How You Can Simplify Your Supply Chain
For many supply chain managers at wholesale, distribution, and manufacturing companies, simplifying the supply chain can be a difficult task. An efficient and effective supply chain is fundamental to the success of these types of businesses, and the key to ensuring their efficacy is their simplification. In this article, we outline three key ways b ... Read More
February 21, 2019 3pl, distributors, inventory management software, manufacturers, supply chain, wholesaleWhy eCommerce Businesses Must Get Inventory Management Right
With the ability to facilitate 24/7 online selling for both B2B and B2C operations, it is no wonder eCommerce has rapidly taken off. By selling through online channels, consumers have easy access to niche products that otherwise would not be available in brick-and-mortar stores or products that are not available to them locally. There are [… ... Read More
August 3, 2018 distributors, inventory management, inventory stock, retailUnderstanding eCommerce for Distributors
Retailers are taking advantage of eCommerce platforms like websites and social media for marketing and sales purposes, and it’s paying off. However, capitalising on the eCommerce trend may look slightly different for distributors. In this article, we explain the benefits of eCommerce for distributors, and how businesses can take advantage of this ... Read More
July 20, 2018 distribution, distributors, eCommerce, multi-channeleCommerce Strategies for the Manufacturing Sector
eCommerce is a major driver in shaping the way consumers shop and what they expect from that shopping experience. A considerable sales shift has seen consumers move away from brick-and-mortar stores, preferring to make purchases online via eCommerce platforms. Digital eCommerce has radically altered the face of retail but this is hardly news to ret ... Read More
July 5, 2018 B2B, distributors, eCommerce, manufacturersWhat does eCommerce Mean for Distributors?
The rise in multi-channel fulfilment adds an ever-increasing complexity throughout the distribution supply chain with the emergence of digital commerce a disruptive force for both manufacturing inventory wholesalers and distribution companies. Traditionally, distribution companies are known for their great customer service, and industrial wholesale ... Read More
July 5, 2018 B2B, distributors, e-commerce, eCommerce, manufacturersHow Manufacturers are Overcoming the Challenges of eCommerce
Until now, retail has been the predominant sector when it comes to online sales and digital eCommerce. However, manufacturing and B2B are more readily embracing online technology and eCommerce platforms, with early adopters gaining significant market share. While many manufacturers and B2B organisations understand the value of utilising digital pla ... Read More
July 4, 2018 B2B, distributors, eCommerce, manufacturersHow eCommerce is Changing the Game for Manufacturers and Distributors
We all know that the online store has transformed the retail space forever. Customers have changed their entire shopping habits whilst businesses have discovered hundreds of potential touch points and channels to engage with their customers. This is all in the mature B2C eCommerce industry whilst in comparison, the B2B space is relatively young. Th ... Read More
July 2, 2018 B2B, distributors, e-commerce, inventory management software, manufacturersMoving Your Distribution Off-Shore
International distribution describes the journey of products into international markets and the waiting hands of consumers overseas. Just as distribution can be complex on home soil where inventory management, customer demand, sales and shipping must all work harmoniously together, this is even more so for international distribution where there are ... Read More
May 15, 2018 distribution, distributors, logistics, supply chainSee you at the Naturally Good Business Summit!
The Naturally Good Business Summit is back again this year. Unleashed Software is excited to be sponsoring this event so whether you’re a startup or an established business, the Naturally Good Business Summit will fuel strategic thinking and teach the essential growth strategies for brands, manufacturers and distributors. Unleashed Software will ... Read More
April 26, 2018 beverage manufacturing, distributors, events, food and beverage, food manufacturer, manufacturers, manufacturingAmazon in Australia: Formidable Amazon and the Threat to Intermediaries
Welcome to the final installment of our Amazon in Australia series! This series of articles explores e-commerce in Australia, and how Amazon will affect Australian wholesalers and distributors. In our third article, we discuss what intermediaries like wholesalers and distributors can expect from this retailing juggernaut. Amazon is finally up and r ... Read More
December 19, 2017 Amazon, AU, Australia, B2B, distributors, e-commerce, US, wholesale, wholesalersAmazon in Australia: Can Local Businesses Stand Up to Amazon Business?
Welcome to the second of our Amazon in Australia series! This series of articles explores e-commerce in Australia, and how Amazon will affect Australian wholesalers and distributors. Our second article in this series will explore the impact of Amazon Business on Australian intermediaries. Click here to read the first article of the series. Jeff Bez ... Read More
December 18, 2017 Amazon, AU, Australia, B2B, distributors, e-commerce, wholesale, wholesalersAmazon in Australia: Surveying the Australian E-Commerce Landscape
Welcome to the first of our Amazon in Australia series! This series of articles explores e-commerce in Australia, and how Amazon will affect Australian wholesalers and distributors. This article explores the current Australian e-commerce landscape and what drives Australian consumers. E-commerce is immature Australia’s e-commerce landscape is sti ... Read More
December 18, 2017 Amazon, AU, Australia, B2B, distributors, e-commerce, wholesale, wholesalersImplementing Value Stream Mapping in Your Business
Efficient businesses do not stand still. If a business is efficient, it has likely gotten to that point through a process of continuous improvement. A core aspect of continuous improvement involves closely examining your business’ value chains in order to spot opportunities to advance. Value stream mapping is an essential part of this process. Le ... Read More
December 11, 2017 distributors, manufacturing, supply chainLess Human, More Computer: Is Online Ordering Really Where It’s At?
In this day and age, everything is a race against time where processes need to be more efficient to generate more product in a lesser amount of time, meanwhile utilising no extra staff resources. How is this possible? Well, it’s possible through the automation of equipment and processes, which we can see is the trend […] ... Read More
December 6, 2017 business automation, distributors, wholesaleInventory Management Faux Pas
Inventory management is such an important part of business. It enables the smooth progression of inventory stock all the way from receipt, to manufacture to the storeroom and right into the customer’s waiting hands. Let’s look at what not to do when managing your inventory. Spreadsheet? Tick. Job done A big faux pas in the […] ... Read More
December 6, 2017 distributors, inventory levels, inventory management, wholesaleInventory Management: Five Key Tips for Distributors
Distributors entire business revolves around inventory. Due to the nature of the distribution model where distributors profit by selling inventory to their customers, failing to manage inventory well can be a major liability for distributors. From tasks including inventory receiving, replenishment, inventory stocking, compliance labelling, processi ... Read More
July 10, 2017 automated inventory control, distribution, distributors, inventory automation, inventory management, inventory management system