Late payments are rarely just about intent or policy. They are often the result of friction across the order-to-cash cycle — mismatched data, disputed invoices, manual intervention, and inconsistent processes that delay settlement even where there is no commercial disagreement. As regulation tightens across the UK, these operational inefficiencies become
For companies across the UK electrical manufacturing and distribution sector, the past few years have reinforced one consistent lesson: business priorities can change quickly. One month the focus is on managing rising supplier costs. The next, it may be securing supply, responding to a sudden spike in demand, or protecting
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept for the electrical industry but rather a defining part of its future. According to the latest EDA Digitalisation Survey, there is widespread agreement that AI in the electrical supply chain will transform the way the sector buys and sells products by the
For electrical manufacturers, copper isn’t just another input cost, it’s a constant variable that can significantly influence margins, pricing, and planning. Over the past few years, fluctuations in copper pricing have become more pronounced. Global demand, supply constraints, and geopolitical factors have all contributed to a level of volatility that
Digitalisation in the electrical sector is moving from “nice to have” to “how business gets done.” The latest EDA findings show manufacturers are already laying the groundwork: over half now offer online customer portals for wholesalers to place orders (53%). Even more striking, the vast majority manage product data through
The electrical industry has always been rooted in face-to-face interactions: conversations at the trade counter, trusted reps on the phone, and the kind of familiarity that only comes from years of working together. But the latest EDA survey shows a shift that even the most traditional businesses can’t ignore. When
