Elastic logistics allow companies to operate supply chains more efficiently in the face of fluctuations, upscaling and downscaling or seasonal activity. Until quite recently, lean or just-in-time business models have predominated in the warehousing and logistics sectors but while both models function well for one end of the chain (manufacturing or value added processes) and … Read more…
Improving warehouse and distribution through learning from COVID-19
Benefiting from challenges in the warehousing world Warehouse and distribution users, and organisations, have definitely been on a steep learning curve in recent months. From the panic buying of the early days through to the recent exhortations to ‘go out and buy’, warehousing and distribution have borne the brunt of changed buying and delivery … Read more…
The evolution of logistics services
Since the beginning of civilization, mankind has needed to transport items from one location to another. As we evolved, we became better at getting things to where they needed to go. Improved equipment and resources meant that we could get more items to more locations with less effort. Advancements in technology allowed us to hastily … Read more…
Connecting with Your Customers to Prepare for Brexit
We can all breathe a sigh of relief as Brexit has been delayed once more, giving us more time to figure out exactly how to handle each potential outcome. A deal, no deal, a bad deal, all of these require us to make some serious preparations; both fo our businesses and our customers. The main … Read more…
Overcoming growing pains in your warehousing and distribution
As many businesses grow, they can start to experience difficulties. Stock control management can be one business area that reveals weaknesses in business structure and growth. The way this often emerges is in one or more of these four areas: Increased costs – every business will experience fluctuations in margin and this is … Read more…
Road Haulage Essex
Essex road haulage, and in fact a lot of the economy of Essex in general, has been historically based around The Confederation of Cinque Ports– a collection of coastal towns in Essex, Kent, Sussex which were brought together to support military and trade activities in England back in the 1060’s. It’s hard to understand how … Read more…
3 ways you can improve your warehousing and distribution
How to improve your warehousing and distribution without breaking your budget For many warehouse managers, this sounds too good to be true, but at http://www.dmg-freight.com/we know that there are simple, effective techniques that can really benefit warehouse management to improve your warehousing and distribution … and they don’t have to cost a fortune. … Read more…
Haulage Rates in Essex: How Are the Costs Calculated?
Any company that relies on haulage in Essex will be keen to ensure that it’s only paying what it should in relation to haulage rates. It’s understandable that some are looking for a straightforward price when it comes to haulage rates in Essex, but there are many factors that need to be considered when trying … Read more…
How Automated Tech is Benefiting the Warehouse Distribution Sector
There was a time when automated tech was only prevalent in science fictions movies, but as technology evolves so too does the warehouse distribution sector. Although the days of old called for manual labour, the use of automated tech is helping businesses restructure their business to ensure the bottom line is increased. The improvement to … Read more…
Storing Your Pallets Of Overflow Stock During The Seasonal Period
Preparing For The Xmas Influx Of Pallet Storage Dealing with an influx of stock during the seasonal period can be difficult. You have to try and make sure that you are continually dealing with the increased demands of customers as a retailer and various logistical challenges. When you’ve successfully managed your inventory and figured … Read more…