Inventory & Accounting ERP Software
4.3/5 (31 reviews)Flexible and User-friendly Inventory Management and Accounting ERP Software.
Every wholesale and distribution business knows the importance of effective inventory management and control. As an all-in-one solution, Blue Link ERP includes functionality for robust inventory management, but also accounting, order entry and processing, warehouse management and contact management, in order to manage the entire business. Blue Link also provides advanced functionality to meet the specific needs of clients such as eCommerce integration, POS, lot tracking, landed cost tracking and barcode scanning.
Blue Link ERP provides inventory management software tools, normally used in higher end operations, at affordable prices for small / medium size distributors and wholesalers.
The following is a brief overview of some of the inventory management specific tools Blue Link offers:
• Inventory Counts - supports full and cycle counts, and retroactive entry of counted items
• Lot Tracking / Costing - crucial for companies in the food, medical and pharmaceutical industries, among others
• Serialized Inventory
• Backorder Management - rules-based automated allocation of received inventory to backorders
• Multiple Warehouses and Inventory Locations
• Automated Replenishment Routines - system-generated purchase orders
• Ability to link a Purchase Order directly to a Sales Order
• Multiple Units of Measure - user defined
• Support for Kits and BOM
• Landed Costs - tracking your true inventory costs
• Inter-Warehouse and Inter-Company transfers
Blue Link’s strong accounting component includes features for in-house payroll, multi-language, multi-location, and multi-currency functionalities. Standard accounting modules such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, job costing and return merchandise authorization are also built into the software.
"From accounting through streamlining the order entry process, and Inventory management, this was the only solution, of the many we reviewed, that covered all the bases. Best of all, the solution including services was well within our budget." says Allan Sklar, CEO of Black Knight
Pros
When we first purchased Blue Link, the first couple years of our operations were great with the design of the system. I was able to customize to our needs. To the needs of my sales team, and warehouse. The accounting side needs work. It's very user friendly once you get to learn the system. The support staff is great. You need to build up issues because they charge for every 15 minutes regardless of the work. There is no user manual so you cant search things. At the beginning I was directly involved with major players that assisted us during IT troubles. It was great.
Cons
It really hurts me to write this because I thought Blue Link was going to resolve our issues. I believe the people that work there are great. I spoke with Mark (the owner) during the whole process. And he delivered a product that worked for us. I was very involved in the customization for this product. I needed it to do exactly what we discussed. All of that was met. The issue becomes now, 6 years down the road they are refusing to do any more custom work. The customization I did is now obsolete because formatting changes by third party trucking lines we have to work with (out of our hands). Now I'm back to square one and they refuse to help even though I pay support hours to do contract work on our current edition. I went back to our emails and not once did they ever mention during the purchasing process we would be require to upgrade. Instead they are forcing us to upgrade to the current system which is $60,000. That's a brand new system. They've literally told me to look for another software option instead of trying to work with me. The adjustment to the customization is not a big deal, but the owner will not discuss this with me. They have become closed minded to me. I'm stuck for now being a small business.
Pros
The most impressive part about BlueLink is not the software (more on that in a bit), but the people. When we did our due diligence in searching for a new accounting system, we narrowed our search down to three different providers. Each offered, for the most part, the same type of software and features that my company needed. What set BlueLink apart from the other two was the level of engagement we received from our initial phone call. We immediately felt at home and had not just the right software, but the right partner to grow our business. That partnership remains even stronger today.
As to the software, the ERP interface is perfect for our wholesale distribution company. From tracking inbound ocean containers to automated reporting, BlueLink saves us both time and money. One area that has really stood out for our organization is the level of customization we have been able to implement over the past 24 months that has really helped us streamline our operations. This level of customization would not be possible without the partnership we have been able to build over the past few years.
Cons
BlueLink's software interface at times feels somewhat dated and can create some challenges in navigation. Their periodic updates have addressed many of these issues and has helped with additional drill-down capabilities. Database managment with our SKU count can be somewhat cumbersome and we have worked with BlueLink to help address and improve.
Thank you for this fantastic review, Michael. Our vision at Blue Link is to be the most valuable, important and trusted business partner in the eyes of our customers so we're beyond glad to hear that we have done just that. We have enjoyed getting to know you and your team over the years and hope to continue to our partnership for years to come!
As for our user interface, Furniture Classics will be upgraded to our latest version (V14) at the time of your next maintenance date in July. You'll find that the new user interface is a lot sleeker and smoother to operate on. We can't wait for you to try out all the new bells and whistles!
Pros
Blue Link's system is easy to use and very intuitive once you under it and the multitude of features. The new interface is visually appealing and allows for an even better experience. Blue Link's customer support staff are fantastic and are always available to help and guide anyone from our team through both high level issues and minor details. Highly recommend!
Cons
No system is perfect, but for a small-to-medium size business like ours, it's pretty close. I would make sure, when the time is right, to upgrade to the larger server storage available, as sometimes we find our data (always at the wrong time) eats up the basic storage package that comes with Blue Link
Thank you so much for your kind words, Tal. We really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to share your experience and so glad to hear that you like our new user interface! We look forward to continuing to be a part of Oliberte's growth.
Pros
The reason we chose Blue Link is that we could customize lots of things that are specific to our business and operation. We also wanted a hosting option so we could get away from needing an in house server. Their staff (both tech support and sales) is very knowledgeable and I often turn to them for advice on how to manage aspects of my business.
Cons
As a hosted customer I wish my contract included some basic tech support and I would not have to pay for support hours for simple questions or small problems we may encounter from time to time.
Thank you, Tahseen for your wonderful review. We're so fortunate to have a talented team to be able to customize features for our customers! It's important to us that all aspects of your business are implemented perfectly to help you remain competitive in the industry and we are glad you find our staff to be a great resource for your company. Thanks for being a great customer!
We have been using BL for a number of years now. We have a quite integrated platform, connecting our inventory management, warehouse management, accounting, CRM, website platform, and EDI relationships. Working quite closely with the team at BL has been very enjoyable and progressive. BL has supported our business through new developments and custom coding as we have grown over the years.
Pros
All of our daily business activities are stored in once central place. We use multiple external services and they all work with BL. There has always been a team of people on BL side to help, support or customize any of our needs as we grow.
Remote Desktop connection allows us access to our system from anywhere in the world. Our data is stored on an external server, which keeps our business safe.
Cons
Visual appeal could be upgraded, and this update is coming soon according to BL.
For more information in regards to pricing, please contact a Blue Link representative today at 1-877-258-5465
As an all-in-one solution, Blue Link ERP helps businesses streamline and automate their processes through robust functionality and a dedicated team of support staff and consultants.
In addition to a sophisticated inventory management and accounting core, Blue Link ERP also provides advanced functionality to meet the specific needs of clients across a variety of industries. Examples include POS, lot tracking, landed cost tracking, eCommerce integration, barcode scanning and mobile sales applications.
With Blue Link ERP you are on top of all aspects of your business management.
• Purchase the right quantities of inventory at the right time
• Have the information you need at your fingertips when making a sale
• Effectively manage your warehouse
• eCommerce integration for both B2B and B2C sales
• Use powerful tools to handle backorder processing, movement of inventory, and tracking of true costs
• Keep track of all customer/vendor/prospect communication throughout the system
• In-depth reporting options: built-in reports, SQL Reporting, Crystal Reports or direct import into Excel
Below are some frequently asked questions for Blue Link ERP.
Blue Link ERP offers the following pricing plans:
Starting from: US$500.00/month
Pricing model: One Time License, Subscription
Free Trial: Not Available
For more information in regards to pricing, please contact a Blue Link representative today at 1-877-258-5465
Blue Link ERP offers the following features:
Blue Link ERP has the following typical customers:
Mid Size Business, Small Business
Blue Link ERP supports the following languages:
English
Blue Link ERP has the following pricing plans:
One Time License, Subscription
We do not have any information about what devices Blue Link ERP supports
Blue Link ERP integrates with the following applications:
SphereWMS, Spreadsheet Server
Blue Link ERP offers the following support options:
FAQs, Phone Support, Video Tutorials
I think we would have continued a great relationship if they stated we had to upgrade from day 1. That was not the case. And the support contract says they are to work on the current edition. They have turned a blind eye and the owner refuses to work with us.