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
Digitalisation in the electrical industry has been a talking point for years, but the latest EDA survey shows just how quickly expectations are shifting: Nearly 70% of wholesalers now believe that online business volumes will double or more than double within the next five years. That’s a huge signal for
The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) has released its Digitalisation Survey 2026, offering one of the most detailed snapshots yet of how digital adoption is progressing across the UK electrotechnical supply chain. B2BE was delighted to sponsor this year’s survey and while the report covers a wide range of topics, from
Sales order automation isn’t new to the electrical manufacturing and distribution sector. For years, businesses have used technology to reduce manual data entry, speed up order processing, and improve accuracy. What is new is the role artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to play, not by replacing people, but by helping
Every year, as the electrical manufacturing and distribution sector evolves, one truth becomes clearer: the organisations that move fastest aren’t necessarily the ones with the biggest teams or the most expensive systems — they’re the ones that eliminate friction from manual processes. And nowhere is that friction more stubborn, or
Inflation isn’t just a headline — it’s a daily reality for leaders in the UK electrical sector. Rising wages, higher energy bills, and climbing overheads are eating into margins across the supply chain. For manufacturers and distributors already facing tight competition, the question is clear: how do you keep serving
