You can’t put a price on knowing your costs
You can’t put a price on knowing your costs
Despite businesses having clear and quantifiable costs, very few have detailed information. What if the true cost included the costs all the way to the shelf, taking into account retailers distribution network, in-store processes and waste levels on shelf? Our CEO Paul Eastwood shares his thoughts...
The powerful twin you never had
The powerful twin you never had
Advances in data availability mean that we must be smarter in using it to our benefit, advances in computing power mean we can do this cost effectively. Oliver North, Partner at Pollen Consulting Group, shares his insights...
Bread may soon cost you more dough
Bread may soon cost you more dough
Everyone has noticed an inflation in petrol prices, but what is next? Due to the impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine, companies are warning their prices will start to increase. Stephan Mang, Partner at Pollen Consulting Group, shares his thoughts...
The rise of the truck driver
The rise of the truck driver
Logistics and supply chain functions are truly becoming a competitive advantage for businesses. Smart, forward thinking logistics personnel are finding themselves a seat at the boardroom table, and they are focused on four key areas. Paul Eastwood, Partner at Pollen Consulting Group, shares his thoughts…
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...
Spotlight On: Retail – The War on Waste
Spotlight On: Retail – The War on Waste
Industry expert, Graeme Douglas, shares his thoughts on how retailers can approach reducing waste and how consumers and the government can work with charities to increase the speed of response.
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....
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. 
Thinking about your supply chain solutions
Thinking about your supply chain solutions
The world is changing at a pace like no other; supply chains are too. Before you decide to change, just check it has longevity and isn’t a knee jerk action to a short-term spike… Our CEO Paul Eastwood shares his thoughts on the topic...