In food warehouses, it’s essential to move quickly, or things can start to go bad… literally. Getting product through the supply chain accurately and safely is crucial – or you will be haemorrhaging cash before products even leave the warehouse.

Microsoft Excel is fantastic, and has been the most popular software program to be adopted across the globe, ever. However, running your business from a series of spreadsheets might not be the best thing for growing your Consumer Goods business.

Swings in currency fluctuation can have a huge impact on sterling value and your profit margins. For Consumer Goods manufacturers who export and import both materials and products, being able to estimate the final costs to your business enables accurate forecasting.

We all know that good systems never replace good people, but good people are in short supply these days and you need to hang on to them! The best people come to work and want to feel they have achieved something, they want job satisfaction every day and to feel as if they have contributed.

Microsoft recently commissioned Forrester Consulting to better understand how enterprises across the globe are pursuing digital strategies. This global study focuses on the outcomes they sought, the challenges they faced, and the improvements they are realising.

It turns out what you don’t know as a manufacturer can and will hurt you. For too long, manufacturers have settled for siloed and inconsistent information, as well as manual processes, to understand and manage their supply chain. Why? Because for a long time, these systems were good enough to keep production going.