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  • Mobile in warehousing

    How can mobile solutions ensure more efficient warehousing?

    As warehousing requirements grow, it can be difficult to keep up with increased demands and get each and every order packaged and dispatched as soon as possible. Management of orders right through to sending them out can be made easier using advancing technology and mobile systems which can make the whole process much more efficient.…

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  • Autonomous Delivery

    Is autonomous delivery becoming a reality?

    Autonomous delivery is something that is being increasingly talked about from both a perspective of the deliveries, as well as from the customer perspective. It sounds good, but is autonomous delivery a realistic expectation in the near future? Major companies are pioneering autonomous deliveries Many major companies are now pioneering the idea of autonomous delivery…

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  • Automated Warehousing

    What does warehouse automation mean for your business?

    Automation is a growing part of many industries, from automated processes to personal notifications. It can relate to many stages of distribution, sorting and data management, but how does this filter through into your warehousing? Technology is evolving As technology evolves, automation is becoming a key feature of many businesses. Sorting items via machines instead…

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  • Warehouse Management

    Tips for best practice warehouse management

    Ecommerce is growing globally, with 95% of British people now estimated to buy goods online. This means that when you’re storing and shipping goods, it’s important to have an efficient supply chain that can meet your requirements as your business scales up to cater for more and more orders. Here are some tips for best…

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  • Fleet of delivery vans

    How to reduce C02 emissions for your delivery services

    With growing awareness of global warming, more and more companies are taking more and more responsibility to reduce their C02 emissions during the delivery process. With multiple vehicles or mass orders being made, it is important to examine each element of your delivery services to see how your fleet could be made more efficient in…

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  • Shipping Barriers

    Overcoming barriers of overseas shipping and tariffs

    International shipping can pose significant barriers that are simply not present when distributing on a national scale. There are many elements involved – from sufficient packaging requirements to shipping methods, and foreign import policies worldwide. Many of these things are variable between different countries that will have different rules, so it’s vital to be up…

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  • Trade Post-Brexit

    How trade will be affected with the EU post Brexit

    The world was watching on June 23rd last year as Britain counted up the referendum votes which resulted in a decision to leave the EU. Following this began a period of uncertainty about how trade, along with other factors, could be influenced by this. Despite there being nothing set in stone, and no current official…

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  • EU Trade

    How can trade be improved with non EU countries?

    One of the main concerns with Britain leaving the EU is the affect that it will have on trade with EU countries. At the same time, the UK trades with non-EU countries on a regular basis, so it’s worth also considering how this trade can be improved. What are trade barriers? Trade barriers are imposed…

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  • New Markets

    How to Break Into New Markets

    For any business, growth is a positive sign. You may have carved yourself a nice niche in your sector, and may enjoy a healthy market share, but if you are not thinking about expanding into new markets, you might be missing out on a number of opportunities. In today’s business landscape, for the sake of…

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  • ecommerce

    ECommerce Vs The High Street: Is It Worth Having A Shop Or Not Anymore?

    In just a few short years, eCommerce has grown to encompass the way businesses interact with their consumers. It enables faster services, online shopping opportunities, sales and discounts, as well as allowing businesses to experience growth at an unprecedented level: In 2016, the total revenue generated in retail through eCommerce reached €509.9 billion in Europe…

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  • Automation

    How does automation impact everyday life?

    Technology is advancing all the time, as people use it to make jobs easier, save time and money. Automation can remove human error, and this can be implemented across many different skilled areas, right from driverless cars that are being developed, through to everyday sorting in the logistics department. This spans across so many areas…

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  • Paper and card

    Reducing the environmental effect of logistics operations

    As the effects of climate change continue to become more apparent, businesses everywhere are beginning to recognise their responsibility and are updating their corporate social responsibility policy. So how can you reduce the environmental impact of the logistics within your company and how will it affect you? The Benefits for your business Adopting an eco-friendly…

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  • Automated Logistics

    Could automation mark the end of many human jobs?

    Corporations across the world are constantly striving to increase efficiency and cut costs in an attempt to increase profits. Ever since the introduction of automation in factories in the 1960s, workers have found their positions being taken by machinery. But as automation spreads, what happens when more and more workers within the logistics industry find…

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  • Delivery Options Interactive

    What delivery options do your customers expect?

    Whatever the product is that your customers have ordered, delivery is a major factor that can affect their overall impression of your brand. Customers now have higher expectations when it comes to the standard of their delivery, and certain things have now become expectations. On average, nearly 70% of customers can be discouraged from making…

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  • Supply Chain Management

    4 Reasons to outsource your supply chain management to specialists

    Supply chain management covers everything from inventory management to warehousing, assembly, packaging and shipping. Keeping on top of all of this can prove time-consuming and expensive, so why not leave it to the professionals? Below are our top 4 reasons why you should consider outsourcing your supply chain management. 1. Save time and money Outsourcing…

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  • Customer Delivery

    3 steps to a customer-friendly delivery service

    What is it you look for when choosing a delivery service for your clients? The way to create a delivery service that is customer-friendly is to see what your customers are actually looking for. It’s important to ensure that you have a system that works for you – it should be reliable, efficient and ensure…

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  • Supply Chain Costs

    Why not try these things to cut supply chain management costs?

    It’s not only huge brands that can save money on supply chain management. It’s a myth that simply the larger the bulk of deliveries, then the more the cost savings. There are a range of opportunities within any logistics strategy that can allow businesses to make savings, despite the fact that every company’s requirements can…

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  • Sustainable deliveries

    How to increase your supply chain sustainability

    To ensure that they can maintain a strong supply to meet the demand of their customers, businesses must create a supply chain structure that is sustainable. This applies to both national and international shipping strategies, as well as addressing the environmental impact and minimising waste. Here are some of the ways businesses can work towards…

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