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	<title>Business and Finance Analysis &#187; Jonathan Amberly</title>
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		<title>Your Business Advertising Starts in the Parking Lot</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:09:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Amberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In business your image means a lot. It works on the corporate side and the retail portions of the business world. The larger the business the bigger the “image” consciousness becomes. It can start with little touches like the design of your stationery, to the way you handle the correspondence that’s on it. The way [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In business your image means a lot. It works on the corporate side and the retail portions of the business world. The larger the business the bigger the “image” consciousness becomes. It can start with little touches like the design of your stationery, to the way you handle the correspondence that’s on it. </p>
<p>The way your publicly visited offered facilities are presented, say for instance the on premise bathrooms, may mean as much to some people as your mission statement means to others. If your facility gathers a lot of public traffic, how you provide for your visitors and their vehicles might have something to do with people coming back for a second visit. Every little detail multiplies the larger you business becomes. How many grocery shoppers find another place to shop over a detail like the navigability of your <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parking_lot">parking lot</a>? Plenty!</p>
<p>In fact the outside of your building is the first chance you get to show off your quality, style and corporate attitude physically represented. You could almost consider <a href="http://www.statewideparkinglots.com/news/1089/serving-yakima---statewide-parking-lot-services-is-growing">Yakima parking lot services</a> part of your advertising expense rather than a plant operation costs. </p>
<p>When a car enters the parking lot, can it navigate easily to the proper spots for employees, deliveries and themselves the cash spending customer. You see that even a detail like <a href="http://www.statewideparkinglots.com/news/1095/yakima-parking-lot-striping-and-paving-projects-by-statewide-parking-lot-services">Yakima parking lot striping</a> can be an appearance issue f some importance.</p>
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		<title>Easy Ways to Save Money for Your Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:46:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Amberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The last few years have seen some fairly tumultuous activity for western economies, with smaller businesses being run aground and made insolvent every day. As such, any shrewd businesspeople will be looking for ways to improve their bottom line and their company’s general financial health for the New Year, but how? After all the most [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The last few years have seen some fairly tumultuous activity for western economies, with smaller businesses being run aground and made insolvent every day. As such, any shrewd businesspeople will be looking for ways to improve their bottom line and their company’s general financial health for the New Year, but how? After all the most common options have been explored doing this can be a lot easier said than done, so here are a few more ‘unusual’ ways to tighten the firms purse strings.</p>
<p>Buying used equipment can for businesses in some industries save hundreds if not thousands of pounds, on equipment which is just as good. This also includes things like vehicles for firms that have a large outlay in this area, and even computer equipment. Industry and trade magazines will often have listings for specialist items and auctions are also a good bet for used goods.</p>
<p>Shopping around was once the norm when buying anything, whether for a business or personal use. Nowadays however, many are reluctant to engage with comparison shopping, ignorant of the huge savings that can be made which dwarf the time spent looking around. For everyday purchases it’s probably best to use a trusted supplier, which will help you build up a relationship for future discounts, but for one-offs especially, shopping around will often reap rewards.</p>
<p>For companies with big fleets, <a href="http://www.remoteassetmanagement.co.uk/">vehicle tracking</a> can save large amounts of money mainly through fuel savings from more accurately created routes. The upshot of the technology is also better supervision of staff, better communication with clients and customers, and also an increase in savings as time goes on because of an accumulation of data which can be analysed to iron out any problems.</p>
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		<title>Selecting Your Business Insurance UK Provider</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:33:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Amberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Selecting your business insurance UK provider in an important decision. Both price and reliability should be considered, as both are certainly important. Rates are now easily accessible online using free quote forms. The process of determining reliability make take a few extra minutes, but will certainly be time well spend. Above all, you need a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Selecting your <a href="http://www.hiscox.co.uk/business-insurance/">business insurance UK</a> provider in an important decision. Both price and reliability should be considered, as both are certainly important. Rates are now easily accessible online using free quote forms. The process of determining reliability make take a few extra minutes, but will certainly be time well spend. Above all, you need a company that can meet all of your needs and will be there for you should problems arise.</p>
<p>An excellent way to determine reliability is to read what others are saying about the company. Online reviews of products or services are quite popular now, and have become one of the top methods used by consumers to guide them when making a purchase. While this information should not be your sole decision making factor, it can help you learn more. The actual company website can also be used to help you decide. If the policy type that you need is not available, you will know immediately to look elsewhere.</p>
<p>If you are not satisfied with your current business insurance UK provider, it is within your power to make a change. Whether you are not pleased with your policies, or feel that you are paying too much, you can switch to a different company. The process of switching has been made easier, and is no longer the hassle that it once was.</p>
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		<title>Eric Schiffer: Proving His Capacity Through End Results</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Amberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mr. Eric Schiffer is seen as one of the highly respected people in many different industries. He has been given the title of “master of all trades” as he has the ability to rise victorious in almost virtually any kind of field. He is also internationally known as the author of the bestselling book which [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mr. <a href="http://www.spoke.com/people/eric-schiffer-3e1429c09e597c10001f10fc">Eric Schiffer</a> is seen as one of the highly respected people in many different industries. He has been given the title of “master of all trades” as he has the ability to rise victorious in almost virtually any kind of field. He is also internationally known as the author of the bestselling book which is titled “Emotionally Charged Learning”. One of his most favored and known achievement is that when he created or started a company for learning. This idea of starting a company is probably the result of his sheer interest with the provision of useful information to educate the people regarding the software multimedia applications that are scattered all over the world. These applications have helped integrate the lives of the people for the better.</p>
<p>Through the cultivation of his knowledge, Mr. Eric Schiffer has been able to come up a program that is centered on the topic of molecular fusion. This brilliant and ingenious decision has allowed him to receive great and noticeable recognition from huge companies like IBM, Intel and as well as Zellerback. In an issue from Business Week Magazine, he has been considered to be a part of the top ten ranks of business entrepreneurs in the whole country of the United States. This magazine is one of the most highly reputable publications in the world.</p>
<p>According to the famous magazine, he has what it takes to be ranked alongside respected names like Mr. Russel Simons, Herb Kelher from the Southwest Airlines, Mr. Richard Branson from the Virgin Airways, and of course Mr. Wayne Huzienga from the blockbuster company. The fact that he was ranked together with these people was such a gigantic honor for him. Not everyone get to be internationally recognized, it is never an overnight process.</p>
<p>One of the biggest secrets to Mr. <a href="http://www.studioboum.com/eric-schiffer-%E2%80%93-a-true-role-model-in-the-retail-industry-554.html">Eric Schiffer</a>’s success is that he uses his spare time to conduct researches or projects that might provide useful information for further innovation in technology and other topics. Usually, these knowledge mining endeavors can last for up to a minimum length of 3 year and maximizes up to 6 years. After the research has done, he uses all the vital information or ideas that were uncovered through his handful organizations as well as by sharing it to other organizations concerned. Also he combines these speeches to provide further knowledge to all of his listeners.</p>
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		<title>Click Here To Be Connected With A Solicitor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:18:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Amberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We may not ever need a solicitor calling our home to talk us into a service we do not need or even want to talk to them, but there is a type of solicitor that it is important to know about. These types of solicitors lead you through difficult situations in your life in which [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We may not ever need a solicitor calling our home to talk us into a service we do not need or even want to talk to them, but there is a type of solicitor that it is important to know about. These types of solicitors lead you through difficult situations in your life in which you may feel out of control and may cause a disturbance of your life style. <a href="http://www.eadsolicitors.co.uk">click here</a> to find out more information about what we are talking about.</p>
<p>Now that we are all on the same page and are not expecting calls from an unwanted solicitor, you may have even learned how valuable solicitors may be if you end up in a situation like those listed on the website. Anything from asbestos, industrial disease, beauty treatment injuries, personal injuries, medical negligence and even car accidents will help you to manage through these tough circumstances.</p>
<p>As you contemplate how we can be of service to you we hope you will find out that we offer experience in working with a variety of legal situations. We are regulated and authorized by the RGA (Solicitors Regulation Authority and you can trust that we provide service up to these standards to all of our clients. If you want to review some of the information you learned before, click here and we will help you learn more about our services.</p>
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		<title>Kelleher International- The Company For The Elite</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:39:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Amberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several people who are tired of using personal advertisements for trying to find that special person for them. There are also a lot of professionals who just do not have the time to search for a perfect match themselves. This is why a daughter and mother duo decided to commence Kelleher International. This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are several people who are tired of using personal advertisements for trying to find that special person for them. There are also a lot of professionals who just do not have the time to search for a perfect match themselves. This is why a daughter and mother duo decided to commence <a href="http://www.kelleherlosangeles.com/">Kelleher International</a>. This company is not for dating and thus, you should not get confused.</p>
<p>For those of you who have never heard of this company, there is a vast of valuable information that can be found over the internet. There are many websites that can provide you with all the information that you are looking for. It could be anything like who owns this company, how you could payment them for their services, what kind of services they offer and how you could proceed with finding a perfect partner for you.</p>
<p>Why was this company founded?</p>
<p>This mother and daughter team found that there was a lot of people who needed some assistance in getting hold of a perfect person to be their partners in life. They also found this to be extremely supportive in a certain areas. Kelleher mother and daughter team has recently taken this initiative and started the company. They have expertise in this field and maintain a complete confidential data of their members to help them.</p>
<p>Most of the people assume that matchmaking companies deal with dating or one night stands. However, as far as this company is concerned, it is not true. So if you are looking just for a day’s relationship and not a long term commitment, then there is nothing that this company can offer you.</p>
<p>How many people has <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kelleher.international">Kelleher International</a> helped?</p>
<p>There are many elite singles dwelling in or around Los Angeles who have opted for their services. This company’s list includes many top business professional, celebrities and the common people. They are not in business for just about anyone to misuse. They render their services to only those who need it the most.</p>
<p>Many professional are so busy that they do not have the energy or the time to search all over to find the person that they need in their lives. This is where this company can help. They take all the headaches out of the process of finding that special person. This is just not anyone either, this is the person that is going to be able to give them what they need and want.</p>
<p>If you are dead overloaded with work and looking for a partner to spend some quality years of your life, then Kelleher International is here to help.</p>
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		<title>Questions To Ask Your Double Glazed Windows Contractor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:06:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Amberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you are considering your contractor options for the installation of your double glazed windows, there are some questions that you should ask. You will want to be as informed as possible in advance of selecting a contractor. Asking the right questions will help you make the right selection. Do ask if the work is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you are considering your contractor options for the installation of your <a href="http://www.doubleglazingquotations.co.uk/">double glazed windows</a>, there are some questions that you should ask. You will want to be as informed as possible in advance of selecting a contractor. Asking the right questions will help you make the right selection.</p>
<p>Do ask if the work is guaranteed. Some contractors will indeed guarantee the work they do for a certain amount of time. While no one plans to have problems, it is best to be protected in the event that something does happen.</p>
<p>Ask about the type of products they use. These windows will need to last for many years, and you will want to ensure that cut rate inferior products are not being used on your home.</p>
<p>You will also want to see a detailed pricing quote, and not just a general price. You should know what you might be charged for the materials, what the labor will cost, and any other miscellaneous charges that could appear.</p>
<p>Hiring a contractor to install your double glazed windows will not be a hard process. There should be several to choose from in your area. Screening each one should be part of the process. These windows are indeed an investment, and you will want to be sure that when all is said and done, you will want to be pleased.</p>
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		<title>Thomas Belesis A Modern Renaissance Man</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:39:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Amberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the daily news there are businessmen who can be considered good and role models for us to follow. Some entrepreneurs and CEO&#8217;s such as Thomas Belesis, the founder and the Chief Executive Officer of John Thomas Financial Corporation are a shining example of a person who does well in business and with life.  MrBelesis [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Despite the daily news there are businessmen who can be considered good and role models for us to follow. Some entrepreneurs and CEO&#8217;s such as <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3uZAsMAn_U">Thomas Belesis</a>, the founder and the Chief Executive Officer of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JohnThomasFinancialBD">John Thomas Financial</a> Corporation are a shining example of a person who does well in business and with life.  MrBelesis had a long career in investment banking and brokerage services before he founded John Thomas services in 2007.  He is also a member of the United Nations World Energy forum as an executive board member.  The John Thomas Financial Group which he started is a trend setting financial company located in New York City.  The company has as one of its major purposes connecting money to some of the cutting edge services and business of today.</p>
<p>Energy is one of the major points that the company is working on funding. The traditional energy resources of oil, coal and gas as well as alternative energy like wind and solar are major fields that the company is working with.  Exploration for new resources in the United States and internationally are an offshoot of the above which the company is investing. Outside of energy biopharmaceuticals and the entertainment industry along with related areas are supported in company endeavors.  Through support of business and other endeavors New York&#8217;s former Mayor Rudy Giuliani presented the Man of the Year award to him.  A award presented to few Big Apple natives who are examples of the best that the city can offer.</p>
<p>Outside of business Thomas Belesis has supported several charities and nonprofits that give back to the community.  These include animal rescue programs and Greek American Foundations. In addition he supports several programs that fight diseases such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Gabrielle&#8217;s Angel Foundation that supports Cancer research. For MrBelesis giving back to the community is as important as business.</p>
<p>Thomas Belesis is an active member of the New York community.  Fox Business News and CNBC have requested him as a panelist or quest on many programs to share his knowledge.  At the same time the John Thomas Financial company has continued to grow from its beginnings in 1970.  The company continues to invest in cutting edge energy and technology options. The group is in addition a member of the FINRA and SIPC. It provides corporate advisory services custom made for its clients.  There are also broker services, investment banking and individual or group training classes in stockbrokering available in the company&#8217;s services.</p>
<p>Over five years since the start of the company Thomas Belesis has shown that you can be a steward to your business and to your community.  His endeavor with the John Thomas Financial has shown him to be a knowledgeable businessman.  And his works outside the company show an example of what a businessman can be to the community.</p>
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		<title>The Safety Aspects of Solar Panels</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Amberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are some important aspects of solar panels that should be considered both prior to, as well as after installation has been completed. Though the use of panels is considered to be completely safe, there are some common misconceptions that have surfaced about these systems. Solar energy is collected via the panels, and then is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are some important aspects of <a href="http://www.solarpages.co.uk/">solar panels</a> that should be considered both prior to, as well as after installation has been completed. Though the use of panels is considered to be completely safe, there are some common misconceptions that have surfaced about these systems.</p>
<p>Solar energy is collected via the panels, and then is transferred via wiring into the electrical system of a home or business. The voltage level is high enough to shock you, and therefore you must treat this power in the same way you would standard power sources. This goes for wiring outside the home, as well as within the home.</p>
<p>Power outlets inside the home will indeed give a shock, and the same precautions that you take for your children with standard power should be used while making use of solar power. If you currently make use of outlet covers, or have other safety precautions in place, you will want to continue doing so.</p>
<p>It is not completely understood why some people consider the energy that is supplied via solar panels to be different than that of standard sources. Maybe it is because alternative energy is often referred to as &#8220;natural.&#8221; While this energy does come from a natural source, the same precautions should be taken as you would have before you made the switch to solar power.</p>
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		<title>How Can ERP Benefit The Distribution Industry?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:12:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Amberly</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For companies involved in distribution, day-to-day tasks can be very varied. Setting a system in place to allow for these variations, yet maintaining a constant flow of activity throughout the supply chain is essential. Regardless of the business, distribution within that sector can be very timely and complex, ensuring efficient stock replenishment is an essential [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For companies involved in distribution, day-to-day tasks can be very varied. Setting a system in place to allow for these variations, yet maintaining a constant flow of activity throughout the supply chain is essential. Regardless of the business, distribution within that sector can be very timely and complex, ensuring efficient stock replenishment is an essential part of maintaining success here. Although there are many challenges faced by distribution, below lists some of the key issues that occur on a regular basis and <a href="http://www.epicor.com/uk/industries/Distribution/Pages/Distribution.aspx">distribution software</a> would go a long way in minimising these problems.</p>
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<td valign="top" width="234">Global Sourcing Management</td>
<td valign="top" width="382">Sourcing products nationally and sourcing them internationally has a huge gap of difference. In international sourcing there can be much longer lead times; tracking visibility can be difficult as well as creating multi-tier distribution centre networks that support the inventory distribution.</td>
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<td valign="top" width="234">Growth Management</td>
<td valign="top" width="382">Since the 2008 financial crisis, many wholesale distributors are managing their margins very carefully so as to create the best chances of profit gain. By diversifying product offerings, distributors are attempting to engage new customers. This growth and consolidation presents new challenges in the form of trying to create an optimal distribution network that can support these changes. To set in place a system such as this would help determine the best way to invest in inventory placement throughout the company and the supply chain.</td>
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<td valign="top" width="234">Demand Management</td>
<td valign="top" width="382">Distributors are challenged with meeting continued demand as well as new and increased demand for products – despite uncertainty they must accurately predict demand and factor in lead times, logistical constraints and economic factors.</td>
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<td valign="top" width="234">Transport &amp; Logistics Management</td>
<td valign="top" width="382">Over the past years as freight costs have increased, distributors must now carefully rethink their strategies to address this. As well as costs, the freight industry has a weak infrastructure and with new government regulations and an increase in demand for better logistics data distributors must meet all of these challenges.</td>
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<td valign="top" width="234">Competitive Differentiation Creation</td>
<td valign="top" width="382">In order to build loyalty with existing and new customers, many distributors are providing new services that include: warranty and repair services, replenishment, competitive pricing analysis and assortment optimization.</td>
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<p>For the distribution industry, a next generation fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system can take over these responsibilities to ensure a fully compliant and fully working supply chain in the company. The <a href="http://www.epicor.com/uk/Pages/default.aspx">ERP system</a> can solve issues related to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) as well as planning, scheduling, manufacturing, financial management and product data management.</p>
<p>Some of these ERP features have been explained in more detail below:</p>
<p><strong>Supply Chain Management:</strong></p>
<p>Enabling all aspects of the supply chain to be linked and aware of each ones responsibility plays a vital role in the core function of a distribution company. Some distribution companies may already have specialist, point solutions to help maintain this but the benefit of a fully integrated ERP system is that it allows the whole company to become streamlined and working in unison with each department; a better visibility throughout, enabling potential issues to be resolved at the earliest stage and full control of the whole process from customer order to the finished product.</p>
<p>Look to procure an ERP system with a complete suite of Supply Chain Management (SCM) including sourcing and procurement functions, inventory and warehouse management, advanced materials management and purchase management.</p>
<p><strong>Customer Relationship Management (CRM):</strong></p>
<p>The CRM function controls every aspect of the communication between distributor and customer. From the initial lead enquiry right the way through development of the product, producing and shipping to payment of the product and even aftercare. CRM enables a 360° visibility throughout the whole process to all involved including the customer, suppliers and partners.</p>
<p><strong>Sales Management:</strong></p>
<p>Creating a streamlined sales process, from one central location you can access product, pricing and customer information. It is easy to generate orders with a minimal amount of effort. Sales Management allows for a more accurate quote to be generated as it can take the most up to date data from the system to prepare the quote. This reduces lead time and enables better sales productivity by being time and product effective.</p>
<p><strong>Demand Management:</strong></p>
<p>A very important factor in any business is demand management. We are now in an economy where shorter lead times and smaller more frequent orders have become the norm. Therefore it is vital that businesses learn to manage these higher demands in order to gain loyalty from customers. Demand Management is sensitive to these business conditions and responds by incorporating the requirements of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) to help the company reduce lead time within the office thus enabling a speedier response to the customer. This gives the business the ability to respond quickly to fluctuating customer demands.</p>
<p><strong>Kitting and Assembly:</strong></p>
<p>The ERP system should enable you to create sales bundles to present to customers as ‘added extras’. These bundles should offer unique value-added services that are hard for competitors to match let alone beat. By providing these types of extras, you cement the customer to business relationship whilst also potentially generating more business.</p>
<p><strong>Business Intelligence:</strong></p>
<p>Enterprise Performance Management included in the ERP systems will provide flexible reports, KPI’s, pre-packaged analytics and dashboards that all support the business and bring a real sense of business to the day-to-day workings of the company.</p>
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