by Erica Pelosi | May 5, 2026 | Blog
Phantom stockouts are one of the most frustrating inventory challenges manufacturers and distributors face because the inventory appears available in the system but cannot actually be found, allocated, or shipped when needed. The result is often production delays,...
by Erica Pelosi | Apr 7, 2026 | Blog
Spring is when manufacturers finally lift their heads after the push of Q1. Orders settle, winter disruptions smooth out, and production finds a more predictable rhythm. That shift creates one of the most valuable windows of the year to step back, evaluate your ERP...
by Erica Pelosi | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog
Volatility in the supply chain isn’t new, but the speed at which it now happens has fundamentally changed how manufacturers need to operate. Demand patterns shift overnight. Supplier reliability can change with a single disruption. Transportation delays, labor...
by Erica Pelosi | Feb 3, 2026 | Blog
For CFOs and finance leaders, financial clarity isn’t a luxury, it’s the foundation of every strategic decision. Yet even in 2026, many organizations still rely on spreadsheets, manual reconciliations, email-driven workflows, and outdated ERP reports that provide...
by Erica Pelosi | Jan 6, 2026 | Crawford, Blog
In a year where manufacturing and distribution move faster than ever, your ERP system should be an accelerator, not an obstacle. Yet many businesses enter 2026 with aging, underutilized, or poorly configured systems that quietly drain resources, slow processes, and...
by Erica Pelosi | Dec 15, 2025 | Uncategorized, Blog
The holiday season is a magical time for distributors – but it’s also one of the most challenging. As customers scramble to secure gifts and businesses try to meet soaring demand, the stakes have never been higher. Too much inventory means tied-up capital and...
