There is a growing sense in the logistics industry that, during the busiest periods, online retailers need to be more realistic about order fulfilment times – even if that means the internet shopping-addicted public’s delivery expectations may need some adjustment as a result, writes William …
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Hydrostatic forklifts for 24 hr hub performance
Expect Distribution re-invests in hydrostatic forklifts for 24 hr hub performance Expect Distribution is a £23 million family owned logistics company and is the largest founding member of the Palletline network. Over the last 27 years the company has grown rapidly and now has 260 staff, a fleet …
Initiative to tackle risk of diabetes on the roads
The Logistics Guild and Connect Health Solutions launch initiative to tackle risk of diabetes on the roads The Logistics Guild has launched an exciting initiative with Connect Health Solutions to help diabetic drivers monitor their condition on the move and counter the risks associated with the …
Temporary worker problem for logistics industry
Temporary workers who lack even the most basic skill sets cause logistics companies more problems than they solve at peak times With the British public apparently set for a record breaking online shopping spree in the run up to Christmas, a shortage of good quality temporary warehousing staff …
Black Friday Expert Comment
Just one week to BLACK FRIDAY! Several AMA clients offer solutions or advice geared to help companies deal with this retail and logistics phenomenon and other spikes in demand throughout the year. Should you be seeking comment on these issues and potential logistics, supply chain, distribution …
Three key steps to closing the productivity gap
Figures released by the Office for National Statistics highlight a yawning gap in productivity between the UK and other G7 economies. Left unchecked British companies could soon suffer. Bernard Molloy, ‘Logistician of the Year’ and global industrial director at Unipart Logistics outlines the three …
3PL clients can find themselves ‘locked in’ to overpriced contracts by TUPE rules
Clients of 3PLs can find themselves ‘locked in’ to overpriced and inefficient contracts by TUPE rules Many UK third party logistics (3PL) service providers are using the TUPE Regulations as a means of persuading their existing clients not to switch to competitors – even if the client is …
Polishing up Nailberry’s supply chain
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 …
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 …
