Entries by Bizowie

Bizowie to Sponsor Manufacturing Digital Transformation Event

Bizowie is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s Digital Transformation for Manufacturers event. This panel discussion will highlight best practices, pitfalls, and lessons learned from a manufacturing perspective. When: Thursday, March 24, 2022 | 11 AM to 1 PM Where: Pittsburgh Technology Council at Nova Place, 100 S Commons, Suite 172, […]

6 Must-Have ERP Features for Food & Beverage Companies

These days, businesses in the food and beverage industry face tough choices when selecting new software systems. Many food industry-specific systems are outdated and lack features found in modern systems like mobile capabilities, online ordering, and out-of-the-box integrations. But general-purpose manufacturing or distribution ERPs often lack critical functions for the food industry. When selecting a […]

What Is Cloud ERP?

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have evolved dramatically over the past decade, with cloud-based solutions leading this transformation. Cloud ERP represents a fundamental shift from traditional on-premises software to internet-based platforms that offer businesses unprecedented flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Understanding Cloud ERP Cloud ERP is a comprehensive business management software delivered as a service through […]

Landed Cost Accounting for Distributors: Complete Guide to True Inventory Costing

For wholesale distributors managing complex supply chains, understanding the complete cost of inventory goes far beyond the purchase price shown on a supplier’s invoice. Every shipment that arrives at your warehouse carries hidden expenses that can significantly impact your profit margins—freight charges, import duties, insurance premiums, handling fees, and numerous other costs that collectively determine […]

Estimation in ERP: 5 Features You’ll Love

In an engineer-to-order (ETO) environment, estimation can often be one of the most critical parts of your business. Estimation processes involve your sales, engineering, production, and marketing teams coming together to scope, spec, cost, price, and quote finished product for your customer. When everything is working smoothly and facilitated by your ERP software, estimation allows […]

7 Ways To Cut Shipping Costs

If you’re looking to increase your bottom line and cut expenses, your shipping department can be a great place to start. It’s easy to get comfortable with your shipping spend, and since bills from shipping carriers are generally consolidated, it can be easy to miss opportunities for cost savings on your inbound and outbound shipments. […]

Increasing Warehouse Performance with ERP

When business leaders begin planning areas for improvement in a new ERP implementation, the warehouse is all too often ignored. But the warehouse is often an area where automation and reporting can deliver immediate impact through powerful warehouse management (WMS) features in modern ERP solutions. This article highlights just a few of the ways you […]

Avoid Accounting Fraud with ERP Controls

Accounting fraud can be a costly problem for business owners. A recent study from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners estimated that, on average, organizations lose 5% of their revenue to fraud each year, with a median loss amount of $140,000. The same study revealed that internal controls for fraud prevention, including proactive data monitoring […]