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Why ERP Software Helps Enable Growth for Your Small Business

Small businesses are using ERP software to streamline their processes and gain a competitive advantage.

Many small business owners are confident in their ability to operate without the use of ERP software. They feel they have a pretty good handle on their processes and are able to get by using a basic accounting software package. But what happens when your business grows?

Review Your Inventory Management Style: Is Push or Pull Better?

Inventory control software can be configured to work with either push or pull management methods.  But with uncertainty in the supply chain "Why not try a blended approach?"

There is an ongoing debate as to which inventory control method works best: ‘push’ or ‘pull.’ Each approach has its pros and cons that require careful consideration. However, for those who use...

Manage Inventory Quantities and Procurement by Using Existing Data

Sometimes it is necessary to order an item that meets a customer's custom requirements, other times they just grab what's available right off of your shelf.  How do you determine what to order, by what means, and how much?  There are several reporting options to explore, but the first hurdle to overcome is the customer's order being taken.

Master Accounting Without Looking Like an Amateur (even if you are)

With mid-year financial reporting fresh in your mind, you may have discovered some things in your business that you would like to know more about.  In this week's blog, we're going to point you toward some resources that are available with your maintenance contract and also offer some advanced help via our Professional Services Catalog.

Simplify Dimensional Inventory Using Z-Sheets

Often customers require one of your products with a custom length and/or width.  Think about carpeting, or plywood, sheet metal, or even fabric.  Likewise, there are many products that would be cut to length such as moulding, chain or cabling, steel products, etc.

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Why You Should Implement Barcode Scanning in your Business

Windward Software’s inventory control software provides comprehensive, easy-to-use barcoding solutions that streamline everything from point of sale to receiving to stock counts

Top 3 Reasons to Renew your Windward Maintenance Contract

Introducing the Professional Services Catalog

We have launched an initiative to offer more specific Professional Services to our clients, to assure the best use and return on investment with their ERP.  Windward Professional Services is an additional resource to our searchable self-help and the Windward Learning Academy.  We've made it easy for you to deep-dive into a topic with guidance from one of our Professional...

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