Are you thinking about a new ERP system and want to meet us and other suppliers in an informal setting? Then come to the IT Showcase event in Bristol next week, Tuesday 15th November 2016. The show takes place in the Lansdowne Suite of Ashton Gate Stadium, Ashton Road, Bristol BS3 2EJ. It will be […]
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Food Recalls In 2015, food recalls rose by 78% according to the Food Standards Agency. Only this month, there have been recalls of chemically contaminated fish, baby food that possibly contained wire mesh, and soft drinks likely to produce yeast fermentation. Each of these – along with a further 76 UK recalls this year – have
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In his keynote speech at the recent NetSuite SuiteConnect event, CEO Zach Nelson spelled out his three rules of the cloud economy, and explained how he thought NetSuite was following those rules. Embed AI into your business processes Adding artificial intelligence into your business processes sounds like a tall order. How can you trust something
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Several of the Balloon team visited NetSuite SuiteConnect 2016 earlier this week. Held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel in London, the theme this year was “Make Bold Happen”. The overall message from SuiteConnect 2016 was that the cloud has changed everything. It has accelerated global competition and has forced companies to rethink their
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When it comes to choosing a new ERP system, your first decision is probably whether to go with a cloud-based solution or an on-premise system. But how do you decide which is best? Neither is necessarily better than the other, and each has its own benefits. On balance, the question should probably be … which
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Here’s a roundup of some upcoming events that you might be interested in attending: Balloon One’s Accellos End-User Event, Aberdeen Our annual Accellos warehouse management user event takes place on 20th and 21st September 2016. It is primarily aimed at our existing Accellos users, but would also be useful for anyone considering using the Accellos
If you have decided that a new ERP system is the right solution for your business, the next step is to find a supplier. This isn’t as complex it sounds. To choose the right ERP provider, you simply need to ask the right questions. The “beauty parade” doesn’t have to be a long and drawn
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Case Study: Classic Fine Foods improves productivity. Classic Fine Foods is a market-leading importer and distributor of fine foods. It serves the vast majority of five-star hotels and high-end restaurants in Asia, and has an expanding presence in the Middle East and Europe. Partnering with the world’s best food producers to offer products that are
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If you’re in the food distribution industry you need to manage your stock efficiently and reduce operating expenses and costs, all whilst simultaneously ensuring you meet stringent regulations and maintain strict quality controls. All of these needs can be met with an ERP system integrated to a warehouse management system. So, what are the vital
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ERP systems have a limited lifespan, especially in growing companies, and as technology evolves and improves, many companies come to realise that their outdated ERP system needs to be replaced. Replacing an entire business management system is a serious undertaking though, so often an organisation will delay, preferring to remain denial for as long as
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