How to Choose the Right Business Intelligence Tools for Your Business
Business intelligence tools (BI tools) help companies to extract important facts from a huge amount of unstructured data. Transforming this rich data into actionable resources to help those organisations to achieve business goals and targets by guiding timely strategic decisions. BI tools help optimise operational processes, inventory control and t ... Read More
December 6, 2019 business growth, business software, integrated software, inventory reportingOptimise Business Decision-making With Business Intelligence Tools
Technology has created a range of new business intelligence tools that provide SMEs and large enterprises with the same opportunity to utilise the power of big data for business growth. The purpose of business intelligence is to optimise strategic decision-making within your organisation. With the help of this technology, organisations can improve ... Read More
December 4, 2019 inventory reportingSetting Good Business Goals: The impact on your business
If a business is small and just starting out, it may seem unnecessary to think about and define the goals at all. Small family-run businesses, for example, may feel they are trucking along just fine, with a small inventory to manage, a small consumer base and a manageable level of demand. A business may not […] ... Read More
December 3, 2019 business growth, inventory reportingWhy Your Organisation Needs to Know the Difference Between KPIs and Metrics
As strategic organisations, we want to make sure we’re creating the right inventory reports and making the right decisions based on the data we are using. With that, we know that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics are important. The problem is that many organisations use the terms KPI and metrics interchangeably. However, each ter ... Read More
December 2, 2019 inventory reportingThe Value of Business Intelligence For Your Business
In the current environment of big data, many business owners are finding themselves overwhelmed by large volumes of information. They are constantly seeking ways to gain a better understanding and control of this information to derive the best value for their organisation. Business intelligence (BI) is a combination of the tools, technologies, appl ... Read More
November 26, 2019 business success, customer satisfaction, eCommerce, inventory reportingWhy Business Reporting Is Important For Business Success
Business reports are valuable and essential tools for any enterprise regardless of size or industry. They provide a means to track and analyse the performance and overall health of the business while identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for growth. Some business reporting is necessary as part of a regulatory requirement. For example, ... Read More
November 25, 2019 inventory reportingLet Business Intelligence Support Your Decision Making
If you have a business then you undoubtedly have an endless amount of data about your business. But what about analysing and reporting on that data? Sometimes creating meaningful answers from your piles of data can be challenging and time-consuming. When you have data pilling up, the data doesn’t end up being very helpful. An […] ... Read More
November 22, 2019 customer experience, inventory reportingWhy You Should Be Using Business Reports
Writing a report might not be at the top of your priority list at the moment, but business reports are a critical part of running a successful company. When you’re able to produce good business reports, you’ll be able to save time, money and see a tangible shift in the way your company runs and […] ... Read More
November 21, 2019 inventory reportingUnderstanding The Difference Between Lead Times and Inventory Cycle Times
Lead time and cycle time are widely used terms in the world of lean manufacturing processes. However, people are often confused when trying to understand the difference between the two and their significance to lean operations. Lead times are an external process that start when a request is made for a product or service and […] ... Read More
November 20, 2019 inventory control, inventory reporting, lead timeInventory Cycle Times: What They Are and Why They Matter
Inventory cycle times are an important component in manufacturing operations, production scheduling and inventory control. Cycle times represent the speed by which your organisation delivers its goods or services to the market. The cycle time of your inventory can be defined as the total time taken from the start to the finish of manufacturing acti ... Read More
November 19, 2019 inventory reporting, manufacturing, productivitySeparating Your Metrics and KPIs: What They Are and How They Differ?
When discussing analytics, the terms metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are often treated interchangeably, however, they should both be approached differently because both can have a huge impact on how your business strategy is designed and implemented, as well as impact your inventory reporting. Metrics are a quantifiable measure of tac ... Read More
November 18, 2019 inventory reportingGoal Setting: Looking to the future of your business
Goal setting is an important aspect of both your personal and professional life. You might have personal athletic pursuits and goals of buying a house. When it comes to your professional life, you might be reaching for managerial roles or be seeking that yearly bonus. In order to reach your goals, they need to be […] ... Read More
November 15, 2019 business challenges, business growth, inventory reportingWhy It Counts to Know the Cycle Time of Your Business’ Inventory Stock
Cycle time is all about the delivery speed of a product or service to the market or customer. To help you on your way, this article explains what cycle time is, the significance a shorter cycle time can have for businesses, and once you have got this down, we broaden your horizons on how to […] ... Read More
November 12, 2019 inventory reportingHow well did your business migrate to the cloud? Use KPIs to answer this question
Cloud adoption is becoming more mainstream, with businesses from every sector migrating over and enjoying the benefits of cloud software. However, as with anything, it does not come without challenges. And the cost of these need to be counted in the overall decision about its efficacy. First things first, how do you decide which company […] ... Read More
November 8, 2019 cloud inventory management, cloud-based software, inventory reportingAged Inventory Reports: What are they and how do they impact inventory control?
Aged inventory generally refers to inventory stock that has been held for longer than six months usually due to low consumption or slow sales. Aged inventory is not an overnight occurrence however, any surplus of inventory stock is both costing you money and restricting your cashflow. Aged inventory reports Aged inventory reports are documents that ... Read More
October 30, 2019 inventory control, inventory cost, inventory reportingDeciphering the difference Between KPIs and Metrics
KPIs and metrics are a few of the buzzwords floating around businesses these days but what’s the real difference between the two? They are important when it comes to reporting on your business performance and success. Let’s figure out the difference between them. We’ll try to keep it simple so you can decipher what a […] ... Read More
October 25, 2019 inventory reporting, inventory softwareHow to Track and Benchmark Your Success into Cloud Adoption
So you’ve removed the obstacles to implementing cloud apps and have migrated onto the cloud — you want to know how it’s going. How can you tell if the benefits outweigh the costs? Generally speaking, migrating into cloud-based technologies gives you a platform to grow with technology and seek previously unattainable opportunities. If you want ... Read More
October 3, 2019 cloud inventory management, cloud-based, cloud-based software, inventory reporting, software as a serviceDIFOT: A Metric of Supplier Performance
Delivery In Full On Time, or DIFOT, is a metric used to analyse how accurate and efficient your supply chain is. Your supply chain is the very lifeblood of your business. Without it functioning correctly, your supplies may not arrive in the correct amount or the correct timeframe, severely compromising your ability to meet your […] ... Read More
September 23, 2019 inventory reporting, supplier management, supplier relationship, suppliersHow to Set Meaningful Assessments and Key Performance Indicators
It’s important to take the right steps when setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure they are meaningful and deliberate to help improve business performance. To achieve meaningful KPIs you must first have a clear understanding of the difference between KPIs and targets. Key performance indicators KPIs help businesses to understand how ... Read More
September 20, 2019 inventory control, inventory reportingUsing Key Performance Indicators to Benchmark The Success of Cloud Software Adoption
Businesses and organisations are embracing cloud technology to help drive innovation for the delivery of operational efficiencies and to drive better customer relationships. Cloud-based software solutions help to increase productivity through a single integrated data site. Moving to the cloud will deliver many advantages, but to get the full benefi ... Read More
September 19, 2019 change management, cloud inventory management, cloud-based software, inventory reporting5 Signs You’re Using a Great BI Dashboard
Data has never now than ever been more readily accessible. With the sheer amount of data, it is important that best practices are adopted to ensure businesses are making the right sense out of it all. A business intelligence dashboard (BI dashboard) is an information management tool that uses visualisations to display the status of […] ... Read More
September 14, 2019 data analysis, inventory reportingHow to Tell if Your Suppliers are Underperforming
Not all suppliers are created equal: some are better at providing low-cost goods, while others are great at customisation. Some suppliers have optimised for fast-shipping times, and some suppliers focus on high-quality materials. Regardless of whether you make, manage or move products, suppliers are a vital part of your company’s success. Without ... Read More
September 12, 2019 inventory reporting, supplier management, supplier relationship