For many businesses, the cash tied up in stock can be 20%, 30% or even 40% of annual turnover. When considering those amounts, even seemingly small inventory management decisions can have a far-reaching and compounding effect across the organisation and on the bottom...
It will come as no surprise to hear that having control of your stock is critical to success and yet many in wholesale and distribution don’t go beyond the fundamentals of stock management and are losing out. We know that the golden rule calls for the right product...
Supply chains are complex ecosystems that require tending to – they operate on a foundation of relationships and decision making. This means that you can never fully automate the S(I)&OP activity across the supply chain. The process cannot sustain itself without...
‘Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth’ – Mike Tyson Plans are easy to come up with. The challenge is ensuring that they are good ones – able to withstand tests of turbulence and unexpected shocks. There are lots of signs to keep an eye out for as...
We’ve previously considered the importance of strong inventory health to your success in wholesale/distribution. The health of your entire business is crucial though so here are 10 symptoms of larger problems you should be looking out for: Responding to disruption...
Consumers are demanding shorter delivery times. Retailers are placing a greater premium on service levels. Costs are rising and inbound and outbound logistics are troublesome. It’s not enough to merely manage inventory, it needs optimizing. https://t.co/MEAfDPy7Ut
Many consumers believe that brands bear as much responsibility for positive change as governments. In a 2020 McKinsey report, 66% of all respondents and 75% of millennial respondents to the survey said they consider sustainability when making a purchase. https://t.co/u1e4VKRgdS
AGR Dynamics will be exhibiting @DirectionsEMEA in October. Visit us at booth S07 to learn more on how our latest addition, a new SaaS solution works on top of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to help minimize waste in the supply chain!
The UK appears to be hitting peak supply chain challenge. As the constraints of COVID restrictions have eased, difficulties with driver shortages and availability right the way up the supply chain are coming to light. https://t.co/iPuGZhiowK
