When is it time to replace your inventory management system? That’s a question that wholesale distributors constantly battle with. What qualifies as a “reasonable inconvenience” as opposed to a deficiency that is holding your business back?  

The reality is that basic inventory management systems often cause inefficiencies that can lead to poor customer satisfaction, lost sales and higher operational costs for wholesale distributors. When these issues become prevalent, it indicates the need for a more sophisticated solution. That’s where NetSuite comes in; but we’ll talk about that later. For now, let’s talk about some easy signs to know it’s time for something better. 

The release of ChatGPT didn't just prove to be an additional resource for businesses across the board; it was a catalyst to start thinking about how we can begin leveraging artificial intelligence. While many companies struggle to identify how to implement new technology, most executives agree that increasing AI adoption will be pivotal within the next year. 

Being flexible and making quick decisions has always been essential for businesses to move forward successfully, especially in today’s rapidly changing environment. Through Oracle NetSuite’s integrated financial planning and budgeting tools, finance teams can produce and access budgets in a centralized location and make real-time adjustments to stay in control and plan a prosperous outlook. Traditional budgeting processes are falling behind and failing to counter the rapid pace of change.

Instead of just keeping your head above water, it’s time to take control by implementing these three financial management strategies to help ensure the year ahead is a success.

Once upon a time, way back in the 1960s, Enterprise Resource Planning (or ERP) was originally a concept applied to inventory management and control. By 1990, the system had expanded well beyond a few inventory and operational activities: it developed into a multi-functional solution that performed essential back-end processes, such as accounting, financial reporting and even regulatory compliance. Present-day ERP software has streamlined operations throughout all aspects of a business, including inventory, financials, CRM, marketing, and beyond. Functions that once required multiple platforms can now be automated through a single system. 

In business, forecasting tells the story of what the future holds. Lately, that story has had more plot twists than a Hollywood blockbuster film. With so many what-ifs on the table, CFOs need to prepare to shift direction without much warning. That's why we're sharing three tools to help you make confident business predictions. 

The Holy Grail of any entrepreneur is that elusive objective known as profitability. The formula to achieve this goal is pretty straightforward: ensure that revenues exceed expenses. The economic climate had previously allowed for a plus-side bottom line to be attainable. Following a robust 2019, there were high expectations that things would continue along a positive path.

For many financial teams, planning and budgeting takes far too long and can exhaust resources rather quickly. This department often spends too much time on administrative tasks related to collecting, consolidating and reconciling data, and not enough time on analysis and strategic development. 

Growing a business requires you to be in many places at once. From tracking manufacturing and distribution to inventory management and eCommerce to overseeing administrative efforts and payroll, it’s your responsibility to ensure all these components flow together in harmony. And so, you employ a software application to reduce the burden and help streamline a specific aspect of your business for better efficiency. As more sales come in and business takes off, you’re incorporating additional software platforms to keep up with the demand.

In the food and beverage industry, market conditions and business models are ever-changing. Upon launching your own business, you are right to focus on building market share and creating sustainable business models. However, once the beginning stages are over, it’s time to think about scaling up, expanding markets, and increasing sales and customers. To achieve this, businesses must have software that quickly adapts to the needs of an expanding organization. 

Business managers today face a variety of complex challenges. From keeping up with the day-to-day regulations and processes, customer data, and visibility of operations to make optimal business decisions, these barriers can get in the way of growing an organization.