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product lifecycle management software

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Advantages of Vertical PLM

What is PLM? Product Lifecycle Management is a category of software that manages product portfolios for retailers. The lifecycle is defined as the...

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loupe crystal partnership

Eliminating Manual Data Entry for Jewelers - AGS Conclave 2024

In April 2024, our CEO, Dominic Hill and Crystal's CEO, Michael Razny gave a presentation at AGS Conclave in Austin. May retailers who could not...

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Understanding the risk of on-premise software

Many jewelers are unaware of the risks associated with running outdated legacy software. This article explains the risks of on-prem systems in...

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PNL sheet

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How to Protect Your Bottom Line During Economic Downturn

When the broader economy is healthy, most businesses can enjoy the rising tide of consumer confidence, without needing to achieve exceptional...

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watches serial number

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What is the Difference Between Stock Codes and Serial Numbers?

Serial numbers enable consumers, retailers, and vendors to have a unique identifier against each unit of inventory from that brand/vendor. This is...

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UPC bar code

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What is a UPC code?

What is a UPC and how does it fit into the supply chain? A Universal Product Code (UPC) is a type of unique identifier and barcode symbol that is...

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SKU, UPC, Stock Code, Inventory ID, bar code

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What is the difference between a SKU and a stock code?

When considering the difference between a SKU and a Stock Code, the golden rule is that a SKU can have an array of stock codes associated with it,...

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Point_of_sale

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Point of Sale vs. Accounting Systems: Where Should Inventory Live?

Businesses have specific needs when it comes to inventory management. A decision that every retail business owner will have to make is whether a...

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diamond sieve

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Diamond Economics: Toxic Inventory is a Silent Killer

A paradigm shift in the diamond market is impacting businesses in the jewelry value chain as pricing volatility calls for new strategies.

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