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Taming the Big Data Monster

In years past, information was power.  Now, our endless pursuit of information has created a monster. With the massive storage capacity of the cloud, big data can become as big as it wants. It can’t be tamed using the traditional rigid analytical tools that most businesses use – it requires new scalable architecture to keep [...]

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The Agile Supply Chain – Turning Ideas (and Data) into Profit

Smart companies realize that successfully maintaining competitive advantage and building customer loyalty will depend largely on one thing: Agility.  In the new reality, organizations are expected to take action rapidly in response to shifts in consumer expectation, and the opportunity costs of an inflexible supply chain are great. It’s important to incorporate agility into your [...]

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Make your Organization More Customer-Centric with Business Intelligence

Until now, many organizations have prided themselves on giving customers what they want. But today, the phrase “it’s all about the customer” has a whole new meaning. The value chain now begins with the buyer instead of the seller. We live in a world where consumers are informed and empowered, and a seamless, no-risk buying [...]

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Using Business Intelligence to Get Smart about Big Data

Until now, business success has been measured by traditional KPIs, benchmarks, profitability and other established metrics that tell decision makers whether something is working or not. However, two recent developments in the business landscape are changing the game: the value chain now begins with the customer, and big data keeps getting bigger. As a result, [...]

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Microsoft Dynamics Cloud Strategy Strengthens OmniVue Offering

ATLANTA – At Microsoft Convergence 2012 in Houston, Microsoft Executives reiterated their commitment to ERP in the cloud and also announced a timeline for the availability of fully cloud-enabled Dynamics ERP solutions. OmniVue, a Microsoft Dynamics partner specializing in hosted business management solutions for the distribution industry, has offered the private-cloud hosting option since 2003.  With [...]

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Managing Different Inventory Rules with Microsoft Dynamics

Does all the inventory in your warehouse have the same reordering guidelines? For most distributors, the answer is no, because certain items often require different restocking policies based on item type and historical usage. When you’re trying to manage sets of inventory that need to be treated differently, you can either rely on mostly manual [...]

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Improve Business Intelligence with a Single Source for Reporting

Reporting and analytics are key components for any business, and Business Intelligence (BI) tools are also quickly becoming a must-have for organizations that want detailed, real-time reporting.  To get the most value from these, it’s essential to make sure you have seamless, efficient tools and processes around them.  But when different areas of your company [...]

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OmniVue Names Lee Olsen as Vice President of Sales

ATLANTA – OmniVue, a Microsoft Dynamics partner specializing in business management software solutions for the distribution industry, has appointed Lee Olsen as Vice President of Sales.  Olsen’s primary responsibility is to lead business development efforts focused on the unique needs of companies in the distribution industry. “I’m thrilled to have someone of Lee’s caliber on [...]

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How Stale is Your Month-End Data?

What day of the month do you review your month-end reports? The first? The third? Could be it as far back as the fifth of the following month? When each area of your business has its own reporting system, it can make your month-end very painful – all the reporting must be checked, reconciled, and [...]

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Using Connectivity Tools to Increase Visibility

We’ve discussed the value of having one business management solution to rule over all areas of your business operations.  This doesn’t mean you can’t add new applications and systems – as your business grows, there will always be a need to expand your technology to stay competitive.  The problem arises when you have disparate systems, [...]