Launching your eCommerce brand stateside: a five-step guide to setting up US fulfilment
Operating effective eCommerce fulfilment across the globe has become essential for many growing brands, as consumers in various countries increasingly demand certainty and speed of delivery. This has therefore necessitated the requirement for businesses to consider opening fulfilment centres in different locations to keep pace with demand. One region that continues to be of great […]
Supply chains critical to educate fleet masses about electric vehicles
By Tomas Edwards, CMO, Daloop Sustainability is a heavily discussed topic right now, with individuals and businesses seeking to have less impact on the environment as they become more aware of the increasing threats to our planet. One of the clearest moves toward a more sustainable environment is the purchase of an Electric Vehicle (EV). […]
Supply chain disruption is going nowhere – what can retailers learn and take forward
By Suzette Meadows, Lead Consultant, Contact Centre/Unified Communications, Exponential-e While many retailers are beginning to bounce back from the worst effects of the pandemic, others continue to see their bottom lines negatively impacted by its fallout, whether in the form of supply chain delays, staff shortages or rising living costs. All these obstacles pose a […]
Employee safety in the logistics industry starts with data collection and analysis
Logistics organisations are under unprecedented pressure to improve not only efficiency, but also employee safety. The COVID-19-inspired spike in demand has highlighted endemic performance problems and created new workplace challenges; how can companies recruit and retain staff in a highly competitive market when the transport and storage industry exhibits a higher rate of injury at […]
How to mitigate carbon emissions in your supply chain
By Zencargo We have now entered the ‘decisive decade’ and it is time for companies to take sustainable action now. To avoid global temperature rises of above 1.5°C, CO2 emissions need to reach net zero by 2050 and to be cut in half within the next decade. The aftermath of COP26 has prompted governments to […]
The importance of having an ethical supply chain
A recent Accenture Strategy survey of nearly 30,000 consumers in 35 countries found that more than half of UK customers “want companies to take a stand on issues they care about such as sustainability, transparency and fair employment practices.” In today’s world consumers expect products that are safe, sustainable, and responsibly sourced. They want to buy and connect with […]
Why your supply chain needs a dynamic cost model
By Zencargo The last 18 months have seen the freight market at its most turbulent — and expensive — in living memory. While most shippers know that they’re paying more, monitoring exactly how much more and how it affects profitability remains a challenge. However, by moving to a dynamic cost model, logistics managers can adapt […]
DOWNLOAD: Shipping and Distribution – The State of the Deskless Workforce
Are staffing problems leaving your business high and dry? Download Quinyx’s new report for invaluable employee retention and scheduling advice. Current worker shortages in the UK are continuing to cause problems. Many firms are desperately trying to avoid business disruption as they attempt to plug staffing gaps, whilst running the risk of overworking existing team members […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: T S Europe helps you manage logistics uncertainty
The lorry driver shortage is making headlines again. Grocery store shelves are empty, the prices of goods are increasing, and businesses are beginning to worry. The logistics world is volatile as industries are faced with the challenge of acclimating to the new, demanding changes. Amid the chaos, Transport Services Europe has embraced the storm and […]
What does good subscription box fulfilment look like?
By Prolog Fulfilment Back in 2017 the Royal Mail report on subscription boxes predicted a rapid growth in demand over the next 4 years. Now, post pandemic, the latest report sees the value of the UK market having more than doubled in that period: The subscription box market has grown by 135% since 2017. Shoppers […]