Acorn Industrial Components

04/09/2026

UK Manufacturing sector continues to defy expectations, expanding in August according to S&P Global PMI.

While new orders and growth slowed slightly (after the previous month’s surge), the pace of new job creation is now at a 2y high.

With cost increases and supply chain disruptions dampening, the prospect for the rest of the year is trending positive.

More ⇢ https://www.pmi.spglobal.com/Public/Release/PressReleases?language=en

03/09/2026

One of the recurring problems we see with OEM warehousing: inefficient layout, loss of items, overstock and obsolete parts collection. Increase your warehouse function and realise working capital with better inventory flow. Ask us about improving your warehousing.

Warehouse consultancy offers better design, logistics and performance outcomes. Getting actionable, practical advice to optimise warehouse operations is paramount to ensure a smooth manufacturing, production and distribution process for all OEM manufacturers. Actionable consultancy expertise to impr...

01/09/2026

Maximise opportunities through manufacturing process design & strategy: create a transparent, flexible, strong and resilient supply chain »

Being competitive in the marketplace is key to business success. Regular analysis and review of processes is important in providing the best results for your business objectives and alignment with current company strategy. Analysis and evaluation to maximise opportunities   Introducing new processe...

31/08/2026

A cyber incident at one supplier can cascade … and is a real threat to resilience.

Among affected manufacturers, 31% experienced supply delays, 31% reduced capacity and 23% component or material shortages.

Be on top of the threat, and make sure you're working with suppliers who take it seriously.

More in the Make UK report ⇢ https://www.makeuk.org/insights/reports/cyber-security-manufacturing

27/08/2026

"29% of working hours across supply chains could be automated by generative AI," according to Accenture Research on changing supply chains.

With the skills shortage creating a personnel squeeze, it's another way to free up your existing talent to keep supply moving.

More ⇢ https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/supply-chain/supply-chain-strategy

27/08/2026

Materials Resource Planning (MRP) & ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). We help advise on the best software/hardware system frameworks to help better manage manufacturing process.

Materials Resource Planning (MRP) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) are essentially system frameworks to help better manage manufacturing process. The state of your current logistics functions and future requirements, the size of business and complexity of manufacturing process, informs which s...

25/08/2026

UK productivity is growing more strongly than official figures suggest, according to the Resolution Foundation.

Faced with skills and labour shortages, manufacturers are finding growth through using existing processes, tech and operations better.

Read ⇢ https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/24/uk-productivity-growing-faster-official-figures-resolution-foundation

25/08/2026

OEMs often overstock. Get better control with Acorn » https://www.acornic.co.uk/services-overview/inventory-management/
— Optimise warehousing space.
— Better shopfloor, and production line performance.
— Efficient tracking and auditing.
— Reduce stock wastage and obsolescence.

Controlling inventory and stock is crucial to effective manufacturing operation. Inventory Management & Analysis is essential for the best balance of stockholding, demand and sourcing processes to meet your manufacturing goals. Reach the best service level   Are you an OEM struggling with overstock...

20/08/2026

Expert kitting and assembly services in an ISO-certified QA kitting centre with highly qualified staff. Extend your production capacity. Keep a lean inventory. »

Hand-picked, pre-packaged, pre-labelled and sub-assembled industrial components and fasteners ensure component quality and production efficiency. Simplify assembly and reduce production costs   By creating fully packaged kits at our centre you shorten the production process on-site for your company...

18/08/2026

The best way to optimise customer experience, service costs, quality & lifetime value: explore how Acorn helps you lift final customer ROI with a high value aftermarket service. https://www.acornic.co.uk/services-overview/aftermarket-service-logistics/

Effective and efficient aftermarket service & logistics activities are of prime importance to OEMs as creators of high value products and equipment: extending the ability to enhance ROI for the final customer, maximising ongoing service as a multiplier of equipment/product benefit, ensuring customer...