Bonded Warehousing
Many UK businesses have seen changes with the effects of Brexit, and the drinks industry is no exception. Difficulties with logistics, increased shipping costs and complicated administration processes combined with Covid lockdown struggles means most businesses are left facing additional costs. In some cases, this means companies are forced to look into relocating or opening […]
How better data management could save your business
Data applies to everything, and everything creates data. Knowing what to do with this data can have enormous benefits to your organisation. Highly productive and efficient organisations are always data driven. Having usable information at their fingertips expatiates decision-making and helps identify issues before they escalate. Gaina’s ERP solution can provide you with that data. […]
Gaina clients are getting back on track
Cheers to normality! It’s no secret that many businesses have been negatively affected by Covid-19, but with the end of lockdown in sight, and businesses reopening their doors, better times are coming. Normality is beginning to resume. Like everyone else, our clients have had to adapt, and we’ve been there every step of the way. […]
How can your ERP software help with Brexit planning?
Are you one of the 22% of companies in the UK who have taken the essential planning actions recommended for Brexit? If so, you will have completed all of the necessary paperwork, obtained your EORI number and put any extra provision with logistics providers and customs agents in place. Well done you! If, however, you are in the 78%, then you may, like […]
Introducing Gaina View: Get Instant Access To Your Drinks Data
The modern drinks business generates a huge amount of data. Translating all of this data is an impossible task, especially in its raw form. Organising the data into various reports helps you make sense of it all, forward plan and make data-driven decisions. Crucially, when linked to your ERP system, it gives you one source […]
Can A Generic ERP Software Provider Offer You Strategic Account Management? We Do…
Question – Can a generic ERP software provider offer your a drinks industry professional as a strategic and software support adviser? Answer – Probably not. Customer support has often been a factor that isn’t fully considered when a business purchases a software product. When customers buy a car, they question the type of support that […]
5 Ways To Increase Profits & Decrease Costs With ERP Software
In simple terms, the best way to increase your drinks business’ profitability is to increase the amount of money that you bring in, while reducing costs and waste. If this was as simple as it sounds, every drinks business owner would be rolling in their profits on a monthly basis. Luckily for you, Gaina Software […]
Your Drinks Sales Reps Can Generate Profitable Orders With A Mobile Sales App
Does your drinks distribution business have sales reps who travel around specific regions, who carry a notepad & pen, and who need to ring in orders like it’s 1999? Maybe the restrictions of your current mobile sales app are holding your reps back from doing what they do best, which is selling drinks, building relationships […]
Grow And Scale Your Drinks Wholesale Business With ERP Software
“It’s very easy to be different, but very difficult to be better.” Jonathan Ive, Chief Design Officer, Apple When it comes to scaling your drinks business, the above quote is partly true. Changing your ERP software may be a necessary transformation, but you have to get it right. Otherwise, your performance won’t be any better. A […]
5 Challenges & 5 Trends Facing Your Drinks Wholesale Warehouse In 2019
There are people out there working in warehouses throughout the UK and Ireland who are still using pens, paper and Excel spreadsheets to manage their stock and bond. Sound familiar? Take a short walk with us as we outline some of the key challenges and trends facing your drinks warehouse next year… 5 Warehousing Challenges […]
How’s Your Drinks Warehouse Demand Planning Strategy Looking for 2019?
A good demand planning strategy is the difference between profit and loss for your drinks distribution business. Either you regularly meet customer expectations, or you rarely fulfil orders In this article, we’re going to sketch out a basic approach to demand planning strategy that could make your drinks distribution business more profitable. But first, why […]
What Could A Drinks Sales Rep Achieve With Customer Data At Their Fingertips?
In the middle of November, I spent a day in the field with a drinks sales rep from one of our clients. Why? As a Marketer for Gaina Software, I wanted to get a better understanding for how people actually use our mobile sales app, ORCA and I wanted some feedback on the product. In […]
