Digital Supply Chain Talk for SME's

Send us a text Summary In this episode, Matt Flanagan breaks down one of the biggest patterns BlueHub sees across projects: rushing into new systems without proper preparation. Drawing on real examples from recent client work, he explains why most projects don’t fail because of the software — they fail because the groundwork isn’t done. Matt covers the decisions that should be made before speaking...

Send us a text Summary After almost a year away from the mic, Matt Flanagan returns with a new season of On the Ground — shorter, sharper episodes sharing what the BlueHub team are really seeing inside UK product-based businesses. In this opener, Matt recaps a busy year: a new BlueHub HQ, a partner award at the Cin7 Summit in Denver, the Xero Roadshow, and dozens of conversations with manufacturer...

Send us a text In this episode of Digital Supply Chain Talk, hosts Matt Flanagan and Callum Wagstaff discuss their experiences at the CIN7  Partner Summit and other recent events. They share insights on networking, product updates, and the importance of personal connections in the digital supply chain space. The conversation highlights key developments in CIN7 's offerings, including AI integratio...

Send us a text In this conversation, Matt Lowry from ApprovalMax discusses the history and features of the approval workflow software. ApprovalMax was founded in 2014 and is integrated with accounting systems like Xero, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, and CIN7 Core. The software allows for multi-step, multi-tiered approvals and provides visibility and traceability in the approval process. It also off...

Send us a text David Tuck , co-founder and CEO of Mayday , discusses their mission to streamline the month-end closing process for finance teams using Xero. Mayday offers a suite of products including Balancer, Recharger, and Brag, which automate inter-company balances, recharging costs and revenues, and bank reconciliations across multiple entities. Tuck highlights the growing need for month-end...

Send us a text In this conversation, Matt and Callum discuss various BlueHub projects they have been working on, including a lighting manufacturer, a sports apparel company, a beauty manufacturer, and a gaming device manufacturer. They highlight the importance of staying up to date with system updates and features, as well as the challenges of managing warehouses and integrating with 3PLs. They al...

Send us a text Tom from PeopleVox discusses warehouse management and the challenges brands face when scaling up their fulfillment operations. He explains that the triggers for considering a warehouse management system (WMS) include the need for more efficiency, reducing warehouse labour costs, and improving inventory accuracy. Tom also highlights the importance of timing and planning when implemen...

Send us a text In this conversation, Matt Flanagan and Stuart Hurst discuss the benefits and challenges of using cloud accounting, specifically focusing on the Xero platform. They highlight the scalability of Xero and its ability to cater to businesses of all sizes, from small start-ups to multinational companies. They also emphasise the affordability of Xero compared to other accounting software....

Send us a text Elspeth from A2X discusses the history and benefits of the A2X software, which helps e-commerce businesses streamline their accounting processes. A2X was started by two Amazon sellers who realised the need for a solution to handle complex Amazon accounting data. The software consolidates data from various e-commerce platforms and integrates with accounting software like Xero and Qui...

Send us a text Exciting times! Find out about our upcoming launch of our new podcast 😀 What it's about? Who it's for? Where you can listen/watch it? What's next? See you in the next episode. Your host is Matt Flanagan . Got a question for him reach out at enquiries@bluehub.co.uk