Imagine an inventory planner starting their day with thousands of SKUs, shifting demand signals, and unreliable suppliers who’ve not delivered on time. In a traditional rule-based system, they’d lean on static reorder points or safety stock formulas while hoping yesterday’s rules still work today.

Experienced retailers and distributors already know that the holiday season is here by the time Q3 hits. By this point, they’re already navigating increased demand, unpredictable suppliers, and razor-thin delivery windows.

SAP Business One is a trusted ERP backbone for mid-market companies worldwide. It helps manage finance, operations, and inventory in one centralized platform.

If you’re still thinking about suppliers like simple vendors, you’re missing the point. Suppliers are the heartbeat of your supply chain. If they’re late, ship poor quality, or stop communicating, the pulse skips and your inventory suffers.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 gives enterprises a powerful ERP foundation, managing everything from finance to operations.

AI-powered inventory replenishment isn’t a luxury inventory management feature.

Manufacturers invest in Acumatica ERP to gain efficiency and visibility, but without integration to specialized inventory optimization solutions, much of that potential remains untapped.

Adopting a new inventory management solution can feel like a big leap…especially if you’ve been running on spreadsheets or legacy systems for years. But it doesn’t have to be stressful.

In the healthcare industry, control isn’t just about having supplies on the shelf. Control comes from achieving better inventory optimization that safeguards customer care, meets strict audit requirements, and keeps costs under control.

Healthcare organizations and medical distributors are facing unprecedented financial pressures. From tightening budgets to rising operational costs, the need to reduce waste and drive efficiency is critical.

Machine learning isn’t reserved for tech giants or futuristic operations. It’s already at work in many supply chains today, often behind the scenes.

NetSuite is one of the most powerful cloud-based ERPs on the market. It is an operational backbone that centralizes data and automates business processes.

If you’re a small to medium-sized business (SMB) using your NetSuite to facilitate inventory management, you already have a solid foundation in place.

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Discover how SMBs are using data-driven strategies to navigate tariff-induced supply chain disruptions in 2025.

Discover how CFOs can turn inventory into a strategic asset by using AI tools to mitigate tariff impacts, improve cash flow, and optimize operations.

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Imagine this: You’re a supply chain manager at a mid-sized retail company in December. Demand for your top-selling product has unexpectedly skyrocketed.

Picture this: A boutique owner stares at her holiday inventory plan, remembering last year’s costly mistakes. During peak season, she ran out of bestsellers, losing valuable sales. Meanwhile, unsold holiday items piled up, forcing steep markdowns that ate into profits.

The struggle is real: A warehouse manager sifts through conflicting inventory reports while backorders pile up and customer complaints roll in. One corner of the warehouse is packed with unsold stock, tying up cash, while production slows down because essential parts are missing—again.

Meeting customer demand is essential for any business, but traditional planning methods often rely on outdated data and rigid forecasts—making it tough to keep up in today’s fast-paced markets.