Fall Forum 2024 | Business, Growth & Leadership
The VAI 2024 Virtual Fall Forum will take place September 17-18 and focus on Business Growth and Leadership. During this complimentary virtual event, VAI clients will discuss how they are using technology to transform their businesses in ways that are both captivating and motivating. VAI specialists will also demonstrate the latest features and functionalities available in the VAI ERP suite.
Day One | Tuesday, September 17, 2024

General Session:

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

In this session, VAI will present current and future development plans and highlight the latest capabilities and functionality of the VAI ERP software suite. These new features include exciting financial management screens, a refreshed MRP program, Warehouse Management enhancements, consolidated Menu System, upgraded CRM functionality, creative Analytics dashboards and reports, and much more.



Afternoon Sessions:

12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

See the specific functionality of VAI's ERP software. Scheduled in half-hour segments, VAI Software Experts will provide application overviews on some of the advanced solutions that are available to drive efficiency and business growth. Attendees will hear real-world experiences shared by VAI customers who are using technology to captivate and inspire change within their businesses.

VAI ERP Sessions
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | How to use New Analytics Dashboards & Reports to Make Better Business Decisions |
(All S2K ERP Platforms)
Analytics provides actionable insights from the vast amounts of data collected by VAI ERP systems. This helps managers and executives make informed decisions based on real-time and historical data rather than intuition alone. By analyzing data on business processes, companies can identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, leading to streamlined operations and cost savings.
1:05 pm - 1:35 pm | Using CRM and Email Marketing to Boost Sales |
(All S2K ERP Platforms)
VAI’s CRM system consolidates customer and prospect data into a single platform, providing a comprehensive view of each customer’s history, preferences, and interactions, which helps in building stronger relationships. When you integrate Marketing Automation with CRM, users can create targeted marketing campaigns based on customer behavior, preferences, and demographics to boost sales.
1:40 pm - 2:10 pm | Transform your Inventory Management Process with Suggested PO Automation |
(All S2K ERP Platforms)
Suggested PO Automation (Supply and Demand Planning) can significantly streamline procurement processes and bring various benefits to organizations. By leveraging advanced formulas over historical or forecasted data, POs are created quickly and accurately and can be optimized for bulk discounts.
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Extend your Enterprise with Mobile Apps for Ordering and Proof of Delivery |
(All S2K ERP Platforms)
Mobile apps are increasingly vital for businesses. They provide a convenient platform for customers to interact with a business, access services, or make purchases anytime and anywhere, increasing user satisfaction and loyalty. Dynamic POD apps provide electronic signature capture and payment processing to ensure delivery accuracy and confirmation.
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm | Advanced Financial Management Capabilities to Streamline Accounting Processes | Learn More
(All S2K ERP Platforms)
New updates to VAI’s Financial Management applications provide exciting new capabilities including advanced management screens, bank and credit card reconciliation, positive pay processing, lock box, and real-time financial reporting through VAI analytics.
3:25 pm - 3:55 pm | Leveraging Android Mobile Devices to Automate your Warehouse |
(All S2K ERP Platforms)
VAI’s Mobile Warehouse application allows businesses to use low-cost mobile devices to significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of warehouse operations. Reduce warehouse churn with an easy-to-use mobile application that speeds up the training of your warehouse staff.
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm | How to Upgrade or add New Applications to your VAI ERP Suite |
(All S2K ERP Platforms)
Upgrading your ERP software can be a complex and resource-intensive process. To ensure a smooth and successful upgrade it is important to have a detailed plan outlining timelines, milestones, resources, and budget. In this session, we will review the steps involved in upgrading your ERP software to the latest release and what can be done to help the new version meet your organizational goals.
4:35 pm - 5:00 pm | Manage Routes and Build Pallets with S2K Route Manager and Truck Builder |
(S2K Food ERP Only)
For companies with their own truck fleet, getting vehicles loaded and on their way can be a very complicated task. Managing routes and stops, vehicle capacity limits, and more must be performed under tight time constraints. S2K Route Manager and Truck Builder application helps managers organize routes, builds pallets, and ensures that warehouse pickers have the right information, maximizing efficiency.
*During these sessions, VAI specialists will be available to answer any of the specific questions you may have on how others may have solved a pressing business issue
Day Two | Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Afternoon Sessions:

Hear from VAI Technical Experts who will guide you on how to run a reliable and secure infrastructure, plus ensure continuous operational and data protection.
VAI Technical Sessions
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | What You Don’t Know About Cloud Computing – But Should |
(On Premise)
All clouds are not created equal, and some cater to certain types of environments. VAI Cloud is built to host ERP software and specializes in the ability to host VAI applications, offering unique capabilities not typically offered in other clouds, such as High Availability and Disaster Recovery. These capabilities enable companies to enhance their business continuity plans and not have to worry about the impacts of infrastructure outages.
1:05 pm - 1:35 pm | Invest in Cybersecurity for the Safety of Your Enterprise |
(On Premise/Cloud)
With today’s unpredictable environment, security is paramount to the survival of your business. Investing in security will protect your business from the various forms of malware and ransomware that you read about daily. We will discuss all the tools and technologies you can utilize to protect your business now and in the future.
1:40 pm - 2:10 pm | Learn About Technology Infrastructure for Your S2K ERP Needs |
(On Premise/Cloud)
Businesses today need modern technology to automate operations throughout the enterprise. See the latest infrastructure technologies available for your S2K ERP needs, from vendors such as IBM, Zebra Technologies, PartnerTech, and others.
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Having a Business Continuity Plan for Operational Resilience |
(On Premise/Cloud)
If your company’s BCP plan is outdated or non-existent, you should learn about the requirements to creating a contingency plan that is right for your business. This includes identifying outage instances, building an incident recovery plan, and utilizing the tools required for operational availability and resiliency.
VAI Partners will highlight third-party solutions that can extend and enhance the VAI ERP Suite.
Partner Sessions
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm | Proactive Tax Compliance: Strategies from Avalara to Reduce Risk and Save Time |
Avalara
Join our tax and compliance experts at Avalara to learn the common risks of compliance and how automation can reduce exposure and enhance operational efficiency. Discover why sales tax compliance matters to ALL businesses. You will learn strategies to:
  • Navigate the complex tax compliance landscape
  • Understand how economic nexus lawsaffect your business (even exempt sellers)
  • Tips to automate, streamline and manage your tax compliance process
3:25 pm - 3:55 pm | Stop Struggling with Your Manual AP Processes |
Fortra
Did you know that 60 to 90% of manual AP tasks can be eliminated with automation? That translates into less tedious work for departmental users like manual data entry and time-consuming matching processes to allow for more time being spent on high-ROI activities. The two biggest components of AP automation involve data extraction and workflow approvals. Implementing these two forms of workflow automation leads to higher levels of AP efficiency and accuracy. Join us to learn how workflow automation technology can optimize critical AP processes within VAI S2K.
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Ship Smarter and Faster, using Digital Shipper Multi-Carrier Shipping Software |
DigitalShipper
Join our session to explore how DigitalShipper's multi-carrier shipping solution seamlessly integrates with VAI’s ERP software to optimize your small parcel and freight shipping processes. Whether you choose our on-premise or cloud-based solution, DigitalShipper is designed to meet the unique needs of manufacturers and distributors, automating every aspect of outbound shipping. Our customizable platform allows you to manage single or multiple shipping locations, streamline carrier interactions, enforce business rules, and gain full visibility into your shipments – all from a centralized system. Discover how DigitalShipper can enhance your shipping efficiency and adapt to your business requirements.
4:35 pm - 5:00 pm | Empowering Modern Commerce: Simplifying Payments for Business Growth |
Verifone
In today’s fast-paced business environment, payment complexities shouldn’t slow you down. That’s why we’ve partnered with VAI to seamlessly integrate our robust payment solutions into their ERP suite, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—your business. Join us in this session as we unveil a forward-thinking payments architecture designed to support your business both now and in the future. From a processor-agnostic gateway and enhanced security with encryption and tokenization to the latest in payment devices and pay-by-link solutions, we’ll demonstrate how robust payment solutions can elevate customer engagement, streamline operations and drive revenue growth.
*During these sessions, VAI specialists and partner experts will be available to assist with questions addressing these specific topics presented

“We are excited to provide our customers with a forum that highlights the advanced technology they can leverage to ensure business continuity, expansion, and prosperity, and to assist them every step of the way.”
Joe Scioscia, Executive Vice President, VAI

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