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The majority of businesses are now operating online in some capacity, with most giving customers the opportunity the buy products online. There are many elements involved in this process, which make up your logistics strategy, and outsourcing this to a logistics partner can have some significant benefits that are much more difficult to achieve in…

Global logistics is a huge business, and now amounts to a worth of around £55 billion. This demonstrates increased mobility across the world, where products can be shipped globally via air, sea or other methods of transportation, quickly and without any hassle. There is huge competition from other companies within each sector to provide the…

It’s the job of a supply chain manager to organise and build a strong team. This can be challenging, particularly across multiple locations, spread nationally or internationally. When looking to build a successful supply team, there are a number of things to consider, such as how to incentivise those on your supply team, so that…

As a buyer, all you want is a simple way to place an order, and the assurance that it will arrive within the designated time. As a business, the priority is to keep this as efficient and cost-effective as possible. Interestingly, software can have a very important role in simplifying your order to delivery process,…

Regardless of their size, companies are finding themselves transporting goods and materials around the globe. However this can be made difficult because without the correct inventory, management and transportation, the materials and goods won’t make it to their destinations, whether that’s to a factory, warehouse or direct delivery to the consumer. For companies that don’t…

Automation is something that is becoming more common in different areas of business. The basic concept is that as many processes are as automated as possible, which saves time as well as increasing efficiency. It saves costs due to reduced labour, whilst eliminating the risk of human error and improving the overall service provided. With…

It is imperative to keep track and control of your supply chain management costs. Many companies utilise the same logistics provider and strategy without shopping around to see the different services that are readily available to them. Logistics costs should be monitored more closely to ensure that businesses are operating in a lean and efficient…

Global shipping can be complex and pose some difficulties, particularly for businesses that are new to international deliveries and branching out globally. In amongst these problems, here are the top 5 concerns for businesses shipping globally: #1 Fast and accurate deliveries Many customers will have been in the position where they order something internationally, and…

As a company selling products, whether it’s clothes, food items or specialist goods, it’s imperative that you’re able to deliver to a wide range of locations. The greater the national and international customer reach that you have, the more sales you are likely to make. What are your products? The products that you’re shipping impact…

For new businesses looking to establish a new logistics and supply chain management strategy, to companies looking to assess their current strategy, it’s important to be aware of the issues that come with warehousing. Here are the 5 common warehousing issues and solutions: Warehouse space and layout Warehousing is largely about space optimisation. Small businesses…

As we’ve previously explored, there are a number of problems that businesses face regarding supply chain management throughout the order-to-delivery process. More and more businesses are beginning to explore the idea of outsourcing their supply chain management to trusted logistics partners. This can enable them to stay ahead of competitors as they focus on their…

Logistics is at the centre of every business, from in-house ordering processes to making deliveries, whether this is on a local, national or international scale. There are a number of stages involved in the storage and distribution of products, from information flow to security in transit. The final leg of this process can face a…

Partnering with a logistics provider brings a number of benefits to businesses looking to keep their ordering and shipping process as simple and cost-effective as possible. However, if your systems are not integrated effectively, this can slow down the process and lead to possible delays with orders being sent to recipients. Integrated and automated systems…

To achieve complete customer loyalty, businesses must address the following areas: reducing delivery times from the point of order, efficient supply chain management and building customer trust. Time and resources must be used to ensure the greatest customer satisfaction is achieved. Satisfaction leads to loyalty Customer satisfaction not only means that your customers have a…

For businesses shipping products internationally, there are a number of challenges that can arise. If this is a new or ongoing venture, the same problems are commonly experienced by a wide range of industries, simply because of the difficulties that arise when shipping abroad. Here are the top logistics issues that are faced by businesses…

Logistics is a growing industry, with many businesses shipping internationally, as well as nationally and locally to their customers. The ability to ship products across the world can broaden your customer base significantly, so being able to do this successfully and efficiently is vital. For companies who are starting up and considering using a logistics…

Whatever the size of your business, reducing supply chain costs can be an effective way to save a significant amount of money. From start-ups to large Multinational Corporations, supply chain management can require a huge budget, but there are a number of things that you can do to decrease your business’ supply chain costs. These…

The UK postal and deliveries industry provides services to a wide range of customers – from businesses, to private customers or households. As more and more postal services are competing for these customers, it’s important that the delivery service you choose to offer your customers is superior and meets their expectations. One important factor in…

There are many reasons why companies choose to outsource their logistics strategy to a trusted partner. Here are the top 5: #1 – Benefit from expert advice On top of the initial cost savings, outsourcing provides insight and experience that your company may not have in-house. A logistics specialist will have enough expertise to best…