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 …
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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 …
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 …
Applauding the 2015 UKWA Award winners
Over 400 guests filled the Ballroom Suite of the Dorchester Hotel in London for the UKWA’s (United Kingdom Warehousing Association’s) 16th Annual Awards for Warehousing presentation ceremony and Annual Luncheon, sponsored by Jungheinrich UK. The annual highlight in the logistics calendar, held on …
UKWA announces Peter Ward as new CEO
Following the recent announcement that Roger Williams, UKWA’s longstanding CEO, is to hand over his current role in mid- January 2015, the name of his successor has been released. He is Peter Ward, until recently Commercial Director and Head of Cargo Supply Chain at London Gateway. Ward has …
Do 3PLs offer the only solution to shared warehousing?
According to the Property Data Report 2013* there is £80bn worth of warehousing in the UK, writes Nigel Greenslade. But, at any one time, how much of it is lying dormant, unutilised? Business strategies change and companies are often left with a significant amount of empty …
More awards success for Walker Logistics
Fast growing supply chain solutions specialist, Walker Logistics, collected its second major industry award of the year when it was announced as the winner in the Operations SME category at the Logistics Awards, held recently at London’s Grange St Paul’s hotel. Walker had to beat off stiff …
