
The Benefits of Embracing Digital Business Management in the Construction Supplies Industry
When it comes to digitalisation, the construction supplies industry is something of a traditionalist. Many firms in the sector have dragged their feet in adopting emerging technologies, with complacency leaving the industry falling behind other

How to Evaluate Your Wholesale Distribution Business Model
2020 proved a tumultuous year for businesses in all sectors. The coronavirus pandemic, coupled with Brexit uncertainty, made for an unstable commercial landscape, and it’s only now that we’re beginning to see renewed confidence and green shoots

Using ERP in the Janitorial, Cleaning and PPE Supplies Industry
Whilst we’ve seen recent COVID lockdowns cause many businesses to shut their doors, those still operating have significantly increased their demand for cleaning and PPE supplies. As the COVID vaccine rolls out and businesses start to re-open,

New Technologies to Keep an Eye on in 2021
Tumultuous as 2021 may seem, the ongoing pandemic has done little to slow the evolution and emergence of new tech. Indeed, as the vaccine rollout continues at pace, confidence is returning to many industry sectors – with businesses keen to

Using ERP in the Tile and Flooring Industry
According to a survey carried out by ‘The Stocklist’ flooring magazine, 65%* of UK flooring companies finished much better than expected in 2020. This was after a concerted effort was made by all to maintain sales and service during the pandemic.

7 Steps to Prepare Your Business for an ERP System Implementation
ERP software is proven to offer a huge range of benefits to businesses in every industry and sector. But before you can start enjoying the technology’s attributes, there’s the small matter of ERP implementation to contend with.

The UK’s Most Wanted Software Revealed
Leaning on software to simplify day-to-day tasks has become an intrinsic part of the modern working landscape. Whatever the sector or industry, our reliance on technology has never been more apparent – with the majority of businesses trusting

8 ways to Increase Profit Margins using your Business Software
While there are many factors squeezing your net profit margin that are out of your control – Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic to name but a few – there are ways you can make a difference. Understanding and controlling your costs is one and

Using ERP in the Food and Beverage Industry
No industry has been left untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact on the food and beverage industry however has been two-fold. We had the complete shutdown of pubs, restaurants and food outlets; which saw them ground to a halt. And

10 Techniques for Managing Your Stock Levels Effectively
For many businesses, December is the time of the year when ineffective inventory management or stock control practices can impact the bottom line. Whether a supplier order was out of sync with demand, lead times weren’t recorded in the system, or