Insight December 2022

Supply Chain Update

Howard Wilder Sales Director, Banner

So we find ourselves at the end of another year, one that has been impacted greatly by the cost of living crisis, war in Ukraine, and continuing Covid issues. But we’ve gotten through it.

The general feeling from retail trade seems to be that businesses are thankful that they got through Back to School as they did. Most people have a little more stock than they need, but they live to fight another day, and another Back to School.

At Banner Wholesale, we faced a few difficulties earlier in the season regarding overseas stock. We recognised the urgency to get all product back to the UK and flew in a considerable amount at our cost, and have plans to offset any carbon emissions created in the process. The issue was resolved and the stock

reached our customers, allowing the majority of cases the longest possible period to sell their products.

Since the beginning of August we had a great period of service for all our customers, with stocks currently standing at 98% availability and our ‘On Time in Full’ KPI being beaten on a regular daily basis with regards to outgoing deliveries.

After a slow start, forward orders for 2023 are now flooding into our Sales Office, so thank you for your business for 2023.

Just as a reminder, please keep an eye on our Back to School Offers information so that you don’t miss any important order cut-off dates.

We look forward to working with you in 2023!