The Workhorse Blog
Latest stories, tips, and our opinions on everything and in between
3 challenges of green supply chain management
If you're not thinking about green supply chain management, then you're behind the curve. Consumers and business leaders alike are all looking for greener solutions that consider longevity carefully. This Deloitte survey found UK consumers find the following five...
What are OKRs? How to use this framework in your SMB
OKRs are a widely used way of setting goals. OKRs may seem similar to KPIs, and while they both serve a common goal — to establish, plan and measure goals — OKRs are often used for more ambitious goals, like large and new projects. What are OKRs? OKRs are a popular...
8 applications for IoT in inventory management optimisation
Managing your inventory in 2022 is challenging enough. With unpredictable supply chains, a lack of real-time visibility and workplace changes, many manufacturers are struggling. That's where IoT can help. IoT, or the Internet of Things, refers to hyper-connected...
How textile companies can embrace Fairtrade practices in their warehouse management
Sustainability is a key selling point for the fashion industry right now. For those textile companies that serve the fashion industry, it’s important to take note of the increased consumer demand for sustainable products. One way to help improve sustainability is by...
Solutions to 6 common inventory challenges facing small businesses
Few SMBs can afford to use the same resources as a large business. This can mean they struggle to effectively perform basic actions, like inventory management. Good inventory management reduces costs and waste while ensuring you always have an adequate range of...
10 invoicing tips and tricks for small business owners
Invoicing is one of the most tedious processes any small business owner has to do. At the same time, it’s one of the most crucial tasks you have to do. After all, you don't get paid if you don’t invoice your clients! Thankfully, with a few tricks and tips, you can...
What it means to be a B Corp company (and what that means for your customers)
With so many different certifications around nowadays, it can be difficult to keep track of them all. And although B Corp certification isn’t easy to obtain, it might make sense for your small business to try. But what does B Corp certification even mean? Let’s take a...
Why tech doesn’t serve SMBs and how Workhorse is changing things
It’s a challenge that every SMB faces: Finding the right digital tools for scaling up while also meeting you where you are. Oh yeah, and you have to think about your budget. Let’s talk about why software solutions fail to adequately support small and medium-sized...
Agile warehouse management for food and drink brands
There’s a never-ending stream of reasons why the supply chain is being disrupted, from staffing shortages to the Evergreen ship stuck in the Suez Canal. In fact, if there were just three words to sum up the 2020s so far, they would probably be “supply chain issues”. ...