Acorn Industrial Components

Adding headcount isn’t the only way to increase production capacity.  Reducing unnecessary handling, improving material flow and removing transactional work can often deliver faster gains. 6 ways to do it ⇢ https://lnkd.in/dG4U7SFG

Problem: 94% of supply chain respondents say they encounter paperwork delays (according to Reuters 'State of global cross-border e-commerce report 2023/24'). Solution: Work with a master supplier and procurement logistics expert. #b2b #logistics

Skills shortages remain one of the biggest constraints on UK manufacturing growth. New technical education pathways announced by UKGOV would allow students from 14 up to combine academic learning with practical technical education and employer experience For manufacturers facing long-term skills shortages, these stronger links between education and industry are a lifeline to a better workforce. Article ⇢ https://lnkd.in/gSUJiZGy

Have you thought about working with your supply partners to leverage the benefits of collaborating on product design? — it can unlock significant competitive advantage & immediately save on manufacturing costs. Learn more about our product design & assembly service ⇢ https://lnkd.in/d-MQd7nu

Ensure quality control and reliable delivery through a 'master supplier'. Acorn has 30+ years of component supply and procurement knowledge. With 31,000+ line items, 100+ DIN standards and 14+ material types, we have extensive standards, sizes and materials to precisely fit your specifications. » https://lnkd.in/dPuq_Ad #gbmfg #oem #manufacturing #procurement

Make UK’s 2026 Makers’ Manifesto calls for action on energy costs, skills, infrastructure, planning and supply chain resilience: moving from industrial strategy to industrial delivery. Where should the UK strengthen manufacturing investment and priorities? Lower industrial energy? Skills shortages? Faster planning? Better resilience? A simpler regulatory environment? Make UK's answer ⇢ https://lnkd.in/en8p4G7H

We support OEM Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) decision-making process through better inventory visibility, control, monitoring and planning. Gain a competitive advantage by streamlining these processes. https://lnkd.in/dtzNUHN — Balance supply and demand — Align tactical to strategic plans — Reduce stockholding — Increase cashflow — Improve inventory management — Improve product lifecycle management #ukmfg #oem #logistics

As part of the UK's new industrial strategy, a new Supply Chain Centre is being set up for the sector by Government, with 6 objectives: – Anticipating future supply chain risks – Identifying the inputs the UK needs – Building domestic resilience – Fostering resilience through global partnerships – Responding to supply chain disruption – Supporting and learning from business More on the plan ⇢ https://lnkd.in/dzf53BVC

One of the recurring problems we see with OEM warehousing: inefficient layout, loss of items, overstock and obsolete parts collection. Increase your warehouse function and realise working capital with better inventory flow. Ask us about improving your warehousing. https://lnkd.in/gYFReHr

The latest report by GEP notes buffer stockpiling for safety is reaching highs not seen since January 2023. Shortages and order backlogs are rising and this is a natural response. A better approach though is targeted resilience = identifying production-critical components, monitoring consumption and lead times, and replenishing against real demand. More at ⇢ https://lnkd.in/erA53i8Q