6 Strategies to Manage Amazon’s PII Changes
Amazon has announced that it will no longer send customer details to merchants via API. Here’s Lisa Miles-Heal, our Chief Operating Officer, with her take on the decision. At Unleashed, we champion any Good Product business. Any company who is passionate about what they sell: about its provenance, its production process and its impact. These ... Read More
October 11, 2019 Amazon, good products, multichannel, North America, UKDJ Papers says goodbye to cumbersome software for better cloud-based alternative
DJ Papers were facing a growing problem: their bespoke backend system was hampering business growth and their inventory management was spiralling out of control. We had a chat with Karyn Greenwood, finance manager of DJ Papers on how their team overcame those problems. DJ Papers have been a family-owned and run business since 1972. We […] ... Read More
August 9, 2019 customer spotlight, GB, inventory management, inventory management software, manufacturers, retail, UKHow technology can revolutionise businesses — join the conversation
No business is too big to fall and those that don’t keep up with the pace of change in tech will find themselves lagging behind. UHY Hacker Young Manchester is hosting the UK’s first ever UHY digital and AI focused event on 11th June 2019. This event offers insight into the rapid change in technology […] ... Read More
June 6, 2019 accountants, GB, partners, UKUK E-commerce Needs to Prepare for the M-commerce Movement
Ranked by the World Bank as the 9th richest country per capita, the United Kingdom (UK) is home to 65.64 million people. Of this population, there are currently 45.36 million e-commerce users, and this figure is expected to increase with an additional 4.06 million consumers shopping online during the next four years. A significant amount […] ... Read More
June 25, 2018 e-commerce, GB, retail, UK3 Emerging Trends in UK E-Commerce
The UK retail landscape is changing rapidly. Consumer spending is decreasing, competition is increasing between businesses, and people are turning to e-commerce at an unprecedented rate. This has resulted in an increasingly complex retail environment for online retailers whilst complicating logistics, pricing and overarching strategy for e-commerce ... Read More
June 21, 2018 eCommerce, GB, online inventory management, retail, UKThe UK Team at Accountex London
The Unleashed UK team had a great time at Accountex London this year and we hope you did too! Did you catch us at our booth? Accountex is the UK’s largest accounting and finance exhibition and conference, giving decision makers the opportunity to discover new products, attend keynotes from industry leaders, and network with the […] ... Read More
May 30, 2018 accountants, accounting, GB, UKSeasonality in the Automotive Sectors
We are certainly familiar with seasonal trends in the food and retail industries, where demand is largely driven by fashion and fads or specific factors such as harvest times, holiday periods and weather conditions. But what about the automotive industry? What are the seasons that impact motor vehicle sales? Seasonal Demand The automotive industry ... Read More
May 26, 2018 cloud computing, GB, seasonal demand, UK, USThe Reluctance to Automate Leaves UK’s Food Industry Stagnant
Competition is rife in every industry. In order to keep up with competitors you have to be innovative and quick. Globally, the food industry is seeing more automation than ever; robots and high performance machinery are taking the lead. They are sculpting new paths for the food industry. However, some competitors seem to be lagging. […] ... Read More
May 19, 2018 business automation, food manufacturing, GB, inventory automation, UK, united kingdomA Time of Risk and Opportunity: Brexit’s Impact on UK Manufacturers
It’s little secret that the manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom has been in a state of decline. Unfortunately for manufacturers in the UK, Brexit brings with it a heightened sense of risk. Britain’s European Union membership currently gives UK manufacturers open access to the lucrative European Union market as well as access to further [ ... Read More
May 18, 2018 GB, manufacturing, UKThe Five R’s of Sustainable Manufacturing
Sustainability is possibly one of the most critical challenges of the 21st century. The concept of sustainability has in the past, only been associated with the environment and impacts on natural resources. The real value of sustainability is in the management of a combination of economic, environmental, social, cultural, human and knowledge capita ... Read More
May 12, 2018 GB, manufacturers, manufacturing, sustainable, UK, united kingdomExamining the Brexit Effect on UK Manufacturers
As the United Kingdom gets set to vacate the European Union (EU), one of the primary concerns for UK manufacturers is how the government’s post-Brexit arrangements will affect trade, output and supply chain security. It is anticipated that Brexit will lead to a decline in both trade and output, affecting the stability of some 50,000 [… ... Read More
May 12, 2018 GB, manufacturing, manufacturing processes, UK, united kingdomThe State of Automation in UK Manufacturing
Since the unveiling of Henry Ford’s moving assembly line in 1913, automation has driven greater efficiencies within manufacturing. The continuous flow production methods developed at Ford’s Michigan Plant changed the way manufacturing inventory components and finished goods were assembled. Today, digital solutions and automation are forcing a t ... Read More
May 12, 2018 business automation, GB, manufacturing, UK, united kingdomPartner Spotlight: BlueHub
We recently had the chance to catchup with Guy Earnshaw, a Senior Solutions Consultant from our Implementation Partner BlueHub. Tell us about BlueHub! How did BlueHub’s journey begin? BlueHub has been helping SMEs with their business software for over 15 years. We’re experts in Inventory and Project Management Add-ons for cloud accounti ... Read More
May 1, 2018 GB, implementation partners, partner spotlight, UK, united kingdom, unleashed partnersCan Software Solve the Manufacturing Skills Shortage?
Bristol, UK UK manufacturers have benefited from an export boom in recent years, taking advantage of stronger exchange rates following the BREXIT vote in June 2016. However, there is growing concern that skill shortages pose a major threat to the sector’s prospects. With manufacturing currently making up around 10% of the UK economy, it’s no [& ... Read More
April 25, 2018 GB, inventory management, manufacturers, manufacturing, UK, united kingdomHow Do You Distill Success with Inventory Management?
By Stephen Jones, Unleashed UK Territory Manager Distilleries are Booming The festive period in 2017 saw sales rise by £104m compared with the previous year, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association. In the 12 weeks to the end of December, over 16 million bottles of gin, worth £413m, were sold! There was a […] ... Read More
April 6, 2018 breweries, brewery inventory management, GB, UK, united kingdomPartner Spotlight: Menzies LLP
Today, we’re going to cast the spotlight on our partner, Menzies LLP. We are joined by Mark Bober, Assistant Manager at Menzies. Could you tell us a bit about Menzies LLP? Menzies is a top 20 firm of accountants, finance and business advisors that operate out of a network of offices across Surrey, Hampshire and […] ... Read More
April 3, 2018 GB, partners, UK, unleashed partnersWomen in Tech – It All Adds Up!
Bristol, UK Recruiting more women into roles within the technology sector continues to be to a major challenge for employers. In the UK technology sector, only 15% of people working in STEM roles are female, and women hold only 5% of tech leadership positions. Lisa Miles-Heal, General Manager and Chief Technology Officer of global technology [&hell ... Read More
March 23, 2018 cloud computing, GB, inventory management, UK, united kingdom, women in techUK Manufacturers Harness Tech to Drive Productivity
London, UK Figures from the Office of National Statistics released last month show that despite UK productivity growing the quickest it has done for six years, workers’ productivity and therefore output, has been startlingly low over the past decade. However, it’s not all doom and gloom as Britain’s manufacturing sector has experienced a boos ... Read More
March 9, 2018 GB, manufacturing, UK, united kingdomTechnology Helps UK SMEs Achieve Export Growth
Despite the uncertainty caused by BREXIT, there has never been a better time for British businesses to explore new markets worldwide. Figures released earlier this week from the UK Government’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) show that overseas sales of UK food and drink continued to soar last year, with record expor ... Read More
March 8, 2018 food and beverage, food manufacturers, GB, UK, united kingdomUnleashed Software Invests in Bristol
Bristol, UK Global inventory management software company, Unleashed Software, has taken its UK expansion plans one stage further with the growth of its UK head office in Bristol. Hoping to capitalise on the city’s reputation as a thriving centre for innovative technology businesses, the company is recruiting to expand its South West team, followi ... Read More
February 2, 2018 GB, UK, united kingdomUnleashed Software’s New Referral Partner Programme
As our technology improves in leaps and bounds, the way businesses carry out their processes are evolving to keep pace. No longer are businesses relying on pen and paper or a spreadsheet to manage their inventory. The future of business software is in the cloud. But what happens if you have a client you want […] ... Read More
January 12, 2018 accountants, GB, partners, UK, unleashed partners