Unsure if now is the time to invest? Here’s what other businesses did
Making a big change to how your business runs is rarely an easy decision.
Even when your systems are showing strain, there’s always a reason to wait. Maybe it’s the timing. Maybe it’s the fear of disruption. Maybe it’s just not being 100% sure that now is the right moment.
But for many businesses, waiting came at a cost. The ones who made the leap with Orderwise didn’t always feel ready, but they knew that carrying on as they were simply wasn’t sustainable.
Here’s what they did, and what changed.
“We’ve grown tenfold since we started”
When snack distributor Epicurium first started out, they were running everything manually. But as demand increased, so did the pressure, particularly when it came to traceability and time-consuming fulfilment. By switching to Orderwise, they didn’t just save time, they gained complete control. Batch traceability now runs at 99.9% accuracy, and their business has scaled significantly.
“If our average order now takes around two and a half minutes with Orderwise, it would probably take 10 or 15 minutes if everything were a manual process – that’s a hell of a difference. Turnover-wise, we’re probably ten times the size we were when we first started with Orderwise.” Ben McKechnie, Director
“We were told it would take a year — we were ahead in four months”
Plenty of businesses delay because they’ve heard horror stories about failed go-lives or painful changeovers. DMS Flooring Supplies had friends in wholesale who warned them it could take years to settle into a new system. Instead, they saw results almost immediately. They now manage multiple branches, handle stock transfers with ease, and plan to scale nationally, all built on a platform they trust to support that growth.
“I can honestly say within four months we were far, far ahead of where we ever were before with the previous system.” David Gowling, Director
“Order volumes have doubled — and we’ve added £3 million to turnover”
Fencing equipment manufacturer Leon Paul was already growing when they turned to Orderwise, but their systems couldn’t keep up. They needed to handle more orders, more accurately, without adding headcount or chaos. Since moving to Orderwise, they’ve added £3 million in yearly turnover, and the warehouse team now works with confidence and control.
“Last Christmas, Orderwise allowed us to process almost double the number of orders we ever had before.” Modestas Simkus, Warehouse Supervisor
“It’s been a lifesaver”
When The Wright Buy first implemented Orderwise in 2014, they were turning over around £7 million. Since then, they’ve launched their own brand (Cookology), automated key ecommerce workflows, and hit £24 million in annual turnover. Manual processes like courier bookings used to take 10 hours a day, now they take under one. That kind of time saving doesn’t just reduce cost. It creates space to grow.
“Orderwise has completely changed us. It’s been a lifesaver really.” Andrew Wright, Director
There’s rarely a perfect time.
But there’s always a cost to waiting.
If you’re on the fence, that’s normal. But indecision is still a decision, and it can come at a price.
Investing in the right solution isn’t just about fixing today’s problems. It’s about setting up your business to grow without everything else falling apart.
You don’t need to jump straight into a system. But you can start a conversation. Get clear on your options. And see what’s possible, with the right partner behind you.