BlueHub Chew the Fat - Current Digital Supply Chain themes from current conversations with SME’s in eCommerce, Wholesale & Manufacturing

Digital Supply Chain Talk for SME's

In this conversation, Matt and Callum discuss various BlueHub projects they have been working on, including a lighting manufacturer, a sports apparel company, a beauty manufacturer, and a gaming device manufacturer. They highlight the importance of staying up to date with system updates and features, as well as the challenges of managing warehouses and integrating with 3PLs. They also emphasise the need for businesses to feel the pain and see the value before investing in new systems.

Takeaways

• Staying up to date with system updates and features is crucial for maximising the benefits of a software system.
• Managing warehouses and integrating with 3PLs can be complex and require careful consideration of processes and integrations.
• Businesses need to feel the pain and see the value before investing in new systems.
• The size of a business does not necessarily determine its readiness for implementing new systems.
• The implementation process can take time and should be planned and prioritised accordingly.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Project Overview
• 04:46 Improving Processes for a Lighting Manufacturer
• 08:48 Challenges of Managing Warehouses and 3PL Integration
• 12:05 Refresher Training for a Beauty Manufacturer
• 19:09 Account Review and System Setup for a Multi-Entity Business
• 21:19 Implementing Systems for a Gaming Device Manufacturer
• 25:46 Timing and Value in Implementing New Systems
• 27:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Keywords projects, lighting manufacturer, sports apparel, beauty manufacturer, gaming device, system updates, warehouses, 3PL integration, pain points, value

Your host is Matt Flanagan.
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