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 …
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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 …
UKWA speaks out on e-commerce this autumn
UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association) is taking part in a series of e-commerce related events this autumn, as the voice of the logistics sector on this vitally important mega trend. CEO Peter Ward (pictured) will first be speaking at the Omni-Channel Conference, which takes place on …
NOVUS student named 2015 Sustainable Visionary
Ronan Keane, a logistics and supply chain management student on the University of Huddersfield NOVUS scheme, has won ReFood’s Sustainable Visionaries student scholarship competition. The leading food waste recycler awarded Ronan the title following a rigorous six-month judging process. He takes home …
Online fulfilment specialist aims to lead the market
The fast-growing e-commerce order fulfilment specialist, DK Fulfilment, has announced plans to become the leading company in the highly competitive UK e-retail fulfilment sector. “E-commerce is the fastest growing retail market in Europe. In 2015, overall online sales are expected to grow by …
Battling the returns explosion
Fashion retailers are facing a fierce battle to protect margins and corporate profits against the heavy costs of an explosion in returns. The larger retailers are putting in place systems that offer visibility and control over the returns process. But, asks Gareth Thomas, Retail Business Consultant …
Earning a living wage
John O’Reilly, operations director at Flex Recruitment Plus, examines how to meet the challenge of a National Living Wage The Chancellor’s surprise announcement in the Summer Budget to introduce a “national living wage” of £7.20 per hour for workers aged over 25 from next April is good news for …
Contact AMA PR for logistics, supply chain, procurement and materials handling PR
AMA PR has a new phone number: 0208 123 1900. Drop us a line if you need help with your logistics, supply chain or materials handling PR or specialist writing projects You can reach Nick Allen directly on: Tel: 01444 390 or Mob: 07775 601 259 You can reach Nick Allen directly on: Tel: …
Farrall’s announces senior management team restructure
Farrall’s Transport, the Cheshire based logistics service provider, has announced changes to the company’s senior management team. The move follows a sustained period of exponential growth within the business that has resulted in the procurement of additional facilities to the company’s portfolio, …
