Pollen Consulting Group joins Argon & Co
Pollen Consulting Group joins Argon & Co
We are excited to announce that Pollen Consulting Group have joined Argon & Co, the global management consultancy that specialises in operations strategy and transformation. Read the full press release here...
It’s a case of tail wagging the dog
It’s a case of tail wagging the dog
Traditional supply chain costs make up 5-10% of the Profit and Loss, where true operating costs (including materials) make up 60-70%, yet so many businesses talk about how they optimised their supply chain in isolation to the true operating costs; very few connect the two. Doing so can unlock so much more in delivering a business strategy. Our CEO Paul Eastwood shares his thoughts...
Finding the Sweet Spot
Finding the Sweet Spot
Traditionally there are two main consulting approaches: boutique players addressing small parts of a business and the Big houses that play across everything, but in a more general way. Launching Pollen was a unique opportunity to hit that sweet spot in the middle. Our CEO Paul Eastwood reflects back to the inception of the business and growth across the years…
POOF! There goes your DIFOT
POOF! There goes your DIFOT
"DIFOT (delivery in full on time) is a common measure for customer service. Our CEO Paul Eastwood shares his thoughts on using Smart Analytics and Planning Systems as a replacement to flag potential risks and manage the supply chain to fully optimise...
Independents need hyper speed to out run the retail giants
Independents need hyper speed to out run the retail giants
How can independents keep up with retail giants? Our CEO, Paul Eastwood, shares his thoughts....
Pollen joins the PFMA (Pet Food Manufacturing Association)
Pollen joins the PFMA (Pet Food Manufacturing Association)
Pollen are proud to be members of the Pet Food Manufacturers'​ Association - PFMA. Having worked with pet food manufacturers since our inception this is a sector very close to our hearts and we are excited to collaborate and have the opportunity to share our experience. Read the full press release here.
Introduction to Pollen UK
Introduction to Pollen UK
From Pollen HQ in Sydney Australia to Pollen UK in Nottingham England - CEO and founder Paul Eastwood introduces UK MD Derek Cunningham.
Pollen People
Pollen People
How is Pollen different to other Management Consultancies...? How would you describe Pollen in 3 words...? We asked our team what they like about working at Pollen. See what they had to say...
Pandemic Proofing the Supply Chain
Pandemic Proofing the Supply Chain
The pandemic has largely impacted supply chains as international networks are becoming choked with reductions in port capacity, limited air freight capacity and surging demands. Sean Mitchell, Partner at Pollen Consulting Group, provides insight on how "More choice, quicker and cheaper” online will accelerate and will need to be addressed in a sustainable manner. 
‘Spare’ a Thought for Hindsight
‘Spare’ a Thought for Hindsight
As consultants of choice for manufacturers, we often work with clients who have almost no inventory of critical spare components for their assets and machinery. Our Engineering expert Jack O'Brien shares his thoughts on how holding critical spares can improve business performance...