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It's Not That Far ... What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Posted by John Shepperson | May 20, 2014 2:00:00 PM

If you’re a Greensboro, NC distribution business and you’ve printed packing slips, sent off invoices, and filled the trucks’ fuel tanks, one of two things is about to happen. In one instance, the truck leaves Greensboro and gets to Lexington without a hitch – the truck arrives on time with undamaged cargo that matches the invoices and packing slips perfectly. 

In another instance, however, things don't go so smoothly. And when the unexpected happens, it will be critical for our hypothetical Greensboro business to have an efficient and well-organized container tracking system in place. Otherwise, it could find itself in hot water with its customers, suppliers, or even the government. 

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Topics: transition, container, shipping, container shipping, inventory management procedures, john shepperson, oates co, container tracking, damage, delivery, shipment



Get Inventory Management That Fits You to a "T"

Posted by John Shepperson | Feb 6, 2014 5:52:52 PM

From healthcare to manufacturing, modern businesses rely on inventory control in order to stay competitive and make the most of their resources. The more inventory you need to move, the more important it is for you to make use of advanced inventory management systems so that you can maximize gains while minimizing loss. The exact functions and features of your inventory management system will depend on your company's individual needs, but all successful advanced inventory management systems share some common features.

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Topics: automation, inventory control, inventory management procedures, john shepperson, oates co, barcode, reduce human error, analytics, multiple sites, advanced inventory management, bar code, predict future needs



Don't Cut Costs by Targeting Inventory

Posted by John Shepperson | Nov 8, 2013 12:15:00 PM

When a company needs to reduce costs, inventory is often the area that takes the hit. Unfortunately, these decisions are often made in a vacuum with little regard to how the supply chain and the business as a whole will be affected.

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Topics: oates and co, cutting costs, inventory control, inventory management procedures, john shepperson



Don't Let Your Inventory Control You

Posted by John Shepperson | Sep 23, 2013 7:40:00 AM

Inventory control procedures are crucial to keeping accurate and reliable inventory counts for any organization or business. Control is a delicate balance from the time of order placement, reception into the warehouse, counting, verification, labeling, putting away, picking and shipping. Knowing where every single piece of inventory is at all times is essential to business success. 

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Topics: product distribution, oates and company, inventory management, inventory, inventory control, inventory management procedures, john shepperson



Are Your Inventory Management Procedures Streamlined and Efficient?

Posted by John Shepperson | Sep 18, 2013 7:40:00 AM

It's not unusual for inventory control to be a challenge in a physician's office, especially in practices with multiple doctors. Out-dated and/or manual inventory control systems consume too much staff time and are less effective than other types of inventory management procedures.

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Topics: inventory management, inventory, Sage 100, data management, Sage 100 ERP, inventory management procedures, john shepperson



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