Unleashed Heads to Glasgow for Brewers Lecture
Brewers Journal is holding Brewers Lectures — a series of half-day lectures to inspire change, encourage discussion and share brewing expertise. This series is held five times a year across the UK and Ireland. The team at Unleashed will be sponsoring and attending the July lectures in Glasgow. We’ll be there to present our tips […] ... Read More
July 19, 2019 beer brewing, breweries, brewery inventory management, craft brewery, GB, inventory management, inventory management software, united kingdomThe 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 kingdomThe 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 kingdomCan 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 kingdomWomen 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 kingdomLooking to the Future: UK Small Business Confidence
UK business confidence has seen better days. Small businesses are increasingly concerned about their long-term prospects, signalling concern for the wider UK economy. In June 2017, the Federation of Small Businesses noted the first real dip in business confidence since the Brexit referendum in June the year earlier. As Brexit draws nearer, that dip ... Read More
November 21, 2017 GB, SMEs, UK, united kingdomEmerging Trends in the UK Food Manufacturing Sector
In spite of a difficult few years, food and beverage manufacturing remains the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. Food manufacturing is bigger than the automotive and industrial goods industries and contributes just shy of £30 billion per year to the UK economy. Although the sector is incredibly large, food and beverage manufacturers are contend ... Read More
October 9, 2017 food manufacturers, food manufacturing, GB, inventory management, trends, UK, united kingdomWhat’s influencing the UK food sector in 2017?
Undoubtedly Brexit, Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU), is the biggest news and most significant factor confronting the UK food sector in 2017. The country depends on EU trade agreements and local markets for around 97 percent of its food and drink export trade. The pre-Brexit trend towards quality and nutrition will endure, with [&helli ... Read More
October 5, 2017 food manufacturing, GB, inventory management, trends, UK, united kingdomGetting a taste of the UK with Unleashed customers and partners
By Stephen Jones, Unleashed UK Territory Manager Last Thursday evening, Gareth and myself had the pleasure of hosting a number of Unleashed customers and partners in London. The event was timed for Gareth’s trip to the UK during London Tech Week, and was held at the premises of an Unleashed customer, Anspach & Hobday, in […] ... Read More
June 23, 2017 beer brewing, brewery inventory management, GB, UK, united kingdomBread and Butter Fest: Flavour of Innovation
It was a pleasure spending last weekend supporting the UK's food and beverage scene and discussing how software can help businesses on their journey. ... Read More
November 21, 2016 beverage manufacturing, bread and butter fest, food manufacturing, GB, software as a service, UK, united kingdomInventory Software Provider Unleashed Opens UK Office
New Zealand-based cloud computing company Unleashed Software has launched its first office in the United Kingdom in June, as part of its aggressive international expansion plans. ... Read More
June 15, 2016 GB, UK, united kingdom