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The ever-increasing role of mCommerce in online wholesale
Developments in mobile commerce (mCommerce) are transforming how people work, browse and shop online. As of March 2022, mobile devices made up 56% of internet traffic worldwide. This shift to mobile will ultimately impact your online presence, and you must...
read moreWill warehouse automation transform food and drink wholesale operations?
Earlier this year, Ocado unveiled a raft of new technologies, from lighter robots to automated grocery picking, hoping to market them to other businesses who wanted to emulate their warehouse automation.A few months later, Amazon announced a $1 billion...
read more3 solutions proven to help wholesalers boost productivity
As the food and drink wholesale industry continues to recover from the impact of Covid, the return to pre-pandemic operating levels continues to be slow. Boosting productivity and efficiency is key. Unfortunately, ongoing labour shortages and the rising...
read moreHow PIM eliminates unnecessary processes slowing your team down
At a recent event hosted by the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD), many wholesalers expressed frustration about suppliers not providing enough product information. As a result, staff must juggle documents and spreadsheets, and liaise with...
read moreBCP named in Greater Manchester’s Top 50 Tech Firms
In celebration of Greater Manchester’s thriving digital sector, Business Live, in association with EY, has revealed Business Computer Projects (BCP) Ltd to be one of the region’s Top 50 Tech FirmsManchester, which has recently been crowned the UK’s most...
read moreIs Pick-by-Vision the next big thing in Warehouse Management?
Facebook recently announced plans to develop ‘smart glasses’ to expand its virtual presence and become more than just a social media platform. So, we decided to explore the unsteady rise of smart glass technology to find out if there’s a place for...
read moreSupply chain digitisation key to overcoming Brexit pressures
After years of uncertainty, there is now a deal in place for Brexit. However, there remain substantial concerns about the knock-on effect this will have throughout the UK supply chain. Importers and exporters face new customs charges and delays at border...
read more4 initiatives helping food and drink wholesalers protect their profits
Businesses across the food and drink sector are undertaking speedy digital transformation initiatives to support vital consumer supply chains. We’ve been working closely with a range of food and drink wholesalers and foodservice companies to help them better utilise...
read moreVoice WMS to help wholesalers with the demands of ecommerce
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the critical role digital transformation has on the success of the wholesale industry. Many businesses are unleashing the power of digital technology to adapt to current circumstances and maintain operational...
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