The Workhorse Blog
Latest stories, tips, and our opinions on everything and in between
Reshoring manufacturing: how UK businesses are bringing their supply chains home
It’s a tough time to be a business in the UK. The pandemic occurring right after Brexit has deeply affected our supply chains, regardless of industry. Given the current business landscape, it’s no surprise that UK businesses are attempting to change their supply...
Why your furniture or interiors business is never too small to benefit from inventory automation
“My company is too small for inventory management software.” This is something we often hear from small businesses owners. But how true is it? Are these solutions only good for large enterprises? Today, small businesses have a significant advantage over those of a...
Customisation is the next big trend in manufacturing, here’s what you should know
The manufacturing industry has had its fair share of difficulties over the past few years. It feels like we have faced an endless list of setbacks, from shipping containers stuck in the Suez Canal to a worldwide labour shortage and almost everything in between. ...
Saving Your SMB Money — how inventory management helps reduce costs
No matter what industry you work in, it's easy for costs to creep in. There is a lot to manage, and over time, you can lose track of the various bills, services, and overhead your company accrues. Fortunately, in our modern world, there are plenty of tools at your...
Why batch tracking is so important for food manufacturing and how to do it
Whether you're trying to improve your transparency for consumers, reduce product recalls, or simply boost your supply chain visibility, batch tracking can help. This tool is a staple of the manufacturing industry, and in this post, we'll take a look at what it is, why...
How to tackle these 8 common drink manufacturing challenges
The food and drink industry is full of manufacturing challenges, from complying with regulations to competing with giant corporations. In this post, we'll touch on these challenges and how your business can remain competitive and effective in today's marketplace. How...
Leadership versus management: How to be great at both to help grow your SMB
When you’re at the helm of an SMB, you’re used to wearing many hats. You may have tried your hand at bookkeeping, marketing, sales and even HR to grow your company. While some tasks are better left to the experts (when you’re in a position to pay someone to do them,...
Workhorse’s approach to onboarding: turning users into “super users”
Like most businesses, you've probably realised that spreadsheets aren't cutting it anymore for order and inventory management. They become complicated over time, don't offer much oversight, and are just plain clunky when it comes down to it. So, businesses often seek...
6 warehouse management mistakes you can easily solve
Warehouse management is far from a science. It requires a lot of data, intuition, and experience to make the right decisions. Of course, a bit of insight never hurts! That's why we've curated this list of common warehouse management mistakes (and their solutions), so...