The Changing Dealer: Resilience in the Face of Adversity Report
During the Covid pandemic, we launched an in-depth research programme to try and continually assess the impact of the crisis on both our industry and the wider economy. With the aim of supporting dealers to survive this crisis, we've now published the
Industry leaders indicate importance of ecommerce and dropship for the future of office supplies
The Covid crisis has been a major driving force for change in our industry and beyond. Whilst fighting for survival, we have all been forced to become more agile than ever before, adapt quickly and embrace new ways of thinking.
Will customer deliveries ever be the same again?
No industry has been left unscathed by the COVID pandemic, least of all the office supplies industry. Major changes in our sector have prompted questions about how our entire supply chain will have to change to efficiently operate in the
The impact of COVID-19 on the future of work by Dr Eliza Filby, Generation Expert & Historian of Contemporary Values
Recently, BOSS Federation held a webinar featuring Dr Eliza Filby, Generation Expert & Historian of Contemporary Values.Drawing on insights gained from multiple industries and clients, Eliza spoke about COVID-19’s impact on the structure of working lives and offices, potential opportunities
Adrian Butler & Simon Drakeford: a fireside chat about our industry
Recently, Simon Drakeford CEO of Office Power and Adrian Butler, Managing Director of VOW Wholesale discussed their experience of recent months, how they’re viewing the big changes in our industry and the effect COVID has had on the sourcing, supply
Technology: is it time to change?
Is it time to update your existing e-commerce offering? In the e-commerce Office Supplies market, having an up-to-date technological system – both back-end and customer facing – is vital. Outdated back-end systems limit the ability to prototype, test and launch new
Future-Proof Your Business: Buying Tip
Part two of Future Proofing Your Business, by Maria Chappell, Head of Category at Euroffice Group. Spot buying is just like being stuck in traffic! It’s a sullen day on a British motorway, traffic suddenly slows down, you can see it backing up
Future-Proof Your Business: Improving Customer Engagement
The Office Supplies industry is experiencing an unprecedented amount of change. The reducing volume of product sold and increasing competition has had a downward pressure on selling prices and consequently margins throughout our industry: manufactures, wholesalers and dealers.In these continually
How to Futureproof Your Business
Is your competitive advantage truly sustainable? Will your current strategies keep you competitive in your industry for another 5, 10 or 20 years? Maybe some of the ideas below could help you maintain your edge. Be vigilant on emerging technology In the