A recent study revealed that the 58% of UK businesses are aware of the need to improve their supply chains. Consequently, most are transitioning away from the ‘just in time’ model that prioritises cost efficiency over other factors, to a ‘just in case’ system. The pandemic has had a damaging effect on British organisations since its onset, with 66% experiencing delayed production, 64% suffering a dip in revenues, and 58% losing customers. Subsequently, 23% of businesses anticipate ongoing supply chain problems until at least summer 2023. To stay resilient against external factors, businesses ..read more

This month the OrderWise development team have been hard at work to bring users some fantastic new features and improvements. Here’s what Version 23.2 has in store: Default bin display When using an Android HHT to move stock, you can now tap the trolley icon at the top right of the screen to show a list of items that have been added to the trolley. Each item will have a default bin number that was set up in the Stock Information tab. Similarly, if you look at the items in a certain group, the item in the default bin will be marked. If no bin is marked, then the default bin isn’t being used. W ..read more

Managing a warehouse takes a great deal of energy, effort, and expense. The building is vast, the real-estate is valuable, and the market is variable enough that you need to always approach the process with flexibility. The costs will always be considerable, but there are simple ways and means to prevent them from becoming crippling. To help you make the very most of your warehouse, and how it works, consider the following three ways to save money in your warehouse. 1. Look to the lighting A well-lit warehouse is absolutely necessary. For everything from safety and security to effectiveness a ..read more

Whatever your business model, international trade is an important consideration for any growing enterprise. With big opportunities available for both buyer and seller, the ambition of successfully stepping into new global markets has the potential to take any business to new heights. Not only does expanding overseas provide diversification and additional revenue, it can also mean exposure to different methods of doing business. Similarly, the fallout of the turbulent economy has meant UK businesses have no choice but to adapt to changes in the market. Many are finding the costs and paperwork ..read more

2023 has begun! A new year of potential, possibility, and progress. With the help of the ERP and WMS software suite supplied by OrderWise, there is one other P that can be added to that list. Prosperity. Over 1,300 businesses in the UK and beyond use OrderWise on a daily basis because they know that their business runs smoother with support from our software. Software that is updated and enhanced every month. Read in full here what is on offer this month. To see some of the highlights, read on. Courier integration A regular feature of the OrderWise upgrades has nearly always been the way the ..read more

The current socio-economic climate is proving incredibly challenging for practically every business to confidently navigate. With no indication as to when the financial unrest will resolve, warehouse-utilising companies are feeling pressure like never before to protect their profits and maintain a stable cash flow. Desperate to minimise any risk to order fulfilment and profitability, right now businesses are anxious to spend money and make significant investments. However, in a panic to protect costs, it’s easy for businesses to succumb to the pitfall that is standstill. Operations become st ..read more

The wider picture As we’re all aware, consumer expectations around stock availability, free delivery and timescales have accelerated in recent years. Basically, a few clicks and something can be at your doorstep the next day or even in a few hours. However, as well as managing these expectations and protecting your customer relationships to ensure retention, you’ve also got to manage your operational costs effectively and realistically. Meeting these delivery expectations is essential to secure sales and repeat business. However, transportation and delivery operations can become an extravagan ..read more

As the post-Christmas and January sales peaks begin to fall, businesses are finally given the time to reflect on their performance over the last few months. It’s not just a measurement of sales figures, it’s a question of operational efficiency during the winter sales season. Did your stock levels meet demand? Did your lead times ensure orders were fulfilled on time? What was your error rate? Were the right promotions and discounts applied to the right customers? Are you coping with the returns from this period? Now, ask yourself, if you had complete visibility across all your operations a ..read more

In today’s turbulent market, ensuring your stock levels are constantly kept accurate and up to date is at the core of your operational efficiency and profitability. With 69% of companies admitting to not having total visibility on their supply chains, managing varying stock levels and categories can be one of your most critical challenges and one of your biggest financial losses if not properly managed. Securing stock and storage With a shortage of available warehousing space being one of 2022’s biggest bottlenecks for the industry, warehouse-utilising businesses will continue to be under im ..read more

However you’re spending this festive season, all of us here at OrderWise wish you a wonderful time and a well-deserved break. As we come to the end of a challenging and often turbulent year, we thank you for your continued business partnership – and look forward to working with you on your plans and priorities in 2023 and beyond. OrderWise Holiday Support Hours A reminder that should you need to contact OrderWise Support over the holiday period, you can do so during these holiday opening hours: Friday 23rd December 8am to 5pm Monday 26th December (Christmas Day Bank Holiday) CLOSED ..read more