Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is the use of radio frequencies to transfer data. The radio frequencies are then used to automatically identify people or objects. There is more than one way to do so, but the most widely used method is to store a person or object’s serial number on a microchip. The microchip is attached to an antenna – known as RFID transponder or an RFID tag – and the antenna enables the chip to transmit information to a reader. The reader reads the radio waves and sends them to a computer. Unlike bar codes, the RFID tags do not have to be in line of sight with the reader.
RFID is not necessarily better than bar codes, however. Although their uses sometimes overlap, they are two different technologies. The biggest difference, as we mentioned, is the line-of-sight factor – a scanner has to see a bar code to read it, which involves people physically locating inventory and scanning it. Radio frequency identification, by contrast, doesn’t require line-of-sight. As long as a reader is in range – and readers have extremely long ranges – RFID tags can be read.
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Topics:
oates and co,
automation,
tracking,
RFID,
radio frequency,
automating processes,
inventory management,
john shepperson
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
Connections with clients don’t have to take place face to face. In today’s technology-driven world, remote access and support is more prevalent than ever.
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Topics:
oates and co,
remote support,
virtual support,
flexibility,
client-friendly,
cost effective,
efficiency,
multi-tasking,
technology,
help
Do you need new accounting software for your business? Now is the time to invest in the Sage ERP X3 system. Businesses with complex accounting needs can truly benefit from the way that enterprise resource planning systems automate many of the processes that were being done manually in the past. Tech Republic, which is an online resource for information technology professionals, says that using a system like Sage ERP X3
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Topics:
ERP,
oates and co,
Sage,
automation,
sage erp x3,
accounting,
implementation,
accounting software,
tax
You have a great business. Your products are state of the art and your services are unmatched. So how do you make sure that people know about your business and come to you when they need your products and services?
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Topics:
oates and co,
build customer relationships,
customer testimonial,
advertising,
testimonials,
word of mouth,
marketing,
competition
A legacy, in the computing/business world, refers to something old – an old method, old technology, an old computer system, and/or old application programs. When these types of legacies are being used in the business world, the term “outdated” also typically applies.
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Topics:
ERP,
oates and co,
software,
cloud services,
software upgrade,
crm,
legacy systems,
upgrade,
upgrading,
consultation
Welcome to today’s installment of The 6 Stages of ERP Implementation. We discussed the 6 Stages briefly and we covered Stage 3 – Developing and Analyzing – in-depth last week. Today we’re going to talk about the fourth stage.
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Topics:
ERP implementation,
oates and co,
testing,
phase 4,
erp implementation phase,
erp development,
john shepperson
Welcome to today’s installment of The 6 Stages of ERP Implementation. We discussed the 6 Stages briefly and we covered Stage 2 – Planning and Designing – in-depth last week. Today we’re going to talk about the third stage.
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Topics:
ERP,
ERP implementation,
oates and co,
implementing ERP,
implementation phase,
erp implementation phase,
development,
erp development
Welcome to today’s installment of The 6 Stages of ERP Implementation. We discussed the 6 Stages briefly and we covered Stage 1 – Research and Selection – in-depth last week. Today we’re going to talk about the second stage.
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Topics:
ERP,
ERP implementation,
oates and co,
design,
software integration,
business management,
implementation phase
Sage CRM, which is a customer relationship management (CRM) tool sold by The Sage Group, is often sold in conjunction with Sage ERP products. We have discussed Sage ERP products on this blog before and endorse them; today we are pleased to announce that Sage CRM was awarded the rating of “Challenger” on the Ovum Decision Matrix for CRM.
Ovum Ltd specializes in the global coverage of information technology and telecommunications. They analyze current software and trends and strive to keep companies “in the know” about the latest developments in the world of technology. Their goal is to give companies objective facts about technology so that the companies are able to make better, more informed business decisions.
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Topics:
oates and co,
Sage,
Sage Software,
customer relationship management,
ovum,
challenger,
sage crm,
crm
