SalesSupply Chain Product Recall Management Guide for SMBs A product recall can put serious pressure on small and midsize businesses by disrupting operations, straining customer relationships, and creating regulatory risk. This guide explains what product recalls involve, the risks they pose, and how SMB manufacturers can manage them more effectively – and even prevent them. By Madis Kuuse 11 min read
InventoryManufacturing TipsSales SKU Rationalization: Cutting Complexity Without Hurting Your Sales A large product portfolio often indicates growth. But too many SKUs can create costly problems for a manufacturer. It ties up cash in inventory, complicates planning, and adds friction across purchasing, production, and fulfillment. SKU rationalization helps manufacturers cut that excess complexity without cutting the products that still matter. By Steve Maurer, IME 14 min read
Sales Order Management: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Breaks Down Managing orders can be easy when your operations are small. But when you reach a certain point, order management can become too complex to be done manually. This is where digital order management solutions are essential. By Shane Dubbelman 14 min read
Sales Returns Management – Tips and Tools for SMEs A proactive stance on product returns is an essential aspect of modern trade, as relevant for retailers as it is for wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers. In this blog post, we look at what a modern returns system should include and provide tips for SMEs. By Mattias Turovski 21 min read
Sales What Is Tiered Pricing and How to Manage It? Tiered pricing is a powerful strategy for balancing profitability with customer satisfaction. By offering structured price levels based on volume, features, or usage, businesses can attract a wider range of buyers, encourage upselling, and maintain healthy margins across customer segments. By Madis Kuuse 11 min read
Sales How a B2B2C Model Expands Your Market Footprint For many small-to-midsize manufacturers, the real challenge isn’t making a quality product. It’s getting that product into new markets or the hands of new customers that aren’t readily accessible. A B2B2C model might be the solution. By Steve Maurer, IME 14 min read
Manufacturing TipsSales Manufacturing Quoting – Improvement Tips for Small Businesses Quoting is a crucial part of any manufacturing business – get it wrong, and you risk lost sales, wasted resources, and costly pricing mistakes. In this article, we explore the key aspects of manufacturing quoting and its common pitfalls and provide practical tips to improve the process. By Mattias Turovski 11 min read
InventorySales Order Picking – A Quick Guide to Greater Efficiency Order picking is a fundamental process in warehouse management, essential for ensuring timely and accurate customer order fulfillment. In this post, we explore various manual and automated picking methods to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, each tailored to different warehouse sizes and operational needs. By Mattias Turovski 13 min read
Manufacturing TipsSales Why It’s Good to Have a B2B Customer Portal in Your ERP System E-commerce is the new normal for not only end-consumers but also for manufacturing and distribution companies. Customer portals are a rising trend, gaining popularity across a large number of industries and markets, especially among B2B businesses. By Mattias Turovski 10 min read