The cutting edge of new generation freight forwarding is … peculiar. Arising out of such anarchic technologies as bitcoin, itself an outgrowth open source software programming, these developments might not, on the surface, seem likely to impact the long-established and highly traditional freight forwarding industry – but read on, we think we can convince you … Read more…
HGV Class 2 Driver wanted in Harlow
We are recruiting for a HGV Class 2 Driver at our site in Harlow, Essex. The position is full time, Monday – Friday, delivering mostly palletized goods. We are not a pallet network company so drops are around 7 to 8 a day. This will be local work driving a Scania. The salary for this … Read more…
Brexit and the Food and Drink Supply Chain
There are many challenges ahead for those who deal with the logistics of food and drink. From food production through added value manufacturing to import and export, the entire food and supply chain in the UK will be affected by Brexit. Workforce issues for food and drink logistics At the blunt end of the food … Read more…
Digital logistics – are you staying in touch with developments?
Digital logistics – the definition It’s ironic that digital logistics aim to simplify and speed up the process of traffic, goods and transport management but have a less than simple definition! Digital logistics have one or more of three key features: convergence of logistics and technology web-based collaborative technology that extends through the … Read more…
Brexit and road haulage, how to stay ahead of potential problems
Now that Brexit is a reality and the ball has started rolling I think you’ll agree when we say : Brexit is leaving a lot of industries with uncertainty about what to expect for their business. But are all our concerns justified? While many industries may have their heads in the sand about Brexit, logistics … Read more…
Informative Guide to Transportation Reverse Logistics
Competition in the business world is fierce these days, and everyone is searching for that edge that will bring them to the front of the pack and keep them there When a business owner hears ‘reverse logistics’, he or she might underestimate the fundamental effect it can have on a business, brushing it aside … Read more…
Chain of Responsibility – successfully managing risks in logistics
Inventory, logistics, warehousing, supply chain – not terms that generally appear in the vocabularies of global CEO’s. So how important are they to successful business management? Vital, actually. While they may not make headlines, these are the business issues that underpin profitable operations. What are the risks in Logistics? In this post we will show … Read more…
What are the best logistics and supply chain blogs for 2016?
When you are looking for information on how to improve your logistics and supply chain, then there are some important blogs that can help you to understand how to manage your supply chain, and to improve its function. Blogs and social media can be an important part of conducting research for any business, and the … Read more…
Do I need to charge UK VAT when exporting outside the EU?
Today, consumers’ behaviour has changed and an increasing demand for goods is putting pressure on haulage companies. This demand weighs heavily on transporting these goods quickly, in large quantities and from countries of origin that can be far away, all whilst keeping the cost low. The complexity of supply chains are expanding, and logistic solutions … Read more…
How to stop local issues affecting your distribution supply chain
Do you have concerns about local issues affecting your supply chain and distribution? Let us take a look at some of these issues and how best to avoid them in this post. Labour disputes and local problems are serious issues which can affect how you control your supply chain. In the past decade-and-a-half, the world … Read more…