The Workhorse Blog
Latest stories, tips, and our opinions on everything and in between
How spreadsheets are slowing you down and what to do about it
The New Year presents a great opportunity to reassess your business approaches and check in on how things are done. Many businesses are entering 2021 in a different position than planned, having to manage with limited resources and find ways to cut costs where...
Future-proofing your business for the post-pandemic reality
The most important thing on the agenda for almost every business entering 2021 is ensuring it’s on solid foundations and prepared for the year ahead. After a rocky year for many businesses, there are now more opportunities for change and growth than ever. If your...
3 notable SaaS trends coming to the industry in 2021
Unpredictability has been the trademark of the last 12 months, but as businesses look to recover quickly and return to growth, we’re taking a look at the SaaS industry trends set to define 2021. The SaaS market is predicted to be worth over $60m by 2023, so it’s...
4 effective ways to modernise your warehouse
At the moment, almost every business is looking for ways to cut costs and manage with fewer staff. Unfortunately, the knock-on effects of this can cause issues within your supply chain, and these cuts can lead to increased lead times and unhappy staff. For businesses...
How to adapt your supply chain when coping with the Covid-19 pandemic
The pandemic has affected all corners of industry, its impact stretching far into businesses supply chains. As many businesses are quickly learning, staying still doesn’t work. To continue to thrive in a time of immense and mounting pressure, your supply chain must be...
Demystifying inventory reporting: how to understand inventory reports
All inventory businesses should be carrying out regular inventory reporting, but that’s not the reality for many busy businesses. Although it might feel like a ‘when I have time’ extra, we’re going to argue differently. Your inventory reports summarise your stock...
Why you need to perform an end of year inventory count and how to make it easier
The year is coming to a close, and for many that means festivities and time off work, but for those in the inventory business, it means it’s time for the end of year inventory count. The year-end count can feel like a big job, but it is a necessary evil. Especially...
A food manufacturer’s guide to choosing an order & inventory management system
7 important warehouse metrics you should be tracking
Metrics. KPIs. All businesses know they’re important, but not all businesses are tracking them. It’s firmly established that knowledge is power, so why do so many inventory businesses fail to build the data they require to make smarter inventory decisions? Tracking...