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 Read more...

How to stop local issues affecting your distribution supply chain

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 has seen some conflicts which have affected not only distant transport hubs but those closer to home, too. In 2015, a lock-out of the West Coast of 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 Read more...

Transport Management and Cost

There are two types of logistics operators those who own their transport methods such as DMG Freight Services, and those who act as agents and make arrangement for transportation. One thing they both have in common is the cost involved in managing transport logistics. Cost which can be Read more...

How a 3PL Provider Helps Lower Order Turnaround Time

The 21st century business owner just like everyone else wants delivery and supply to be done now. As a result, manufacturers are really doing all they can to lessen the turnaround time and compete with others on the same. A company now has the chance to order on the web and see the delivery to Read more...

How Road Hauliers are key to the European migrant crisis

In the North of France sits the ferry port of Calais, which for decades has been the lifeblood of trade between mainland Europe and the UK and Ireland. In more recent times however Calais has become the focal point for the growing European migrant crisis, which continues to be the source of Read more...

Tax and Logistics Improving Business Bottom Line

It is that time of the year when tax returns are due and self-employed people have by law to file-in a self-assessment form, including a number of UK self-employed delivery men and women. HMRC more casually coined as the Taxman can Tax Refund claimed expenses related to logistics, such as Read more...

How technology has transformed transportation logistics

Advancements in technology have improved almost every aspect of business in almost every industry available. However, very few of them have experienced the same levels of development as the logistics and transports industries have. The Logistics Industry and Technology In the transportation Read more...

How To Save On Logistics Cost

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 Read more...

By air, sea and land, how to ship products internationally

International trade is big, and with buyers increasingly enjoying cheaper products with fast and reliable delivery times, winning custom requires careful consideration of costs and time. Whether you choose to ship by sea freight, air companies or road haulage, is often down to careful Read more...

Storage versus Distribution Warehousing Logistics

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 Read more...

Freight Forwarding: Your International Solution

Some of the biggest and best known businesses started off small, selling goods locally then branching out into the unknown, increasing their international sales territories and building a loyal and satisfied customer base through exceptional fulfilment. Yet there's a certain point that most Read more...

What are the roots of the logistics and distribution management principles we use today?

It is always difficult to choose a starting point for something like this, but the 1970s will serve well enough as the beginning of the modern era of logistics and distribution management. It was in the 70s that distribution began to be talked about as a separate concept (as noted by Alan Read more...

Pallet racking could help you maximise the utility of your warehouse storage space

There is always pressure to maximise the efficient use of warehouse storage space, and no dearth of solutions are on the market to pack more in without slowing your flow. Pallet racking does offer some significant advantages, and a few disadvantages, over other solutions. How would it make my Read more...

Black Friday and how third party logistics can help your business prepare for it

It is that time of year again. Autumn is in the air, leaves are turning colours, and pretty soon, the holiday season will be upon us. With it comes a vast influx of customers into stores and businesses, looking to get the perfect gift. One of these important days is Black Friday. The one day a Read more...

What place is there for robots, drones, and various other automata in the modern warehousing and distribution centre?

Everyone paid attention, at least for a few moments, when Amazon announced its 'Amazon Prime Air' program that was, supposedly, to deliver goods directly from the warehousing and distribution centre to the customer's doorstep. Most of us said "Surely not. The technology isn't ready, and it would Read more...

What are the roots of the logistics and distribution management principles we use today?

It is always difficult to choose a starting point for something like this, but the 1970s will serve well enough as the beginning of the modern era of logistics and distribution management. It was in the 70s that distribution began to be talked about as a separate concept (as noted by Alan Read more...

Innovation For Less: 3 Ways To Reduce Your Warehouse IT Costs

Innovation in the warehouse and distribution industry is, at its heart, about perfecting the way goods are moved through the supply chain. Speed, security, reliability and low overheads are some of the main concerns when it comes to maximising the efficiency of the supply chain. So how can you Read more...

Tips on how to prepare for bad weather disruptions to your supply chain

Bad weather is pretty much inevitable, and although we can't tell for sure when or where it might strike, we can at least fortify our supply chains as much as possible by being aware, prepared, and proactive, particularly as we're entering the most disruptive months of the year. Logistics Read more...

Electronically logging your goods: how does it work?

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, Read more...