Technology on the blog.
103 articles on technology from the team building the operating system for growers.
What is an EDI 855 Purchase Order Acknowledgement?
This document has many names. It has been known as a Reverse PO and a Purchase Order Change. Depending on what agreements are in place between the supplier and retailer you are working with, it can be set up in two common ways.
Did You Pay Too Much for a Nursery/Greenhouse Software?
The right software can impact your efficiency, productivity, and success. But what happens when the cost of onboarding new software causes you to feel stuck when it doesn’t work the way you want it to?
Key Elements for Effective Item Identification in Inventory Management Systems
Identifying your items properly so that employees in the yard or greenhouse know what they are is crucial to correct inventory and availability, to accurate picks, and sales order fulfillment.
Understanding The Financial Impact Of Credit Card Fees For Growers and What To Do About It
This blog will walk through a credit card fee example to help illustrate the financial impact and options a grower has to potentially improve sales and cash flow.
Managing Technical Debt in Customized Software Solutions
Learn about technical debt and the impact its silent accumulation has on growers. Read about the four types of technical debt and effective management strategies for them. For growers, addressing technical debt is crucial whether in-house or opting for third-party solutions. Discover how SaaS models emerge as a practical solution. Technical debt is more than a nuisance; it's a necessary consideration for sustained success in horticulture.
Which Technology Trends Will Drive Future Grower Success?
One trend that we at AGS believe will be integral for a grower’s success is using data for holistic decision making.
Which Technology ChatGPT Says Will Help Growers Succeed in 2024
John Beauford talked with Brian Sparks from Greenhouse Grower about future innovations that would help growers. For fun, John asked ChatGPT “What is one technology-related trend in your market that will help growers maintain and build success moving into 2024 and beyond, and why?” Below is the response.
A Guide to 820 EDI for Greenhouse Growers
820 Remittance Advice is a payment document between the buyer and seller. In the context of greenhouse growers, the 820 transaction is specifically designed for the retailer to provide to their vendor for the items paid for.
4 Keys To Avoid The Dark Clouds Of Grower Software Implementation
There are ways to minimize and avoid those storm clouds altogether when you update your grower software systems. With the right process, software supplier and mindset you can enjoy the rain and avoid the storm.
Is It Time for Data Analysis In Your Greenhouse or Nursery?
It can be intimidating to choose a software system to improve your business. Especially if you feel too busy to spend the time to learn about what options are available. However, that might be exactly why this is the time you need to find out how it can benefit your operation.
Improve Pull Labor Efficiency With Sale Order Allocations
Without appropriate records and processes order pulls can become a giant game of ‘find the plants’ where employees wander around, wasting precious time and dollars, trying to find items to fulfill an order.
Agile Scrum - What is it and Why Should You Care?
Agile Scrum, a project management methodology championing adaptability and collaboration; placing customer satisfaction at the forefront. It fosters customer-centric software development with iterative and efficient methods.