PEAKING EARLY
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PEAKING EARLY

By Peter Louden, COO at ArrowXL At this time of year most companies in our sector are elbows deep into the preparation for Black Friday and the Christmas…

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New cloud-based software solution gives logistics companies the edge when fulfilling online orders
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New cloud-based software solution gives logistics companies the edge when fulfilling online orders

A new cloud-hosted, multi-channel order management solution has been developed that enables third party logistics (3PL) service companies to fulfill B-2-C orders on behalf of e-commerce retailers quickly,…

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Gain Competitive Advantage Through Collaborative Relationships
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Gain Competitive Advantage Through Collaborative Relationships

By Louisa Hosegood, Digital and Strategy Director at Bis Henderson Consulting Supply chains today are required to deliver ever-better service levels while simultaneously bearing down on cost and…

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TAKE STEPS TO A MORE EFFICIENT WORKPLACE
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TAKE STEPS TO A MORE EFFICIENT WORKPLACE

Re-organisation will be a priority for many warehouse and distribution centre operators ramping up to meet higher volumes and demand in the face of Covid 19 and pre-Christmas push, says Jim Roberts, product manager…

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AI tool offers lifeline to logistics companies adapting to strains of Covid-19
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AI tool offers lifeline to logistics companies adapting to strains of Covid-19

Klarity developed to predict, monitor and test health and safety of workers With the threat of a second nationwide lockdown, an AI employee health data management tool is offering…

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Are flexible working hours the future of logistics?
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Are flexible working hours the future of logistics?

Despite flexible working becoming increasingly popular in the UK in recent years, it seems logistics and freight is an industry that has not yet embraced the demand. According to a…

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DSV launch a new unaccompanied trailer service between UK and Europe
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DSV launch a new unaccompanied trailer service between UK and Europe

DSV is very pleased to announce the launch of our Full Load unaccompanied trailer service to and from Germany, Central and Eastern Europe.  The service will ship via…

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FROM GRANOLA TO GROOMING PRODUCTS – BCMPA MEMBERS MEET THE GROWING DEMAND FOR WHITE LABEL & PRIVATE LABEL GOODS
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FROM GRANOLA TO GROOMING PRODUCTS – BCMPA MEMBERS MEET THE GROWING DEMAND FOR WHITE LABEL & PRIVATE LABEL GOODS

White Label and Private Label goods are experiencing huge growth according to the BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, which has reported a 75 percent increase during lockdown for enquiries from companies and entrepreneurs across the UK and Internationally.   White Label goods are standard products manufactured…

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Telling the story of a part
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Telling the story of a part

Maintaining a library of information pertaining to the record of a part as it moves through a supply chain can be a significant challenge, even for smaller companies…

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Two thirds of people believe their work travel patterns have changed permanently
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Two thirds of people believe their work travel patterns have changed permanently

Alphabet research shows accelerating demand for mobility and EVs after lockdown  Only 35% of people expect to return to normal travel habits A quarter of consumers said their…

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