Inventory management is one of those business functions that quietly underpins everything—from customer satisfaction to cash flow. Yet for many growing companies, it’s also one of the most overlooked. As operations scale, so does the complexity of tracking stock, forecasting demand, and coordinating across departments. That’s where ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)...
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Stop Double-Entering Payments: Your ERP Needs Built-in Credit Processing
15 Sep 2025 | Windward Software
Are you still manually entering credit card payments into your ERP system?Or juggling between your POS terminal and accounting software just to close out the day?
If so, you're not operating as efficiently as you could be.
Why Cloud ERP Is the Smart Move for Growing Businesses
15 Sep 2025 | Windward Software
Managing a growing business comes with increasing complexity—more data, more systems, and more decisions. As operations expand, many companies find that their legacy tools can’t keep up. That’s where cloud ERP comes in.
Cloud-based ERP systems offer a modern solution to age-old challenges: disconnected workflows, limited visibility, and costly infrastructure. By...
Is Your Most 'Helpful' Employee Your Biggest Cyber Risk?
11 Sep 2025 | Windward Software
You've invested in firewalls, antivirus software, and all the latest tech to protect your business. You feel secure. But the truth is, your business isn't a vault; it's a team. And in the world of retail, wholesale, and rentals, you're only as secure as the dumbest or most at-risk person on that team.
Cybercriminals rarely try to smash through your digital front door...
Ready for Anything: Why Cloud Technology is Essential for Garden Centers
4 Sep 2025 | Windward Software
It starts with a frost warning.
You’re at home, checking weather updates before dawn. By mid-morning, your team will be rearranging displays, updating signage, and fielding questions about cold-hardy perennials. Inventory will shift. Staff schedules will flex. Customers will expect answers.
And you’ll need your system to keep up.
The days of running a garden center on...