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ERP  

Enterprise Resource Planning 
The two most crucial components of an ERP system are inventory control and order entry.

  • Inventory control must facilitate the creation, sending, and receiving of purchase orders. This is how inventory is brought into the system. It is essential that upon receiving a PO, the system allows for accurate cost updates; frequently products are received before invoices are issued, and costs may vary from initial estimates. Therefore, the ability to update costs after a PO has been received ensures that inventory values remain precise.

  • Inventory removal occurs when an order is invoiced, and the process of generating orders should be simple. Product names ought to be descriptive yet concise, while SKUs can be leveraged by small businesses to simplify reporting and selection. For example: Using the first two characters to identify the vendor. SKUs should not contain spaces and ideally be limited to fewer than 13 characters or digits.

  • If orders are delivered there should be a Delivery field , and the system should support Packing Slip generation. This enables orders to be picked and shipped efficiently without displaying pricing information.

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POS

Point Of Sale
The key aspect of a POS system is ensuring checkout speed and efficient payment processing.

  • Utilizing product scanning at checkout can improve both transaction speed and inventory accuracy.

  • Implementing quick keys where applicable may further streamline the process.

  • Payment options should be flexible and reliable; contactless payment methods are now standard and should operate efficiently.

  • A stable and robust internet connection is necessary to maintain consistent system reliability.

Warehouse

Warehouse Systems
When selecting a warehouse management system there are a lot of factors to consider but the bottom line is being able to Pick, Pack and Ship products efficiently.

  • An effective warehouse operation relies not only on the system itself but also on a well-designed warehouse layout. Product location strategies should be carefully considered—such as storing heavier items on lower shelves and determining whether products are organised by vendor or product type.

  • The picking process should minimise travel distances; for instance, enabling staff to pick from both sides of an aisle in a single pass improves efficiency. So the system should be able to prioritize picking Paths.

  • Efficient receiving and put-away procedures are just as important as picking, ensuring that the put-away function within the system supports streamlined operations.

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