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When Inventory Outgrows Accounting Tools
The problem with inventory in the case of growing wholesale businesses usually comes not from the errors but from the mere dependency on accounting software for the wrong job. The accounting systems are super precise when it comes to cash flow and stock value, but they see inventory as a definite figure that is updated […] 6 min readREAD MORE
Why Forecast Accuracy Is the New Competitive Advantage in Wholesale
Forecast accuracy has become a true competitive advantage in wholesale because even when nothing “goes wrong”, small mismatches between demand, stock and cash quickly turn into missed sales, excess inventory and internal pressure. Forecasting is no longer a back-office planning task but a front-line capability that directly affects cash flow, delivery reliability, sales confidence and […] 6 min readREAD MORE
The Rise of Self-Service Ordering in B2B and Retail
The shift towards a self-service ordering approach within the B2B and retail sectors is gaining momentum as it addresses the everyday hiccups without antagonising the personal relationships involved. The buyers increasingly request a fast add-on to their access to their own prices, availability of real-time stock and the facility of ordering repeat products without the […] 6 min readREAD MORE
Why Mobile Apps Matter in B2B Sales
Mobile apps can be a game changer in B2B sales as the modern approach to the buying and selling process has transitioned from the traditional desk to the more flexible spaces like warehouses, and shop floors, where meetings are held that necessitate instant decisions. With the reliance of sales reps and buyers on file-web only […] 5 min readREAD MORE
From Sales Orders to Warehouse Fulfilment: Closing the Operational Gap
In wholesale, the variance between sales orders and warehouse fulfilment mainly does not stem from the mistakes or insufficient efforts, but rather from the dispersed systems and manual handovers that act as a blackout of visibility as businesses increase their scale. Orders from different channels get re-created, outdated, or misinterpreted by the warehouse, which leaves […] 7 min readREAD MORE
The problem with inventory in the case of growing wholesale businesses usually comes not from the errors but from the mere dependency on accounting software for the wrong job. The accounting systems are super precise when it comes to cash flow and stock value, but they see inventory as a definite figure that is updated ...
6 min readRead More
Forecast accuracy has become a true competitive advantage in wholesale because even when nothing “goes wrong”, small mismatches between demand, stock and cash quickly turn into missed sales, excess inventory and internal pressure. Forecasting is no longer a back-office planning task but a front-line capability that directly affects cash flow, delivery reliability, sales confidence and ...
6 min readRead More
The shift towards a self-service ordering approach within the B2B and retail sectors is gaining momentum as it addresses the everyday hiccups without antagonising the personal relationships involved. The buyers increasingly request a fast add-on to their access to their own prices, availability of real-time stock and the facility of ordering repeat products without the ...
6 min readRead More
Mobile apps can be a game changer in B2B sales as the modern approach to the buying and selling process has transitioned from the traditional desk to the more flexible spaces like warehouses, and shop floors, where meetings are held that necessitate instant decisions. With the reliance of sales reps and buyers on file-web only ...
5 min readRead More
In wholesale, the variance between sales orders and warehouse fulfilment mainly does not stem from the mistakes or insufficient efforts, but rather from the dispersed systems and manual handovers that act as a blackout of visibility as businesses increase their scale. Orders from different channels get re-created, outdated, or misinterpreted by the warehouse, which leaves ...
7 min readRead More
Manual forecasting in wholesale relies heavily on spreadsheets, past sales and gut feeling, which once worked in stable markets but now struggle to cope with today’s complex, fast-moving demand patterns. As product ranges grow, customer behaviour shifts and external factors disrupt supply chains, spreadsheet forecasts become backwards-looking guesses that lead to overstocking, stockouts, tied-up cash ...
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As B2B wholesale selling has become faster and more complex, spreadsheets no longer support the realities of field sales, where pricing, availability and orders need to be confirmed in real time. Manual, offline order capture creates data delays, rework and errors, forcing sales reps to retype orders, chase stock confirmations and manage customer doubts after ...
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As wholesalers grow, accounting software alone can no longer keep up with the real-time demands of inventory and warehouse operations, leading to mismatched numbers, manual checks and daily friction between finance, sales and warehouse teams. Accounting systems are built for financial accuracy and compliance, while inventory and warehouse systems reflect what is actually happening on ...
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B2B companies tend to encounter the realisation that their accounting software, although it indicates good financial health, does not have the capacity to provide answers to everyday operational issues such as stock, orders, warehouses, and delivery status in real-time. This involves a gap between financial visibility, which looks back, and operational visibility, which shows how ...
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