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
What is last mile delivery? It’s the final step of the delivery process, i.e. when a parcel reaches its final destination, usually someone’s home or retail store. It’s the most crucial stage of the delivery process and one that you need to be as fast and efficient as possible. After all, the timely delivery of Read More
Businesses everywhere are struggling to meet supply demands. The pandemic and war in Ukraine are just a couple of recent events that have shone a light on the cracks that are appearing in our Just-in-Time economy. Warehousing and fulfilment is the future for business! As our world changes, this methodology is no longer fit for Read More
Could motorists being allowed to drive an HGV without an additional test alleviate the lorry driver shortage? That’s the question being asked by the UK government. Before 1997, anyone with a car licence (category B) also got automatic category C1 entitlement meaning they could drive a lorry up to 7.5 tonnes. This was known as Read More
