Walker Logistics, the specialist supply chain services operator, has commenced storing and distributing the range of natural nail polishes manufactured by Nailberry. As well as supplying the various salons, spas and high-end retail outlets that stock the prestigious Nailberry brand, in due …
Supply Chain
After the gold rush
Online fulfilment has become something of a gold rush in the past couple of years. But it is attracting companies that lack the expertise or infrastructure to undertake the services they claim to offer, says Mark Elward, managing director of Coventry-based DK Fulfilment. Google ‘Fulfilment …
Solution for Black Friday is in the bag
Huge spikes in demand created by big single-day retailing events, such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are putting retail supply chains under enormous stress. Dematic has found a solution that counters ‘mega peaks’ with ‘super flexibility’. Last November an imported US retailing phenomenon …
New term milestones for NOVUS
As NOVUS welcomes the new intake of students to the University of Huddersfield for the first term of the 2015/2016 year, it is celebrating being shortlisted as a finalist in the Training & Professional Development category of the 19th annual European Supply Chain Excellence Awards. This is …
New UKWA warehouse census highlights critical lack of supply and development
A new UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association) report analysing the UK’s warehouse stock highlights a critical lack of supply and development, leading to a clear potential pinch point for UK industry. • Total amount of warehouse space in the UK is 424 million square feet. • East Midlands …
Just how prepared for Black Friday are you?
By Nigel Greenslade, Director of BiS spaceXchange UK retailers were sent reeling last November when British shoppers spent online an estimated £810 million in one day, due to a new retail phenomenon imported from the US dubbed Black Friday. According to the UK’s industry association for …
Avoid being short-changed when choosing a 3PL
‘Pounds per pallet stored’ comparisons leave companies short-changed when it comes to choosing a 3PL Businesses that outsource control of their supply chain function to specialist third party logistics (3PL) companies are increasingly forced to look to replace their 3PL – often within months of …
Access offers a blueprint for inventory reduction
Keeping control of inventory has probably never been harder. But using an Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) system that includes a detailed, comprehensive view of stock in its workings can make a significant contribution to the struggle. The needs for Advanced Planning and Scheduling to keep …
UKWA welcomes government apprenticeship announcement
The UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has warmly welcomed today’s (Friday 21 August) government announcement that 59 new apprenticeship standards have been approved and is actively encouraging members and non-members alike to contact the organisation with views on the standards for apprentices …
