The Importance of Forecasting in the Food & Drink Industry
Deloitte1 forecasted that retailer operating margins could fall between 3-5% in 2017 and we have seen the realisation of this through events such as Sainsbury announcing more than 1000…
The Manufacturing Dinner for Scotland’s Manufacturing Business Leaders
Last week, Optimum PPS co-hosted the first in a series of intimate Scottish manufacturing dinners with round table discussions in partnership with Nine Twenty Engineering and Manufacturing and The Manufacturer….
Improved Working Capital Through Processes and Systems
Lloyds Bank released their latest Working Capital Index in September claiming that there is £535bn in cash that could be released in Britain (7% higher than the previous report in…
Is Automation the Answer to the Issues Facing the Food and Drink Industry?
September has traditionally been the month where the food and drink industry comes under spotlight. It has been the month for harvesting produce in preparation for the tough winter months….
Reduce the Time to Deliver a Digital Transformation Project
When an organisation looks to improve its performance and operations with a digital transformation project, the scale of the task can often be overwhelming. We would of course always advocate…
Lee Ann Healy Appointed as Vice President of SFTA
With September being the month where the spotlight is well and truly on the Food and Drink industry across the UK, it is a time to celebrate home grown produce…
ERP: 6 Steps for Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is one of the more recent buzzwords created by the business technology industry. As with all the rhetoric that surrounds the discussions into the benefits of updating business…
New Project Announcement: Alex Begg & Co.
Optimum PPS are delighted to announce a new project with Alex Begg and Company. The historic Scottish based textile manufacturer, founded in 1866, are leaders in the design and manufacture…
ERP: Selecting a Robust Platform For Future Growth
Selecting the right ERP system for any business is essential to achieve a successful implementation. Getting the ERP selection right will help to build a robust platform for future…
5 Steps to Business Intelligence Implementation Success
BI software is becoming more essential to Manufacturing businesses. Being able to analyse and base decisions on real, trustworthy data is an essential element to gaining a competitive advantage….