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Mastering success with inventory management software

Wholesale distribution companies operating in today’s fast-paced and dynamic environment must stay competitive. One of the primary ways of achieving this is with the assistance of technology. Progressive distributors consistently seek tools that boost production and inventory accuracy while also eliminating errors. Therefore, tools like inventory management software bring agility and impressively streamline supply chain processes.

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Department spotlight in the ERP space: R&D

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In the third edition of our Department Spotlight series of articles, we focus on our Research and Development (R&D) department.

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Tags: ERP, software, K8

Department spotlight in the ERP space: Customer Support

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In the second of our Department Spotlight series of articles, we provide a few quick facts about our Customer Support department, the guiding principles behind how they operate, and the exciting service enhancements our customers can look forward to.

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Tags: ERP, software, Customer Service, business management, K8

5 Tips for better stock management

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Effective inventory management is crucial for businesses of any size. Not only does it help with optimising storage space— it also helps to:
Prevent under- and overstocking, streamline the process of shipping and receiving goods, and save employees time in having to rectify stock errors.
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Tags: ERP, Warehousing and stock management, business management, K8, Inventory control

Department spotlight in the ERP space: Professional Services Group

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There’s a saying: “A brand is defined by the customer’s experience. The experience is delivered by the employees”. The saying holds true for every department in KCS. Over the next few months, we will introduce a series of articles that focus on each of our departments, what they do, and how they contribute to the success of KCS.

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Tags: ERP, Training, Implementation, Customer Service, K8

KCS proudly supports the latest collaboration with Phocas Software

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Beauty Zone has been a KCS customer since 2017 and our partnership with them started when they required a robust retail management solution capable of managing a complex, multi-branch business. We are proud of the success that they've experienced to date.

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Budget speech 2023 — The full details unpacked

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The information around the 2023 Minster of Finance Budget Speech that we shared with you last week largely touched on the tax proposals put forward – from rebates for solar installations and increases in thresholds for Transfer Duty, to inflationary adjustments, to the income tax tables for individuals. 

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South Africa 2023 budget speech – The latest highlights

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On February 22nd, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered South Africa’s annual budget speech to the country. The speech addressed several major topics, which included: new tax proposals, the social grant, the country’s current economic standing, and growth estimates. The main talking point, however, was the prevailing energy crisis.

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Tags: Finance, News, Budget speech, Economic updates

EFT integration with ERP

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“Cash or card?” – The most frequently asked question when consumers arrive at an in-store payment point. Given that card transactions have become the preferred payment method for most consumers, businesses need to ensure efficiency and safety for their customers when trading.

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Tags: ERP, K8, EFT

Going paperless with your invoices and credit notes

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In the modern retail environment, many business owners are continuously looking for ways to maintain a competitive advantage. Part of this competitive advantage comes with digitalisation and the effective use of software solutions like ERP.

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Tags: ERP, K8, eletronic invoicing, POS

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