Update from the Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) suggests sales are improving – but inflation is hitting hard
The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report has revealed its Q4 2022 figures and despite a Russian invasion, energy crisis,…
A New ERA for Managed Print
Significant disruption has hit most areas of business over the last couple of years, and Managed Print is no exception.
Business Resilience – How’s Yours?
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. The last three years have taught businesses a lot about resilience. For many, the…
Could You Do Better Than 43%!?
April, the beginning of the financial year for many businesses. Yet 2023/24 is likely to be another year of disruption,…
Telecoms
The PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) switch-off in the UK and the stop sell in 2023 are major events in…
Recession Fears Ease as Manufacturing Returns to UK
The UK manufacturing industry is experiencing a resurgence in its operations during the first quarter of 2023 due to the…
Recession Fears Ease as Consumer Confidence Grows
A spate of economic data has indicated promising signs the economy will grow, but experts worry this could be bad…
2023 Food & Beverage Manufacturing Outlook
By Michael Plesha Food and Beverage manufacturers consistently face challenges, and analysts predict 2023 will be no different. Wage…
How S&OP Can Reduce Costs, Drive Efficiencies and Improve Your Bottom Line
I have seen the benefit that S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) offers to an organisation if done correctly. I have…
Volatility in Sea Freight Pricing Ahead as Alliance Comes to an End
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk have agreed to terminate their eight-year alliance known as 2M when it comes…