The Workhorse Blog
Latest stories, tips, and our opinions on everything and in between
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...
4 sure-fire ways to fix slow labour productivity
Creating and maintaining a productive labour force is a crucial element of success for most businesses. Currently many companies feel the impact of the pandemic on their revenue. Addressing anywhere that costs can slip through the cracks is paramount for continued...
Running your inventory reports: what you need to know
Inventory reporting is an important element of inventory management. Its purpose is to review your existing stock. Your reports summarise your stock levels, sales data, and more, to give you crucial information about your inventory. Inventory reports come in many...
The Difficulties of Inventory Management and How You Can Minimise Risk
For every inventory business, managing stock comes with difficulties and risks. From stock levels to stock condition, there can be a lot to worry about, and many small businesses spend considerable time and resource grappling with the challenges of inventory...
4 tips to improve omnichannel inventory management
When it comes to inventory businesses, there can be a lot to manage. Between back-end processes of stock management, to order fulfilment and returns, small businesses often find themselves struggling to spin the plates, so it’s easy to see how things can run out of...
Understanding when its time to upgrade your ERP system
Many businesses are running with outdated ERP systems, not knowing the warning signs of when it’s time to update. ERP systems can contribute hugely to the efficient running of your business, but an out of date system is likely to be slowing you down. ERP systems can...
The Workhorse Solution for Small Businesses
Small businesses should have access to the same kind of software benefits as big businesses, but without the high price tag – that’s the Workhorse philosophy, and it’s what makes us different. Where small businesses grapple with off-the-shelf software to serve their...