Along with words such as “unprecedented”, “ lockdown” and “social distancing”, “the new norm” is a phrase that should be confined to history; however there’s no denying that “the new norm” is applicable to both our personal and professional lives….
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, merchants and distributors all over the world face extraordinary new challenges. At Blue Rock our team work closely with our customers; a diverse range of forward-thinking businesses who are testing the limits of every software…
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is the newest version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV. D365 BC is a world-leading ERP software solution which uses the latest technology to efficiently manage complex business processes; the latest feature to impress its users is…
This industry has its fair share of challenges to contend with which make it important to choose a software package that is flexible enough to meet requirements. It is critical for food wholesalers to have a concise and complete view…
In a time where margins are squeezed by customers, suppliers and currency fluctuations it makes sense to turn our attention to the operational side of our businesses to ensure that they run as productively as possible. Workflows and alerts combine…
Glen Jewell, Sales Director at Blue Rock Systems, considers the expectations of a new generation of merchant customer. Prompted by an unprecedented level of business and enquiries in the merchant sector, we’ve taken a pause for a moment to consider…
For most small and medium-sized businesses in the UK, the digital journey started somewhere between the mid-70s and mid-80s. In this article Glen Jewell, Sales Director at Blue Rock Systems tells the ERP software journey for distributors and merchants from…
A widely-used acronym in the business world, Return on Investment (ROI) is an important factor in any time or money-focused decision. Whether it’s the cost of a new lorry or time spent on staff welfare, the hope is that the…
ERP systems are important for distributors to help create an environment of efficiency, both in the warehouse and through customer service. For Janitorial distributors, it is important to embrace the benefits that come with a fully automated, modern ERP solution….
Glen Jewell, Sales Director at Blue Rock Systems explains why you should consider the less obvious areas of your business when looking for ways to increase efficiency and profitability. In today’s merchant software solutions sales order processing and sales invoicing…
It’s no longer news that your customers are researching independently before they purchase a product. The internet, for all its conveniences and curiosities, has made it easier than ever to gather information without exchanging a word with another human. It’s…
Powerful Customer Relationship Management (CRM) functionality is often an overlooked capability of business software. If you are researching the benefits of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software then consider solutions which include CRM as part of the functionality. Glen Jewell, Sales…
What is ERP software, then? is a question we love to answer. We spend a lot of time talking about ERP software, and to us the benefits seem obvious, but sometimes we meet businesses who have yet to implement their…
Improving efficiency can at first sound like quite a vague concept, but when you begin to look at how ERP software can help you to address processes across the business it becomes clear that these changes contribute to company-wide improvement….
If you’re just beginning your research on merchant software solutions, then you may have come across the term “legacy systems”. In this blog, we look at what legacy systems are and why it’s important to consider alternative long-term options, even…
If you’ve been wondering what’s new with the latest release of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2017 then read on! Below we look at some of the most interesting features in the new version of the leading Microsoft ERP software, and a…
Last week saw Intact iQ compete in a 2-day ERP HEADtoHEAD competition as part of Lumenia Consulting’s seventh successive demonstration event held in MK Dons Stadium, Milton Keynes. The event welcomed 140 high level decision makers to compare 12 of…
Are you operating islands of information? For some companies dealing with a variety of disparate systems on a daily basis is completely normal. One of your sales people might draw up customer invoices and previous sales on a financial system…
Changing your business software is often seen as one of the most invasive processes your company can go through. The installation of a new system shouldn’t be taken lightly and it is imperative to make sure all staff members are…
Glen Jewell, sales director at Blue Rock Systems, discusses the advantages of cloud hosting and why it should be a serious consideration for any merchant businesses looking to upgrade their business software. Isn’t it strange that most businesses in the…
