Acorn Industrial Components

27/10/2026

Problem: 94% of supply chain respondents say they encounter paperwork delays (according to Reuters 'State of global cross-border e-commerce report 2023/24').

Solution: Work with a master supplier and procurement logistics expert.

26/10/2026

Warehouse availability is tightening for modern logistics space (Colliers).

For OEMs, off-site buffer stock can protect production without adding fixed overheads.

Our new Devon facility means we currently have ~20% capacity available if you want to replenish your buffer.

Colliers reporting ⇢

UK logistics property speculative completions are expected to fall to their lowest annual level since 2018, according to Colliers.

22/10/2026

Have you thought about working with your supply partners to leverage the benefits of collaborating on product design?

— it can unlock significant competitive advantage & immediately save on manufacturing costs.

Learn more about our product design & assembly service ⇢

You want to design outstanding products for your customers. You want to assemble them efficiently and cost-effectively. While many OEMs may overlook this, collaborating with manufacturing partners and suppliers can contribute to these areas in significant ways. Supply chain product design as a compe...

21/10/2026

New premises, extended coverage across the South West and UK.

Our Littlehampton site has been joined by a sister location in Totnes, Devon.

The popularity of our services has led us to expand our capacity again this year.

Totnes is up and running, allowing us to fulfil more export orders and kitting/assembly work.

20/10/2026

Ensure quality control and reliable delivery through a 'master supplier'. Acorn has 30+ years of component supply and procurement knowledge. With 31,000+ line items, 100+ DIN standards and 14+ material types, we have extensive standards, sizes and materials to precisely fit your specifications. » https://www.acornic.co.uk/services-overview/components-supply/

We specialise in providing OEM direct line feed delivery from a vast selection of fasteners and fixings, PPE and MRO equipment. A reliable source of high quality, best value, components is essential for every manufacturing process. Excellence in components supply and procurement   Procurement is ou...

19/10/2026

78% of UK decision-makers expect demand to outpace capacity within two years (DHL research).

70% have seen demand increase. 72% expect further growth.

The current challenge: building operational capacity to fulfil demand.

Meeting growing demand doesn't always require more factory space or headcount. Smarter inventory management, off-site logistics and production support can help manufacturers scale up.

DHL research report ⇢ https://dhlsupplychain.dhl.com/UKI-Capacity-Crunch-Report

16/10/2026

Inventory volume isn't the same as inventory availability.

Fluke's latest research illustrates the impact. 83% of UK manufacturers report maintenance delays because of unavailable parts. Yet, on average, 22% of spare parts inventory is obsolete. 31% identified downtime from unavailable parts or long lead times as a cost risk.

Do you have a parts mismatch? At Acorn, we keep investing in critical stock for our clients' production flow.

Read more: https://supplychainstrategy.media/blog/2026/09/17/83-of-uk-manufacturers-report-maintenance-delays-due-to-unavailable-parts/

15/10/2026

Acorn’s services improve your inventory visibility, warehousing productivity, stockholding and components supply to support your enterprise S&OP efforts. Gain a competitive advantage by streamlining these processes. https://www.acornic.co.uk/services-overview/sales-operational-planning/

Reviewing demand, supply and resulting financial impact are all part of Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP). We support this top-level decision-making process through better inventory visibility, control, monitoring and planning. Tie your business processes to the bigger strategic plan   Effective ...

14/10/2026

Most UK company supply chains are running leaner, but if disruption strikes their primary warehousing they lack alternatives, with most also not able to flex production with surge capacity.

Only 33% have fully implemented strategies that allow an adequate response to disruption, according to SCALA's Resilience Gap 2026 report.

Article ⇢ https://www.worldports.org/no-plan-b-nearly-half-of-uk-firms-couldnt-survive-a-warehouse-shutdown/

13/10/2026

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...