Insights & Updates
ERP strategy, deployment guidance, Acumatica insights, and practical advice from the Stellar One team.
ERP vs MRP: 7 Differences That Matter for Growing Brands
If you've started researching business systems for a growing ecommerce or distribution company, you've probably run into both of these acronyms. ERP. MRP. They sound similar. They...
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What Is Retail ERP and When Does Your Business Actually Need It?
Retail ERP connects your inventory, orders, and finances in one system. Learn what it is, how it differs from general-purpose ERP, and when growing brands need it.
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SYSPRO Is Ending Perpetual Licenses: What It Means for You
SYSPRO is converting all customers to subscription licensing by late 2026. Here's what's changing, why it matters, and how consumption-based pricing compares.
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EDI Integration for eCommerce Platforms: WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and Beyond
Does WooCommerce or BigCommerce support EDI? Learn how each platform connects to retailers, what your options are, and how to add EDI to any online store today.
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What Is a Single Source of Truth (SSOT) and How Do You Build One?
What is a single source of truth (SSOT), and how do you build one? Learn what it takes to get there and why it matters for growth.
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What Are Data Silos and How Do They Hurt Growing Businesses?
What are data silos, what causes them, and how do they hurt growing businesses? Learn to spot the warning signs and the real cost of disconnected data today.
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How Korpack Built a Data-Driven Packaging Business on Acumatica From Day One
Learn how Korpack chose Acumatica Cloud ERP from day one, doubling revenue, achieving full EDI compliance, and building a scalable foundation for growth.
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What Is Dead Stock and How Do You Get Rid of It?
What is dead stock, what causes it, and how do you clear and prevent it? Learn how growing brands free up cash and space from inventory that won't sell.
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How a Two-Person Distributor Built ERP Around Their Business Model
See how Century Flexible Packaging, a two-person distributor, replaced two legacy systems with Stellar One and automated their rep commissions.
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How to Manage Amazon Inventory as a Multichannel Seller
Learn how to manage Amazon inventory as a multichannel seller, from FBA vs FBM to syncing stock across channels, so you avoid stockouts and stranded inventory.
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EDI vs. API: Which Should Connect Your ERP to Trading Partners?
EDI vs API: What's the difference, and which one should connect your ERP to trading partners? Learn how each works, their tradeoffs, and when to use which.
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How to Write a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) That Your Team Will Follow
Learn how to write a standard operating procedure step by step, what a good SOP includes, and how to make sure your team follows it every time.
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Process Documentation for Growing Operations: A Practical Guide
What is process documentation, and how do you do it well? Learn how to document your processes, standardize them, and set the stage to automate as you grow.
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What Is Retail ERP and When Does Your Store Need One?
What is retail ERP, and how do you know when your store needs one? Learn what it does, the 9 signs you have outgrown your current tools, and how to choose.
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How Does Modern Technology Improve Inventory Accuracy? Top 6 Tools
Can technology really fix inventory accuracy? Here are 6 tools, from barcoding and RFID to real-time ERP sync, and how to tell which ones you actually need.
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EDI for Acumatica: How Native Integration Works in Practice
How does EDI work with Acumatica? Learn how EDI integrates into the Acumatica interface, what documents flow, and what a real implementation looks like.
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How Boca Terry Replaced Decades of Legacy Systems With Acumatica
Learn how luxury linen distributor Boca Terry unified decades of legacy systems on Acumatica after a false start with NetSuite, recovering $500K in revenue.
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Does Shopify Have EDI Integration?
Does Shopify have native EDI? Learn how Shopify handles EDI, what your options are for connecting to retailers, and how an ERP solution makes it seamless.
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What Is Demand Forecasting? The Basics for Growing Brands
Learn what demand forecasting is, the main methods growing brands use, and how to start, so you can plan inventory with data instead of guesswork.
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What Is a Reorder Point and How Do You Set One?
Learn what a reorder point is and how to set one with a simple formula and real example, so you reorder inventory at the right time and avoid costly stockouts.
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What Is Safety Stock and How Do You Calculate It?
Learn what safety stock is, why it matters, and how to calculate it with simple formulas and a real example so you can prevent stockouts without overstocking.
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What Is Operational Efficiency? A Practical Guide for Growing Operations Teams
Operational efficiency is getting more output from the same resources. Learn what it means, how to measure it, and how growing teams can improve it.
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The True Cost of EDI for a Growing eCommerce Brand (and How to Forecast It)
EDI cost isn't one number. Learn what drives EDI pricing, how per-document fees work, the hidden costs, and how to forecast your spend as you scale.
Nicole Ronchetti
What Is Inventory Visibility? How It Differs From Inventory Accuracy
Inventory visibility is your real-time view of stock across every location and channel. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how it differs from accuracy.
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How Do You Reduce EDI Chargebacks From Major Retailers?
Getting hit with EDI chargebacks on every retailer payment? Here are 6 ways to reduce them, from tightening ASN accuracy to building a real dispute process.
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What Is Inventory Turnover? How to Calculate It and What's a Good Ratio
Inventory turnover shows how many times you sell through your stock in a period. Learn the formula, see what a good turnover ratio is, and find out how to improve yours.
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Two Years In: What Real Post Go-Live ERP Support Looks Like for Copper Creek
See what real post go-live ERP support looks like through Copper Creek's two-year partnership with Stellar One, including custom tools at no extra fee.
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What Is a Good Inventory Accuracy Rate for an eCommerce Business?
A good inventory accuracy rate is usually 97 percent or higher. Learn how to calculate yours and see the benchmark ranges by performance level.
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How a Hardware Distributor Replaced NetSuite With Stellar One and Saved $250,000
See how Copper Creek replaced NetSuite with Stellar One and built custom demand planning, commission reporting, and SPS Commerce EDI without add-on fees.
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What Is an EDI 850? A Complete Guide to the Electronic Purchase Order
An EDI 850 is the electronic purchase order retailers send to suppliers. Learn what it includes, how it moves through your ERP, and why it matters for growth.
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How Lifeway Mobility Deployed Acumatica ERP Software Across Seven Offices in Under a Year
Learn how Lifeway Mobility deployed Acumatica ERP across seven locations in under a year, onboarding new acquisitions in as little as 30 to 60 days.
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How to Handle Returns and Refunds on eCommerce Platforms Without Losing Money
eCommerce returns cost more than the refund. Here's where the money actually goes, why the damage is worse than your return rate suggests, and how to fix it.
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How Tabanero Replaced Their Food and Beverage ERP for SQF Audits
See how hot sauce manufacturer Tabanero replaced Great Plains with Stellar One to gain lot traceability, multichannel EDI, and a single source of truth.
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Best B2B eCommerce Software for Small to Midsized Businesses
Your B2B eCommerce software can make or break your business. Find out which of the top solutions will work best for your unique needs.
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Managing Multiple Sales Channels With BigCommerce: Amazon, Walmart, and Beyond
How to Start Selling on Amazon and Walmart From Your BigCommerce Store You've built a solid BigCommerce store. Orders are coming in, your product catalog is dialed in, and you're s...
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How Redmond Inc. Unified 10 Businesses on Acumatica After Outgrowing QuickBooks
Learn how Redmond Inc. unified 10 companies on Acumatica after outgrowing QuickBooks, gaining real-time visibility and a scalable foundation for growth.
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Why We Say 'ERP Deployment' Instead of 'ERP Implementation'
At Stellar One, we use 'ERP deployment' instead of 'ERP implementation' to describe our process. Here's our reason and what it means for your business.
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Which eCommerce Platform Integrates Best With Acumatica?
If you're planning to connect your online store to Acumatica, one of the first questions you'll need to answer is how well your eCommerce platform actually integrates with it. BigC...
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How AI in Acumatica Helps eCommerce Businesses Make Smarter Decisions
Artificial intelligence is everywhere in the eCommerce conversation right now. Whether you're seeing it in product roadmaps, conference agendas, or your LinkedIn feed, the language...
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BigCommerce Accounting: How to Keep Your Books Accurate as You Scale
BigCommerce tracks sales, not your books. Here's where accounting breaks down for growing stores and what you can do to keep your numbers clean.
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Why Is My BigCommerce Inventory Always Wrong? Common Causes and Fixes
BigCommerce shows 50 units, your warehouse has 30. Here are the most common reasons your eCommerce inventory is wrong and what you can do about it.
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How to Choose the Right ERP Partner for Your eCommerce Business
Not all ERP partners understand eCommerce businesses. Here's what to look for and what to ask so you choose a SaaS partner that fits your online business.
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Is QuickBooks Enough for My eCommerce Business Without an ERP System?
QuickBooks handles your books. Your online store handles sales. But what's handling the gap between them? Here's how to tell if you need an ERP solution.
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What Does an ERP Implementation Look Like for an eCommerce Business?
Wondering what happens between choosing an ERP platform and going live? Here's what the implementation process looks like for eCommerce businesses.
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How MiiR Unified eCommerce and Warehouse Operations With Acumatica
See how MiiR replaced QuickBooks and 10 disconnected systems with Acumatica Cloud ERP to automate orders, track inventory in real time, and scale globally.
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Your First 90 Days on Acumatica as a BigCommerce Business
Just connected BigCommerce to Acumatica? Here's what the first 90 days will look like, from order syncing to warehouse improvements to strategic growth.
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Acumatica vs. NetSuite: Which ERP Platform Is Best for BigCommerce?
Comparing Acumatica and NetSuite ERP solutions for your BigCommerce store? See how they differ on integration, pricing, implementation, and long-term fit.
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