Xmas is coming, and this only means one thing for supply chains up and down the country: increased demand to satisfy. The demand for more products often means an economically prosperous time of the year for most businesses, as consumers come out of the woodwork to spend their hard earned cash on presents for their … Read more…

Currently, Logistics Management has gained attention due to the emphasis put on quality of services and goods, and also extreme price competition that cause businesses to control the prices to be able to carry on in the marketplace. Logistics Management is normally referred to as the process that makes sure the appropriate goods are delivered … Read more…

One of the most fascinating facets of the eCommerce world, a trait that perhaps was not expected at its inception, is the importance of delivery options. Obviously we all knew this to be an essential part of the industry, but in the last half a decade or so we have seen huge developments in the … Read more…

The modern customer is making it more and more difficult for a retailer to function at the expected level, never mind impress their customers. In recent years customers have become used to having the ability to do and have whatever they want at the touch of a button. This has led to a slew of … Read more…

Reverse logistics means the process of sending goods back in the retail supply chain. The basis of thinking here is that to have successful supply chain solutions it’s not simply enough to plan your product’s distribution but you must also plan how you can bring it back. This involves not only products returned by customers … Read more…

Warehouse storage logistics is the management, transportation and storage of a client’s product between the sites of production and the site of retail. The logistics of moving and storing goods ranges in complexity depending on the warehouse storage requirements of the goods, as well as the variety and spread retail points. So what is the … Read more…

Owning an efficient and high performing supply chain helps a business increase profits due to the prompt client deliveries, shorter processing times as well as improved inventory management. Similarly, it also reduces product spoilage and decay. There are various strategies that one can incorporate in a business when undertaking supply chain management so as to … Read more…

The warehousing and distribution industry is one built on efficiency. The process of receiving, storing, wrapping and distributing goods is one that has been taking place for some time at this level of professionalism, and it will only continue to grow: as new platforms emerge for customers to buy their stock, the supply chain will … Read more…

As we all know by now, warehouse and distribution services are true game-changers when it comes to shipping your goods efficiently and effectively. Choosing to outsource these elements of your business to a professional service in this way only reaps benefits to you and your company. However, it’s important to understand how this process of … Read more…

Scottish Borders & International Trading Presently, the big supermarkets and superstores spread the transportation and distribution costs between them, benefiting all 63 million consumers across the UK. If Scotland had voted YES on September 18th warehousing and distribution charges would have been classed as international trading. Would this have been good or bad news for … Read more…