On 13th June 2017, Balloon One is holding a HighJump Product Showcase. It is open to our customers and to anyone wanting to learn how HighJump software is transforming businesses by aligning supply chain management with information technology. HighJump’s supply chain software is increasingly becoming the number one choice globally. It precisely meets the needs […]
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Last year we began working with a number of Sage users. We’d only been advising SAP Business One and NetSuite customers prior to that. But we came to learn what a great fit HighJump WMS is with Sage ERP systems. The financial management capabilities of Sage financial software marry well with HighJump’s warehousing solution and
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Until the final details of the Brexit negotiations are completed, UK businesses will continue to operate under somewhat uncertain economic conditions. But we know enough to have an understanding of some of the effects that leaving the EU will have on businesses in the UK. So what does Brexit really mean for British wholesale and
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In many a warehousing operation, the picking and packing processes follow each other. First the items are picked; then they are packed. But since the majority of your costs for your warehousing operation are assigned to staffing, you may want to consider better ways of using your workforce so that you can save money. In
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If your business includes a warehousing operation, you want to be sure that your IT systems are up to the job. And that includes your ERP. Most ERP systems include some basic functionality that works for wholesale distribution operations. And with most of them, you can also add a specialised warehouse module. For a small
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Many industries at the moment are undergoing a period of disruptive change. New, hybrid business models are emerging and rapid advances in technology are effecting digital transformation. These same drivers and influences are at play in the distribution sector too. And it’s the companies that embrace these changes that will best placed to shape the
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Supplier drop ship is becoming very popular amongst retailers and marketplace owners. It has a number of financial and supply chain benefits that make it an attractive fulfilment method for retailers. What is drop shipping? Drop shipping is the supply chain method where retailers sell products to their customers but do not actually ever handle
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With all industries, there are key features to look for in a piece of software; ones that are crucial to how your company operates. For cleaning and hygiene businesses, rebate pricing models, margin management and accurate accruals are vital. Rebates One of our clients does enough business with its suppliers to earn more than a
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Balloon Challenge Programme Delivers New Skills for Staff At Balloon One, we take the personal development of our staff very seriously. We recognise that helping our employees to improve adds value to the business. As our staff develop and learn new skills, strategies and tactics, it makes them more proficient at their jobs and more
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Introducing Springboard Delivery We have just launched our first app; Springboard Delivery. Springboard Delivery allows you to provide a paperless delivery service by recording delivery data through the app on your mobile phone. The app allows you to scan barcodes, take photographs, records notes and signatures, and uses GPS functionality to record location information. The
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