12 June 2014

Introducing the BOSS Synergy Team

The BOSS Standardisation & Technical Committee work on behalf of the entire industry and with representatives from across the industry the team develop standards to improve the efficiency of the supply chain by reducing costs and, in turn, maximising sales. These standards include Standard Product Attributes; the Industry Standard Product Classification Code and Standard Abbreviations.

In order to remain relevant to the industry and to bring about a greater understanding of what is actually done, the BOSS Standardisation & Technical Committee has decided to rebrand itself and change its name. It is now the BOSS Synergy Team, with a strap line of 'Minimising Costs - Maximising Sales'.

Work has recently started on a standard to alert the supply chain to discontinued products - long before orders are placed. If there is something that you feel would benefit from an industry-wide standard method - let the Team know! We are here to serve the industry by minimising costs and maximising sales.

For further information on standards, visit the BOSS website.

Michael Gardner
Chief Executive - BOSS Federation

Final chance to nominate a company or individual to win a BOSS Award!

The deadline for nominations is tomorrow (Friday 13 June) so if you know a company/individual worthy of recognition for demonstrating excellence in 2014 in one of the following categories, be sure to complete a nomination form and return it as soon as possible:

• Dealer Excellence
• Manufacturer Marketing Excellence
• Reseller Marketing Excellence
• New Product of the Year
• Professional of the Year
• Outstanding Achievement of the Year

Alternatively, the deadline for entries is 27 June.

Visit the BOSS Awards website to view full award criteria and to enter.

Important dates for your diary:

Join the Rubber Stamp Manufacturers Guild for another fantastic getaway. With a race night, coach trip to Liverpool, gala dinner and live entertainment on the bill, it's set to be a brilliant event.

Click here for more information and to book your place.

Think you've got what it takes?

Enter now! Award criteria, online entry and application and nomination forms are all available on the BOSS Awards website. The deadline for entries is 27 June.

Table bookings can be made here.