Advance Shipping Notice Explained: EDI 856 From the Dock
Learn what an advance shipping notice is, how the EDI 856 hierarchy works, how ASNs drive receiving and shipping, and how to avoid costly ASN chargebacks.
How to Improve Warehouse Picking Accuracy in Convenience Store Distribution
Every convenience store delivery starts long before the truck leaves the distribution center. It starts in the warehouse. When thousands of individual products, cases, customer orders, and delivery routes move through a facility every day, even small picking errors can create problems throughout the rest of the operation. The wrong SKU can lead to a […]
Why Your Supply Chain Control Tower Starts in the Warehouse
A supply chain control tower is only as good as its data. See why warehouse accuracy and EDI feeds are the foundation of visibility and resilience.
What Is LMS in Warehouse? The Hidden Labor Cost Explained
A labor management system (LMS) measures warehouse productivity by person, shift and client. Learn how it works with your WMS and ERP.
CDR Software Heads to the 2026 LAW Annual Meeting in Covington, Louisiana
CDR Software is heading to Covington, Louisiana, next week for the 2026 Louisiana Association of Wholesalers (LAW) Annual Meeting, taking place October 6–7 at the Southern Hotel. The annual meeting brings together Louisiana wholesalers, distributors, vendors, and industry partners for two days of education, industry updates, networking, and conversations about the issues affecting wholesale distribution. […]
CDR Software Connects With Distributors at the 2026 AWDA Convention
CDR Software is proud to participate in the 2026 Alabama Wholesale Distributors Association (AWDA) Convention, taking place September 20–22 at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The annual convention brings members of Alabama’s wholesale distribution community together for business sessions, networking, industry conversations, and opportunities to strengthen the relationships that keep […]
5 Operational Priorities Shaping Convenience Store Distribution in 2026
Convenience store distribution continues to evolve quickly. Retail customers expect faster service and easier ways to do business. Product assortments are becoming more complex. Distribution teams are being asked to improve productivity while controlling costs. At the same time, managers have access to more operational data than ever before. The challenge is turning all of […]
The Gray Area Between Parcel and LTL Shipping: How to Make the Right Shipping Decision
Discover the variables that influence shipment mode selection and how to avoid costly mistakes For years, shippers have relied on a simple rule: if the package is under 150 pounds, ship it parcel. If it’s over, ship it less-than-truckload (LTL). While that guideline still influences shipping decisions today, it’s become less of a reliable indicator […]
CDR Software Heads to CDBX 2026 in Aventura, Florida
CDR Software is heading to Florida for the 2026 Convenience Distribution Business Exchange (CDBX), taking place September 14–17 at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura. Hosted by the Convenience Distribution Association (CDA), CDBX brings convenience product distributors and trading partners together for focused, one-on-one business meetings, networking, and conversations about the […]
The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Systems in Convenience Store Distribution
Convenience store distributors have more technology available to them than ever before. Sales teams have customer information. Operations teams manage inventory and orders. Drivers rely on delivery information. Accounting tracks financial performance. Retail customers increasingly interact through digital ordering tools. The problem begins when those systems don’t communicate effectively. A customer updates an order, but […]