What is sustainable supply chain management? The supply chain is a vital part of the modern world, but it could be costing the environment in the long term. In fact, the supply chain accounts for more than 80% of consumer companies’ greenhouse gas emissions, and more than 90% of their overall environmental impact (McKinsey). It’s […]
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Robot density in the UK in 2022: Is automation the key to boosting productivity? Despite some progress over the past few years, the UK is still lagging behind other countries in its use of industrial robots — and national productivity could be suffering as a result, according to analysis by Balloon One. Compared to nations
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What is ERP and how does it work in the supply chain? ERP, which stands for enterprise resource planning, is a type of software which businesses can use to monitor all of their day-to-day processes and performance from one place. This software allows companies to track and monitor data from all areas of the business
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From OTIF to Stock Turn: KPIs for measuring warehouse performance. download ebook book free consultation watch demo Whether your goal is to maximize product flow, improve receipt and putaway processes, or build an efficient picking system, it’s important to measure your business’s performance. This helps you find areas for improvement. Efficient warehouse operations are crucial
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Welcome to our Graduates. Balloon has always championed a strategy of investing in our staff. We were recently awarded the Investors in People silver accreditation, a significant milestone that proves our achievements in the development and management of our employees. One part of our people strategy is to bring on board a cohort of new
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The True Cost of Food Waste in The UK Supply Chain. 4.8 million tonnes of food are wasted in the UK supply chain every year. That’s enough to feed approximately 2,646,000,000 people each day, or everyone in the UK for 39 days, according to recent research conducted here at Balloon One. Food waste is not
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Warehouse Robotics: Your Guide to Warehouse Robots. In recent years, warehouse automation has made huge leaps and bounds in a number of areas, especially robotics. More businesses than ever before are now incorporating robots into their logistics operation to access the benefits they can offer, including better productivity, improved accuracy, and a boost in workplace
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Automation crucial to increase UK productivity levels. Blog Post by John Burgess The UK is lagging behind other countries in its use of industrial robots, and its national productivity is suffering as a result, according to analysis by Balloon One. Compared to nations with a similar manufacturing output, we are using fewer robots in industry
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Case Study: The Gro Company speeds its order fulfillment up with integrated WMS. The Gro Company is a respected product innovator in the nursery market. Its popular Grobags are specially designed and manufactured sleeping bags for babies that keep them safe and secure, enabling restful sleep for the entire family. It also manufactures and supplies
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Case Study: Jellycat gets integrated ERP and WMS. Jellycat is benefiting from seamless integration of its SAP Business One software with its Accellos wireless warehouse management system (now known as K.Motion WMS) from Balloon One. The system has revolutionized Jellycat’s warehouse operation, eliminating data duplication and paper documentation and by providing accurate stock management. The
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