2025 Recap: Key Shipping Insights for IBM i Shippers from Our Top 3 Blogs
Explore a roundup of this year’s top three blogs, packed with essential insights to help you navigate the shifting logistics landscape As we close the chapter on another year, one thing remains certain: the logistics landscape is evolving at a record pace. Increasing shipping costs, surcharges, and shifting carrier strategies have challenged shippers to rethink […]
Warehouse Staffing Strategies: Hiring and Retaining the Best Talent
Struggling to build a reliable, high-performing warehouse team? You’re not alone. Quick Takeaways Always recruit, even when you’re fully staffed, to avoid last-minute hiring. Clear job descriptions help you attract people who are a good fit. A fast, organized hiring process helps you secure strong candidates quickly. Step-by-step training and a mentor program help new […]
2025 Year in Review: Strengthening Connections and Building Momentum
2025 was all about connection, collaboration, and steady growth for CDR Software. As the year wraps up, we’re reflecting on the progress made alongside our customers, partners, and team members. Our mission remains clear: help convenience distributors operate more efficiently, adapt to change, and succeed through technology. From major events to customer education, 2025 reinforced […]
Optimizing Stock Levels for Convenience Distributors: How to Calculate the Right Amount of Inventory
Struggling to find the balance between too much inventory and too little? Learn how to calculate and maintain optimal stock levels for your business. At a Glance Keep enough stock to meet demand without tying up cash in excess inventory. Use data and forecasting to guide purchasing and replenishment decisions. Leverage ERP tools like […]
Shipping Struggle, Solved: How a Shipping Software + ERP Integration Empowers Manufacturers
Discover how the right technology integration is key to transforming manufacturing shipping operations Today’s manufacturing companies are feeling the pressure. Across the supply chain, customer expectations are growing, costs continue to climb, and operational accuracy is a necessity. At the same time, many manufacturers are struggling with bottlenecks behind the scenes, making it difficult to […]
Why Shippers Are Turning to Transborder Consolidation for Cross-Border Success
Discover how automated consolidation and advanced shipping technology streamline cross-border shipping International borders are meant to separate countries, not slow down the movement of goods. However, when it comes to international logistics, those lines on the map can create major complexity and inefficiencies. Additional fees, longer lead times, carrier coordination, and country-specific rules and regulations […]
Join CDR Software at the 2025 SLD Business Resource Meeting in Salt Lake City
November 11–13, 2025 • Salt Lake City, Utah Next week, industry leaders from across the South will gather in Salt Lake City for the Southern Leadership Division (SLD) Business Resource Meeting—an event dedicated to exploring innovation, leadership, and growth in the convenience distribution industry. For distributors, this annual meeting offers something invaluable: time to connect […]
Webinar: Stay Current with DAC and IBM Systems
Outdated systems can put your business at risk. Discover how to keep DAC and IBM environments running strong. Live Webinar: Thursday, October 30th | 1 PM CT / 2 PM ET Keeping your systems current is essential to maintaining performance, security, and long-term support. For DAC ERP users, staying up to date with cumulative releases, […]
Simplifying International Shipping Documentation with Multi-Carrier Shipping Software
Discover how a shipping manager streamlined cross-border shipping operations with smarter software solutions If you’ve ever shipped across borders, you’ve probably discovered the real challenge isn’t the distance, but the documentation it requires. Every international shipment comes with a stack of required forms including commercial invoices, certificates of origin, bills of lading (BOL), packing lists, […]
Webinar: Modernize Shipping on Your IBM i System (AS/400) and Unlock New Efficiencies
Join Varsity Logistics’ experts on October 27 to learn how to streamline carrier management, cut costs, and extend the power of your IBM i system with modern shipping solutions. Shipping is no longer just moving goods — it’s one of the most complex and costly parts of distribution. With more carriers, tighter delivery windows, stricter […]