You’re wondering where your sea freight might be… With news of vessels being grounded, bottlenecks at port and seasonal delays, it can be a challenge to predict just when your ship will come in. So how can you manage customer’s expectations? Because we like a good tune here at Smart Directions, we thought we’d break Read More
The country has been launched into a winter of discontent, with strikes happening practically everywhere. Nurses, rail workers, Royal Mail Strikes, ambulance drivers, bus drivers and teachers are just a few of the workers walking out about disputes over pay, pensions, and conditions as we all struggle to cope with soaring inflation. As a result, Read More
The global supply chain has been put through the wringer: a global pandemic, the Ukraine War, the blocking of the Suez Canal, and mass labour shortages. Will these issues with supply chains improve in 2023? It looks unlikely that normal will resume anytime soon, so your business will have to adapt to minimise the impact Read More
Over the years, several Americanisms and cultures have been adopted over here in the UK. Take Black Friday as an example. Originally, it was an annual US-only shopping date that coincided with Thanksgiving. Now, it’s a global phenomenon where shoppers can take advantage of deals on just about anything. This year, it falls on November Read More
Although many of us don’t want to think about Christmas until December when in business, it’s essential that you start to gear up for the festive season well in advance to beat the Christmas deliveries rush. Despite the spike in orders, your customers still expect their deliveries to be with them in good time – Read More
