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Allsop Secures Major Contract with Leading European Grocery Distributor

We are thrilled to announce that Allsop has secured a significant contract worth over £300,000 with a top European grocery distributor. This new partnership will see our Process Automation Software integrated into the distributor’s operations, marking a major milestone in our company’s growth and international expansion.

Pictured are Anne Beggs, Director of Trade and Investment, Invest Northern Ireland and Ian Topping, Director, Allsop. 

Our innovative software, developed with the support of Invest Northern Ireland’s R&D funding, leverages AI and machine learning to help businesses increase their efficiency and productivity. This latest contract is a testament to the quality and effectiveness of our solutions in streamlining administrative tasks, reducing costs, and improving service delivery across various sectors.

Ian Topping, Director at Allsop, commented on this achievement: “At Allsop, our goal is to empower companies to optimise their operations. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and tailor our software accordingly. This collaborative approach, combined with the support we’ve received from Invest Northern Ireland, has been instrumental in our success.”

Founded in 1996 by Trevor Allsop, our company has a long-standing history of helping clients in the food, manufacturing, and construction sectors enhance their productivity and achieve growth. This latest contract builds upon our previous successes in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, further solidifying our position in the European market.

We’re particularly proud of how we’ve leveraged various support initiatives to fuel our growth. From R&D funding that helped us develop and enhance our core software, to marketing assistance that aided in bringing our product to market, and even participating in the Graduate to Export Programme to expand our export capabilities – these resources have been crucial in our journey.

Since 2014, Allsop has effectively utilised a wide range of Invest NI support; from developing its software through our R&D funding, to leveraging our marketing assistance to bring its product to market and participating in our Graduate to Export Programme to hire a graduate focused on expanding its export capabilities. This comprehensive support has provided Allsop with the infrastructure, skills, and market insights needed to continue its growth, and is setting it up for further international success.” – Anne Beggs, Director of Trade and Investment, Invest Northern Ireland.

As we continue to grow and innovate, we remain committed to delivering exceptional software solutions that drive efficiency and productivity for businesses across Europe and beyond. This latest contract is not just a significant achievement for Allsop, but also a stepping stone towards further international success.

We look forward to working with our new European partner and continuing to provide cutting-edge process automation solutions to businesses around the world.

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The Power of Order Management

The Power of Order Management

The Power of Order Management

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, automation has become a game-changer for organisations looking to streamline their operations and stay ahead of the competition.

According to McKinsey, a staggering 45% of work activities could be automated using existing technology.

However, when it comes to automating processes in customer service, opinions are divided. While some see it as a cost-saving measure, others fear it may lead to job cuts. It is crucial for company officials to highlight the positive aspects of automation and emphasise how new technologies can enhance employees’ day-to-day tasks.

In this article, we will explore how automation can significantly improve order processes and enhance the overall working life of employees. By leveraging the power of order management software, businesses can effectively address repetitive and manual tasks, optimise operational efficiency, and elevate customer satisfaction.

 

3 Ways to Utilise The Power of Order Management:

  1. Reduce Repetitive Tasks for Enhanced Productivity
  2. Identify Automation Opportunities in Customer Service
  3. Unlock Time for High-Value Work
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Reduce Repetitive Tasks for Enhanced Productivity

The Power of Order Management

For most consumers, the customer service team serves as the initial point of contact with a company. However, over 40% of employees in this department spend a significant portion of their workweek on manual, repetitive tasks. Tasks like email management, data collection, and data entry consume valuable time and hinder productivity.

By automating order processes with an order management solution, businesses can minimise errors associated with manual data collection and free up their team members to focus on more meaningful customer interactions. This, in turn, leads to higher customer satisfaction rates.

Identify Automation Opportunities in Customer Service

The Power of Order Management

As awareness about automation grows among customer service teams, employees are increasingly recognising its potential to improve their working lives. In fact, statistics indicate that nearly 70% of workers believe the greatest opportunity for automation lies in reducing time wasted on repetitive tasks.

But what specific tasks can be automated to drive efficiency? At Allsop Software, we have identified three key areas that often impede productive work for our clients:

Data Collection: With the implementation of an order management software, manual data entry becomes a thing of the past. Businesses can now rely on automated data collection processes, ensuring order accuracy and eliminating the need for time-consuming manual entry.

Updates: By leveraging automation solutions, customer service teams can significantly reduce the time wasted on requesting updates and other relevant information. Automated systems can seamlessly fetch the required data, allowing employees to focus on more critical tasks.

Approvals: Collecting approvals and confirmations can be a time-consuming process. However, with the right automation solution in place, businesses can streamline approval workflows and improve overall efficiency.

Unlock Time for High-Value Work

The Power of Order Management

When repetitive tasks are automated, customer service teams gain valuable time to engage with customers on a deeper level and tackle more complex tasks. Studies have shown that nearly 60% of employees estimate they could save six or more hours a week if the repetitive aspects of their jobs were automated. This newfound time can be dedicated to building stronger customer relationships, resolving complex issues, and driving innovation within the organisation.

At Allsop Software, we have developed the Order Management Solution, a comprehensive software designed to eliminate manual repetitive processes and initiate workflow automation. By implementing our solution, businesses have witnessed a quantum leap in customer satisfaction.

One of our clients attested to the benefits of our software, stating, “With the Order Management Solution implemented, we have already noticed remarkable improvements for our customers. Working closely with Allsop Software, we have been able to build on our initial requirements and develop a solution that supports us going forward.”

Conclusion

The Power of Order Management

The adoption of order management software and automation in customer service processes brings immense benefits to businesses. By reducing repetitive tasks, identifying automation opportunities, and unlocking time for high-value work, companies can enhance operational efficiency, elevate customer satisfaction, and empower their employees to focus on tasks that truly matter. Embracing automation is no longer a luxury but a necessity in today’s competitive landscape.

Intelligent Scheduling – Mobile and Web Solution

Intelligent Scheduling – Mobile and Web Solution

Intelligent Scheduling – Mobile and Web Solution

We are delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside Nikki of John O’Conner Grounds Maintenance to deliver intelligent scheduling of grounds maintenance and landscaping services.

The solution built on custom web and mobile technologies marries the functionality of dynamic scheduling with business intelligence. The primary screen presents the resource schedule with conditional formatting to highlight key events.

Managers create a master schedule for the individual teams based on each team’s work rotations and cycles, plus consider meeting other key objectives within the overall company strategy.

This empowers the operations to make strategic decisions in line with company objectives whilst ensuring the best customer service is met. Transparency is enabling operations to deliver for the customer and the company.

Company

John O’Conner

Website

johnoconner.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Solution Used

Web & Mobile Solution

The work schedule appears on the individuals mobile device for completion by the maintenance teams, keeping the office up to date automatically. This update is colour coded representing each job status, for example in progress, completed and scheduled.  Such an informed environment presents opportunities for operations to move or add jobs just in time to meet targets and present enviable customer standards.

This key information environment empowers operations to make timely decisions without seeking approval and missing the opportunity to excel for the customer. A repeatable service level for the customer based on actual activity planning schedules into the future.

Collecting and analysing an accurate record of this data will further assist in scheduling, as well as alerting managers to their highest performing team

“The team at Allsop were able to very quickly gain a deep understanding of our business and what we were trying to achieve. This has enabled our relationship to transcend the commercial transaction and we are benefiting from genuine technology partners that really comprehend our vision for our business. The unique way that we are now able to combine our mobile workforce management, back office and operational management tools in an intelligent system and share real time service data directly with our customers is a great step forward for our sector. This also supports our vision of employing the optimum technology to push greater efficiencies and create value whilst keeping things as simple as possible for our customers and ourselves.”

Strategic Director

Nikki Singh-Barmi, John O'Conner

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Mastering Order Management

Mastering Order Management

Mastering Order Management  

Efficient order management is the backbone of a successful business, especially in today’s competitive marketplace. From order placement to delivery, every step must be meticulously managed to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the intricacies of order management and how Allsop’s innovative software solutions can transform your business operations. 

In this blog post, we will discuss its main benefits.

 

Mastering Order Management  

  1. What is Order Management? 
  2. The Challenges of Order Management 
  3. How Allsop Transforms Order Management 
  4. Key Benefits of Using Allsop’s OMS 
  5. Why Choose Allsop? 
Benefits of Paperless Order Processing in Food and Beverage

What is Order Management? 

Order management encompasses the entire process of receiving, tracking, and fulfilling customer orders. It involves multiple stages: 

Order Placement: Customers place orders through various channels like websites, mobile apps, or physical stores. 

Order Processing: Orders are received and processed, ensuring all details are correct and inventory is available. 

Order Fulfilment: Products are picked, packed, and shipped to customers. 

Post-Sale Service: Handling returns, exchanges, and customer feedback. 

An efficient Order Management System (OMS) integrates these stages seamlessly, reducing errors and improving customer satisfaction. 

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The Challenges of Order Management 

Managing orders efficiently poses several challenges, including: 

Inventory Management: Keeping track of stock levels to avoid overstocking or stockouts. 

Order Accuracy: Ensuring that every order is processed correctly and shipped to the right customer. 

Timely Fulfilment: Meeting delivery deadlines to keep customers satisfied. 

Multi-Channel Sales: Coordinating orders from various sales channels without errors or delays. 

Scalability: Adapting to growing order volumes without compromising efficiency. 

How Allsop Transforms Order Management 

Allsop offers a comprehensive solution to overcome these challenges with its state-of-the-art Order Management System. Here’s how Allsop can help your business: 

Centralised Order Processing: Allsop’s OMS centralizes orders from all sales channels, ensuring a unified approach to order management. This eliminates the confusion of managing multiple platforms and reduces the risk of errors. 

Real-Time Inventory Management: With Allsop, you gain real-time visibility into your inventory levels. This helps in maintaining optimal stock, preventing overstocking or stockouts, and ensuring you always meet customer demand. 

Automated Workflow: Automation is at the heart of Allsop’s OMS. From order receipt to shipment, automate repetitive tasks to reduce manual errors and speed up the fulfilment process. 

Scalability: Whether you’re handling hundreds or thousands of orders, Allsop’s scalable system grows with your business. Our OMS is designed to handle increased order volumes seamlessly, ensuring continuous efficiency. 

Detailed Analytics and Reporting: Make informed decisions with comprehensive analytics and reporting features. Allsop provides insights into order trends, fulfilment times, and customer satisfaction, helping you optimize your operations. 

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Key Benefits of Using Allsop’s OMS 

Implementing Allsop’s order management solution brings numerous benefits: 

Improved Efficiency: Streamlined processes and automation reduce the time and effort needed to manage orders. 

Enhanced Customer Experience: Accurate and timely order fulfilment leads to satisfied customers and repeat business. 

Cost Savings: Efficient inventory management and reduced manual labour lower operational costs. 

Increased Sales: Faster order processing and fulfilment encourage more sales and help you capitalize on market opportunities. 

Better Decision-Making: Data-driven insights enable you to make strategic decisions to improve overall performance. 

Why Choose Allsop? 

At Allsop, we understand that efficient order management is crucial for business success. Our software is designed with flexibility and scalability in mind, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes. Here’s why Allsop is the ideal choice for your order management needs: 

Customisable Solutions: Tailor the OMS to fit your specific business requirements. 

Seamless Integration: Integrate with existing systems like CRM, ERP, and e-commerce platforms for a cohesive workflow. 

Dedicated Support: Our team of experts is always available to assist you, ensuring smooth implementation and ongoing support. 

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Continuous Improvement at Vegetarian Express with the help of Allsop solutions

Vegetarian Express Continuous Improvement programme drives £139,430 cost reduction with the help of Allsop.

Allsop assisted Vegetarian Express by automating 130,821 internal processes across 6 workflows, saving the Customer Service team approximately 12,188 hours.

Vegetarian Express is the leading specialist distributor of vegetarian and vegan products in the UK foodservice industry. As the company expanded, they identified bottlenecks in their Operational Workflows. To address this, they partnered with AllSop to develop an AI powered automated workflow that could fully automate a previously time-consuming, cross departmental process, connecting their Customer Orders, Inventory, Pricing, Credit Control, Mobile Warehouse and Delivery.

Company

Vegetarian Express

Website

vegetarianexpress.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Solution Used

Order Management

Allsop IPA

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130,821

Automated Orders

12,188

Saved Hours

3000+

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Order Management Solution and how it works

Using the latest AI and digital innovation technology, Allsop developed a fully automated workflow engine. By utilising Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Document Process Automation (DPA), Allsop Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) scans all incoming email/docs/integrated data points and automatically extracts and parses the required data, such as stock availability, credit control, pricing, order picking/delivery on mobile device in adherence to best practice guidelines.

Additionally, the base configuration of Allsop IPA can also incorporate a wide range of custom business logic to automatically process the most time consuming internal tasks and complex workflows.

Results 

The Continuous Improvement project resulted in significant cost reduction and operational efficiency gains for Vegetarian Express, reducing the workload for their administrative team by 12,188 hours.

“The ability to grow and expand the Order Management Solution has been a tremendous benefit for us. Working closely with AllSop, we have been able to build upon our initial requirements and develop a system that will support our future needs.”

Head of Programme Management

Vegetarian Express

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