Case Study: Savage & Whitten achieves triple revenue growth and 35% faster picking with Sanderson's Swords solution

Savage & Whitten - Customer Case Study

Savage & Whitten, Ireland’s fastest-growing independent wholesaler, faced the challenge of managing rapid expansion — trebled turnover from about £14.5m to £46m — while securing new business, extending its delivery reach, expanding sales capability and improving warehouse efficiency. To support this growth the company turned to Sanderson and its Swords delivered wholesale system to run everything from ordering to final accounts.

Sanderson implemented Swords alongside voice order picking, stock & warehouse management, a web ordering system and mobile CRM, streamlining processes and boosting sales. The results include a 35% increase in picking rates, web revenue growing from zero to about £7.5m (16% of sales) in 18 months, annual revenue growth of 17–20% over three years, a 2% improvement in in‑full delivery and tighter stock control that eliminated routine stock takes — all delivered through Sanderson’s solutions.

Savage & Whitten

Mark Windebank

Managing Director