--- title: Expertek Blog | product updates description: product updates | Read the latest in distribution industry thought leadership from Expertek President Ken Mostello. Subscribe so you don't miss a post! --- [![Expertek](https://blog.expertek.com/hubfs/Expertek_July2017/Img/logo.png "Expertek")](https://www.expertek.com/) [![DEMO](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3485809/d6042c15-9d5a-4688-8cb5-debd9e14d5bc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3485809/d6042c15-9d5a-4688-8cb5-debd9e14d5bc) 1-508-624-0006 [info@expertek.com](mailto:info@expertek.com?subject=Hello%20from%20the%20Expertek%20website) - [HOME](http://www.expertek.com) - [SOLUTIONS](https://www.expertek.com/core-solutions) - [Infor CloudSuite Distribution](https://www.expertek.com/infor-cloudsuite-distribution) - [Infor Distribution SX.e](https://www.expertek.com/infor-distribution-sxe) - [Infor Distribution FACTS](https://www.expertek.com/infor-distribution-facts) - [Infor Storefront](https://www.expertek.com/infor-storefront) - [Infor CRM](https://www.expertek.com/infor-crm) - [Infor Xi](https://www.expertek.com/infor-xi) - [Warehouse Automation](https://www.expertek.com/warehouse-automation-twl) - [Acumatica for Manufacturers](https://www.expertek.com/acumatica-for-manufacturers) - [Extension Products](https://www.expertek.com/extension-products) - [MANAGED SERVICES](https://www.expertek.com/managed-services) - [IT Infrastructure & Services](https://www.expertek.com/it-infrastructure-services) - [Technology Consulting](https://https://www.expertek.com/technology-consulting) - [Cloud Technology Primer](https://www.expertek.com/cloud-technology-primer) - [MOBILITY SOLUTIONS](https://www.expertek.com/mobility-solutions) - [OrderPoint](https://www.expertek.com/orderpoint) - [FieldOffice](https://www.expertek.com/fieldoffice) - [SupplyLine](https://www.expertek.com/supplyline) - [ABOUT](https://www.expertek.com/about-us) - [Newsroom](https://www.expertek.com/newsroom) - [Leadership](https://www.expertek.com/leadership) - [Careers](https://www.expertek.com/careers) - [BLOG](https://blog.expertek.com) - [CONTACT](https://www.expertek.com/contact) - [Settings](https://www.expertek.com/settings) # Expertek Blog ## [Our top takeaways from the TUG Connects 2018 Conference](https://blog.expertek.com/our-top-takeaways-from-tug-connects-2018) Posted by [Kenneth Mostello](https://blog.expertek.com/author/kenneth-mostello) on Apr 6, 2018 3:53:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.expertek.com/hubfs/TUG%20Square.jpg)](https://blog.expertek.com/our-top-takeaways-from-tug-connects-2018)   The Expertek team wrapped up a busy month of March with four days in Phoenix at TUG Connects 2018, the annual meeting for users of Infor Distribution software. It's our favorite conference because it always shines a spotlight on the most important issues, trends, and opportunities in the distribution industry.   [Read More](https://blog.expertek.com/our-top-takeaways-from-tug-connects-2018) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.expertek.com/our-top-takeaways-from-tug-connects-2018#comments-listing) Topics: [Innovation in Distribution Survey](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/innovation-in-distribution-survey), [distribution](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/distribution), [product updates](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/product-updates), [TUG conference](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/tug-conference), [innovation](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/innovation) ## [TUG Connects Preview #3: Enabling eCommerce for distributors](https://blog.expertek.com/tug-connects-preview-ecommerce-for-distributors) Posted by [Kenneth Mostello](https://blog.expertek.com/author/kenneth-mostello) on Mar 16, 2018 8:50:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.expertek.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_112822367.jpeg)](https://blog.expertek.com/tug-connects-preview-ecommerce-for-distributors) I recently posted an article here entitled, [eCommerce: The #1 Way to Grow Your Distribution Business](https://blog.expertek.com/ecommerce-the-number-one-way-to-grow-your-distribution-business). If you read it, you learned about a small distributor that, having dipped its toes into eCommerce, is going all-in—fully committing to eCommerce while maintaining its traditional sales channels. [Read More](https://blog.expertek.com/tug-connects-preview-ecommerce-for-distributors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.expertek.com/tug-connects-preview-ecommerce-for-distributors#comments-listing) Topics: [distribution](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/distribution), [product updates](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/product-updates), [TUG conference](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/tug-conference) ## [TUG Connects Preview #2: Introducing StarShip for CloudSuite Distribution](https://blog.expertek.com/tug-connects-preview-starship-cloudsuite-distribution) Posted by [Kenneth Mostello](https://blog.expertek.com/author/kenneth-mostello) on Mar 15, 2018 11:23:42 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.expertek.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_49661779.jpeg)](https://blog.expertek.com/tug-connects-preview-starship-cloudsuite-distribution) This is the second of my three posts previewing this month's TUG Connects 2018 conference, and it has one very big piece of news: Expertek has engineered access to ION for the StarShip shipping system—enabling a full integration with Infor's CloudSuite Distribution platform. [Read More](https://blog.expertek.com/tug-connects-preview-starship-cloudsuite-distribution) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.expertek.com/tug-connects-preview-starship-cloudsuite-distribution#comments-listing) Topics: [distribution](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/distribution), [product updates](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/product-updates), [TUG conference](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/tug-conference) ## [TUG Connects Preview #1: Discover the newest OrderPoint enhancements](https://blog.expertek.com/tug-connects-preview-orderpoint-enhancements) Posted by [Kenneth Mostello](https://blog.expertek.com/author/kenneth-mostello) on Mar 13, 2018 11:00:19 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.expertek.com/hubfs/OrderPointLogo.png)](https://blog.expertek.com/tug-connects-preview-orderpoint-enhancements) # **** The TUG Connects conference is just around the corner (March 26-29). The Expertek team is coming to Phoenix with a full load of new products, updates, and enhancements that will help distributors get more value from their SX.e investments, deliver better service to their customers, and accelerate theirbusiness growth. This is the first in a series of "preview" posts to give you a taste of what you'll see at the Expertek booth (Booth #11).   [Read More](https://blog.expertek.com/tug-connects-preview-orderpoint-enhancements) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.expertek.com/tug-connects-preview-orderpoint-enhancements#comments-listing) Topics: [distribution](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/distribution), [product updates](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/product-updates), [TUG conference](https://blog.expertek.com/tag/tug-conference) [All posts](https://blog.expertek.com/all) [![Distributors, start your 2019 business planning by downloading the Expertek ebook, Navigating a Changing Distribution Landscape.](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3485809/0c93438a-29b3-44ac-a618-db0d80b8cca2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3485809/0c93438a-29b3-44ac-a618-db0d80b8cca2) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ##### HEADQUARTERS Expertek Systems, Inc. 100 Locke Drive Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone: 508-624-0006 Email: [info@expertek.com](mailto:info@expertek.com?subject=Hello%20from%20the%20Expertek%20website) [expertek.com](https://www.expertek.com/) ##### CORE SOLUTIONS - [Infor CloudSuite Distribution](https://www.expertek.com/infor-cloudsuite-distribution) - [Infor Distribution SX.e](https://www.expertek.com/infor-distribution-sxe) - [Infor Distribution FACTS](https://www.expertek.com/infor-distribution-facts) - [Infor Storefront](https://www.expertek.com/infor-storefront) - [Infor CRM](https://www.expertek.com/infor-crm) - [Infor Xi](https://www.expertek.com/infor-xi) - [Warehouse Automation (TWL)](https://www.expertek.com/warehouse-automation-twl) - [Mobility Solutions](https://www.expertek.com/mobility-solutions) - [Acumatica for Manufacturing](https://www.expertek.com/acumatica-for-manufacturers) - [Managed Services](https://www.expertek.com/it-infrastructure-services) - [Technology Consulting](https://www.expertek.com/technology-consulting) ##### DRIVING SUCCESS FOR DISTRIBUTORS At Expertek, we understand distribution and how lo leverage the latest technology to make your business more productive and more profitable. 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