What’s important in a Solution Provider: Beyond Software Quality

If you’ve worked in industry as long as we have, you will have heard of, or maybe even be battle scarred from, the horror stories of lengthy implementations and the disruption to daily business life and, worse, failed implementations where none of the benefits are realised. At sofco, we really take this to heart as a problem […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Metafour – Leading Delivery Software Solutions

Streamline your delivery operations with Metafour’s world-class software, trusted by 150 companies globally with 40+ integrations. With four decades of expertise and innovation in the courier and mailroom industries, Metafour has developed leading delivery software that empowers businesses to compare services, label, send, track, sign, and deliver—all in one integrated platform. Our ISO 22301 and […]
SOFTWARE MONTH: Navigate the supplier landscape with our top tips

Selecting the right software solutions is paramount for driving efficiency, visibility, and resilience across the supply chain. With a plethora of options available, making informed decisions can be challenging. Here are some key considerations when sourcing trusted supply chain software solutions… Define Your Needs Prioritise Key Features Conduct Thorough Research Build Strong Partnerships Embrace Emerging Trends By following these tips […]
PRODUCT FOCUS: Metafour Courier Software

Streamline your entire delivery process in one, easy-to-use, intuitive cloud platform, that helps Sameday, Overnight, International, and Last Mile Fulfilment Couriers reduce costs, save time, scale easily, and delight customers. With 4 decades of expertise and innovation in the courier & mailroom industries, Metafour has developed world-class software that streamlines your entire delivery process, helping […]
Reply’s low-cost “Scan & Despatch” software improves inbound supplier despatch accuracy

By Logistics Reply Reply’s “Scan & Despatch” Supplier Portal is a low-cost, easy-to-adopt Cloud-based solution that quickly enables both Companies and Suppliers to accurately track Packing & Shipping activities from Supplier Despatch Locations. The award-winning software already operates successfully for M&S, Ocado and Waitrose – by offering Retailers / 3PLs / Manufacturers instant Real-Time Visibility of Inbound Stock In-Transit, whilst […]
Survival, resilience and growth: A report on the UK’s economic recovery

As lockdown restrictions around the UK are easing, businesses are taking steps on the road to recovery. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted companies of all sectors and sizes, so the chance to revive operations and look to the future is a welcome shift for millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). While many businesses haven’t been […]
JDA and Panasonic collaborate on digital supply chain solutions

JDA Software and Panasonic have partnered to develop digital solutions within the manufacturing, logistics, and retail industries. The firms say they will be working together to incorporate SaaS, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), real-time sensing technologies and advanced analytics. The joint solutions will focus on optimising production plans, supply […]