Optimising Transport
Top Tips for Getting the Most out of Your 3PL
Your business’ logistics performance can play as important a role in your success as your products or services do. For companies that employ the services of a third-party logistics provider (3PL), there are ways to get the best out of this professional relationship in a way that can boost yourRead More›
Importing from abroad: understanding your responsibilities
Importing from abroad can benefit many small businesses. Lower prices and favourable exchange rates mean goods can be brought into the United Kingdom from abroad inexpensively. Where there is a lack of domestic choice, importing allows access to a wider variety of goods which may be more readily available andRead More›
Cold store storage 101
All products have a point of origin, and must reach their destination in perfect condition. Therefore it is very important to choose a logistics process with optimum storage conditions, so as not to cause any damage. For products whose quality will deteriorate unless refrigerated, a cold chain involving refrigerated transportRead More›
Third party logistics: is it beneficial to you?
Setting up your dream e-commerce business holds many pitfalls and challenges, and one of the most overlooked is, not surprisingly, the delivery logistics of your company. Or, perhaps you’ve already started your company, however you’re only just catching up and adding a ‘click to checkout’ function on your website. EitherRead More›
Why packaging is at the heart of logistics
According to Per Engelseth’s paper on ‘The core role of packages in a logistics network’, “the basic objective of logistics is concerned with the provision of goods to an end user and four main activities are involved in this provision of goods. They may be classified as materials handling, transport,Read More›