Welcoming our new CFO!
This year, the Unleashed team welcomes Cameron Ford as our new Chief Financial Officer! With over ten years of experience managing the financials for software and technology companies, Cameron and his team are focused on supporting the growth of our business globally. Why did you join Unleashed? It’s an exciting organisation that has a whole [&he ... Read More
February 12, 2019 NZ, Unleashed HQHow to Grow Your Transactions by 250% like Good Buzz
Alex Campbell, co-founder of Good Buzz, stopped consuming alcohol eight years ago but his wife, Amber, wanted to give him an alternative that he could take to barbeques and social functions. They found that kombucha, a fermented sweetened tea, had the same flavour profile as beer but without the alcohol! Four years later in 2014, […] ... Read More
February 11, 2019 beverage, beverage industry, beverage manufacturing, customer story, NZ, Unleashed featuresWrapping Up the Year with a Hackathon
Following our successful Hackathon last year, we held another Hackathon on 13 Dec. The aim of this was to explore creative solutions through technology. Why a Hackathon? We recognise that Hackathons are a great way to stimulate the creative muscles and problem-solving skills while introducing a healthy dose of competition. Our Hackathons are a grea ... Read More
December 20, 2018 hackathon, NZ, Unleashed HQOur Search for an Unleashed Development Intern Superstar
Last week, we met with all the candidates for our Development intern programme for the day. It was a full day of activities and it sure went by quickly! Our Development Internship Programme will run for 12 weeks. This period will see our intern working closely with other developers in Unleashed, bring their ideas to […] ... Read More
December 14, 2018 NZ, Unleashed HQFuture eCommerce Fulfilment Trends – What Will 2019 Bring?
For an industry that didn’t exist 50 years ago, eCommerce has rapidly taken off and continue to evolve. When the words eCommerce is mentioned businesses are quick to mention B2C trends and but what about B2B trends which are arguably just as important to understand? In this article, we will explore upcoming trends in eCommerce […] ... Read More
October 30, 2018 eCommerce, NZ, order fulfillment, shipping, supply chain7 eCommerce Trends NZ Businesses Should Know
Make sure you stay ahead of the curve this financial year. Find out about the fastest growing eCommerce trends in New Zealand. New Zealand consumers increasingly use online shopping Each year, more and more New Zealanders are shopping online – as much as 12-15% per year for the last few years, according to the Bank […] ... Read More
July 14, 2018 eCommerce, New Zealand, NZ, retailKeeping Up with e-Commerce Trends in New Zealand
The world of retail e-commerce can be volatile and unpredictable. The way retailers are pitching, pricing and selling their products to consumers is always changing, and retailers must keep an eye on these trends to survive. Consumers have always loved the option to “layby” products in store. Especially in the build up to peak periods [… ... Read More
July 2, 2018 e-commerce, New Zealand, NZHow the Face of Retail is Changing
The face of retail is fundamentally changing. The days of brick and mortar stores are not yet over, but they have a number of other shopping avenues to compete with in today’s market. Online shopping giants like Amazon and eBay have substantially turned our attention and demand to the world of digital purchasing. This has […] ... Read More
April 28, 2018 AU, NZ, retailMillennials and The Alcoholic Beverage Industry
Industry data shows that millennials are not only drinking less alcohol than older generations, but that they are more likely to reject beer in favour of wines and spirits. Brewers however, shouldn’t panic about brewery inventory sitting idle on the shelf. Craft beer continues to dominate the category with global studies showing the craft beer [& ... Read More
January 13, 2018 beer, beer brewing, craft beer, craft brewery, NZ, US, USAWhat’s Stopping SMEs in New Zealand?
SMEs are important part of the New Zealand economy. According to the latest data from Statistics New Zealand, they account for 97 per cent (487,602) of all enterprises, 29 per cent (599,880) of all employees and an estimated 26 per cent of New Zealand’s Gross Domestic Product. Let’s take a look at some of the […] ... Read More
January 10, 2018 business challenges, New Zealand, NZ, small business, SMELooking at SMEs in New Zealand
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) play a major role in the development of the New Zealand economy. SMEs dominate New Zealand industries, generate employment and contribute to the country’s GDP. This article examines the key trends for SMEs in New Zealand as well as prospects for the future. The article also addresses challenges that [&hel ... Read More
December 27, 2017 New Zealand, NZ, SMEsThe Dance of Technology and Business
Conducting business is no longer as simple, and dare we say primitive, as being present in the store at the point of sale, making said sale, recording said sale and replenishing inventory stock – all in a very hands-on manner. The technology sector, which has grown in and of itself in the last decade at […] ... Read More
December 19, 2017 business software, mobile technology, NZThe State of New Zealand’s Manufacturing Industry
While there is strong growth in the construction, meat and dairy industries, New Zealand is experiencing an overall decline in traditional large-scale consumer manufacturing. This is largely due to overseas competitors with greater efficiencies in scale and lower labour costs. That’s not to say that New Zealand’s manufacturing industry is becom ... Read More
November 18, 2017 food manufacturing, manufacturing, New Zealand, NZNew Zealand manufacturing plays pivotal role
New Zealand’s manufacturing industry plays a pivotal role in the improvement of the economy as a whole. Manufacturing in the construction industry and the dairy and meat sector perform particularly well, with research demonstrating promising growth in each sector. Aside from contributing to overall GDP growth, the manufacturing industry also cont ... Read More
October 20, 2017 manufacturing, New Zealand, NZ, supply chainUnleashed Software awarded Xerocon Industry Specific App of the Year
Unleashed Software is thrilled to announce we’ve nabbed the Industry Specific App of the Year at Xerocon London this year! We’d like to extend a huge thank you to the Unleashed team and our supporters! Our lovely UK team is hard at work at Xerocon London this year so if you’re there, do drop by […] ... Read More
October 5, 2017 AU, awards, GB, NZ, US, xero, XeroconUnleashed Software secures $7.0 million investment funding to accelerate growth
Unleashed Software is excited to announce that we’ve secured a Series C investment of NZ$7.0 million from Movac, New Zealand’s most experienced technology investment company. CEO of Unleashed Software, Gareth Berry, comments: “We have been building our core product and markets for eight years now and the market now feels like it is really ... Read More
October 4, 2017 AU, Auckland, funding, GB, investment, New Zealand, NZ, USAt The Cutting Edge: the State of New Zealand Manufacturing in 2017
Manufacturing is big business in New Zealand. Manufactured goods make up approximately 85% of our merchandise exports, with the manufacturing sector contributing over $23 billion of real GDP into the New Zealand economy in 2016. The New Zealand manufacturing sector is also on the rise; over the last several years, New Zealand’s manufacturing sect ... Read More
September 28, 2017 manufacturers, manufacturing, New Zealand, NZ, supply chain, traceabilityA snapshot of manufacturing in New Zealand in 2017
Sales, seasonally adjusted for the March 2017 quarter compared with the December 2016 quarter, show that total manufacturing in New Zealand fell 0.3 percent; excluding meat and dairy product manufacturing, sales rose 1.7 percent. Meat and dairy product manufacturing fell 7.8 percent. In light of this, the value of total manufacturing in New Zealand ... Read More
September 21, 2017 inventory management system, lean manufacturing, manufacturing, New Zealand, NZSupply Chain Management: The Supply and Demand of Beer
The basic tenet of a market economy is arguably the concept of supply and demand. The quantity of which a product or service is demanded by your customers will dictate the amount of a product or service delivered by you as the supplier. In addition to this, supply and demand variables can be impacted according […] ... Read More
August 5, 2017 beer, beer brewing, breweries, brewery inventory management, inventory management, New Zealand, NZProvidoré Gifts NZ rely on accurate data for their retail business with Unleashed
Jason Suckling, managing director of Providoré Gifts NZ, bought into the company in 2013. With his team, they provide top level gifts for customers who want to leave an impressive and memorable impression. Catering to both individuals and businesses, their customers range from CEOs to someone who wants a memorable gift for their friend’s birthda ... Read More
July 13, 2017 customer story, inventory accuracy, inventory management software, inventory management solution, New Zealand, NZ, Providoré Gifts NZ