Arthur Pendelton
Lead Systems Consultant
solutions@ordinaryindustries.com
Practical Supply Chain Experience
Arthur Pendelton started his career in 2015 as a parts dispatcher in a West Bromwich warehouse. He spent six years on the floor learning why physical stock counts rarely match what is shown on invoice sheets. At Ordinary Industries, he leads our technical audits, focusing on where data gets lost between the loading bay and the accounting office.
No Slides, Just Working Software
We do not do fancy slides. We configure software that works. In November 2022, Arthur built our core margin-leak script to identify discrepancies in mixed-freight manifests. This tool has helped 37 Midland transport and warehousing businesses identify billing errors that previously averaged 4.2% of their weekly freight value.
Shifting From Clipboards to Cloud Databases
His main focus is helping local manufacturers move from clipboards to cloud databases. For example, he recently spent 12 days in Wolverhampton with an automotive parts manufacturer. There, he migrated 43 staff from manual clipboard logging to a central SQL system, which reduced order-entry errors from 14% down to less than 1.5% in the first month.
Focused on Midland Shop Floors
Arthur holds an MSc in Operations Research from Aston University, which he completed in 2012. He believes that supply chain issues are resolved by looking at physical layouts, not by sitting in remote video meetings. Let's look at the actual numbers on your shop floor — that is where Arthur spends three days of his typical working week, working directly with operations managers.
Where We Draw the Line
To be upfront, Arthur does not consult on massive ERP rollouts for international conglomerates. He works best with independent firms running 30 to 180 staff who need direct, working software databases. He handles database configuration, handheld scanner setup, and local API connections that keep your margins protected without the corporate overhead.