AI is no longer a differentiator. It’s the foundation of modern supply chains. Today, leading organizations run AI-first supply chain models that coordinate planning, procurement, logistics, inventory, production, and fulfillment as a single, intelligent system. Instead of using isolated tools or occasional planning, they function within integrated ecosystems driven by predictive, generative, multimodal, and agentic…
Modern supply chains are more complex and dynamic than ever — spanning continents, systems, and partners. Yet many organizations still can’t see what’s happening across their networks in real time. Data lives in silos. Communication lags behind reality. Teams react, instead of anticipating. That’s a big problem. Whatever hopes and dreams you might have for…
Supply chains were never easy to manage. They span continents and rely on countless partners. And they experience constant disruption. Things have always been complicated, though lately, that complexity has become a massive liability. Over the past few years, global shocks – from port closures and pandemics to energy crises, trade volatility, and high-profile cyberattacks…
Supply chains aren’t new. They’ve been around since humans first began trading goods – evolving from simple localized systems into the complex global networks we rely on today. But something fundamental has shifted. Today’s supply chains do more than move products. They determine whether businesses thrive or fail. As EY noted in a recent report,…
Foodservice equipment distributors (FES) face growing operational complexity—from fragmented systems to supply chain challenges and tight margins. During our recent webinar, Smart Growth for Foodservice Equipment Distributors, panelists from Velosio, Restaurant Equipment Market (REM), and Red Dog Advisors shared how modern ERP platforms like NetSuite are helping distributors simplify operations, improve visibility, and drive smart…
Your supply chain now faces more variables than just a few years ago. The challenge is no longer identifying the volatility, but bridging the gap between sensing that something is wrong and fully understanding what changed, what it means, and how you plan to respond while there’s still an opportunity to act. Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Even experienced NetSuite users may not realize how much untapped potential exists within their current systems. For distributors and manufacturers, operational challenges such as complex quoting, inventory management, and workflow inefficiencies can limit growth and slow decision-making. RED ONE, powered by NetSuite, is designed to address these challenges and help businesses unlock hidden value. Identifying…
Background An international chemical manufacturer was successfully using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central but felt that they could get more out of their reporting. They learned that they could further unlock the potential of their Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central data with Velosio Insights for Business Central. Velosio Insights includes pre-built multi-dimensional data models and Power…
Background With an extensive 20,000 square foot retail store and a sprawling 100,000 square foot warehouse facility, Restaurant Equipment Market (REM) is the largest retail store for restaurant equipment and supplies in the Southeastern US. Its comprehensive range of products includes kitchen essentials, refrigeration, furniture, and ventilation. Since 1992, the REM team has been passionate about…
Background Wanting to serve beer at his company’s trade show booth to promote Tazlab’s new travel silicone AquaFur Dog Bowl, Rick Fredland discovered an incredible hole in the drinkware market. The simple, durable, and versatile silicone material, he thought, could make a perfect pint “glass” marketing piece, if he could customize it. Silipint, which holds…
