Alliance Procurement Solutions Ltd

24/07/2025

From National Insurance hikes and rising energy bills to ongoing supply chain disruption — margins are under pressure like never before.

Yet most businesses still don’t have a clear view of where profit is lost or what actions to take.

💡That’s where better data makes a real difference.

In our latest blog, we explore how manufacturers are using tools like i-QMN to:
✅ Integrate data from ERP, MRP, spreadsheets and more
✅ Spot waste and reduce stock
✅ Track supplier performance
✅ Improve profitability with faster, smarter decisions

📊 If you’re relying on gut feel or static reports, this is your sign to get ahead of the curve.

👉 Read the full article: https://allianceprocurementsolutions.co.uk/2025/07/23/fighting-rising-costs-sme-manufacturers/

10/07/2025

🔍Thinking about BI tools?
Here are a few things worth reflecting on before diving in:

1. Clarity over dashboards
It's easy to get caught up in visuals. But real value comes from simplifying complexity—helping your team understand and act on the numbers.

2. Data is only useful if it drives better decisions
A flashy report means nothing if it doesn’t inform your next move. Look for tools that turn insight into outcomes.

3. Tools alone don’t change businesses—people do
The biggest wins often come from embedding BI into how people work. That takes time, support, and iteration—not just software.

At APS, we focus less on the tool itself and more on how it’s used.

Our approach helps teams unlock the insight buried in their data and use it to drive real-world improvement—in profitability, operations, and supply chain resilience.

No jargon. No complexity. Just practical insight that works.

Want to learn how Alliance Procurement Solutions Ltd can help you implement and build BI tools for you?

email [email protected] or
visit our website www.allianceprocurementsolutions.co.uk

08/07/2025

If you are a business located in the Erewash Borough Council and would like to increase profits, improve productivity or get more clarity from your data through the implementation of a business analytics/intelligence platform, then our services could be funded through the attached grant!!

Please do contact us to find out more if you are interested.

Apply for our Research and Development Grant.

17/06/2022

Save hours understanding your numbers in spreadsheets and multiple system reports by connecting to your data live!

We Connect
We Build
You Grow

From £55 per month/license you get to focus on action!

Contact us today to find out more!



https://allianceprocurementsolutions.co.uk/i-qmn/

01/04/2022

It was great to speak at the Going Green Market Stall event with Low Carbon Business Network on Wednesday afternoon. It was cold, but a beautiful location!

Great to meet some new people and build the network!

30/03/2022

This afternoon our MD, Wood will be speaking at the Going Green Market Place event at Cromford Mills and sharing how supply chains can help transition to Net Zero through Sustainable Procurement!

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Low Carbon Business Network

21/03/2022

Following the interest in our services from the East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire), and the 2 key themes addressed - rising cost & digital adoption - here is a case study demonstrating our success at both of these.
We have recently unlocked £225k over 3 years for a client too!

09/03/2022

An interesting read from Raconteur , summarising all the challenges our supply chains currently face. From Brexit, to reliance on China, to rising energy costs and inflation, its no wonder shipping rates are 5 times higher than 2019 costs.

Laurence Dellicot recommends a great practical solution: "He advises businesses to perform robustness and agility tests on their supply chain and use the data, especially real-time data, to improve the flow of products." This is exactly what we do at APS, encouraging our customers to under digital transformation to improve supply chain visibility. Find out more here: https://zcu.io/0TEL



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08/03/2022

Tomorrow is the first of many events we will be attending this month!

Our MD, Mark Wood will be attending Breakfast Event #5 - Productivity through Innovation, hosted by The Precision Manufacturing Centre (PMC) - part of the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at University of Nottingham.

We look forward to meeting many of you at these events!

01/03/2022

And just like that, we're into a new month! February was very busy for us, and this certainly continues into March. Find out more about all our exciting events mentioned in the newsletter:

1. 🚅Route2Zero next event🚅: https://zcu.io/ufGL

2. 🌱Environmental Sustainability – an SMEs approach🌱: https://zcu.io/bVY1

3. ♻️Going Green Market Place♻️: https://zcu.io/Npib

28/02/2022

How are you mitigating risks in your supply chain?

In this time of constant global disruption, the criticality of using local suppliers cannot be emphasised enough. Not only do consumers prefer this - due to its positive ethical and sustainability implications - but it helps your business become more resilient in these tumultuous business climate.

APS can help you transform your supply chain, using local suppliers to help you procure more sustainably and reduce your Scope 3 emissions. This can ensure your supply chain is resilient and sustainable, using it to become your strategic differentiator. Transform your supply chain with us here 👉🏼 https://zcu.io/Li65

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25/02/2022

This article from Procurious names the top 3 reasons why ethical sourcing programmes fail:
1. Lack of internal resources
2. Resistance from suppliers
3. Incorrect/insufficient tools and technology

At APS, we can help you overcome all these obstacles, through our decades of experience in sustainable procurement for SMEs. Register your interest here 👉🏼 https://zcu.io/Li65

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