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What is stock control?
In order for a business to run smoothly, stock control is essential – but what exactly does this mean, and why is it so important? In this article, we take a closer look at how your business could benefit from…
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What to look for in a storage facility
If your business doesn’t have enough storage space for its stock, or you simply require overflow space while you are in the process of moving to a new premises or expanding, your best option is to find a storage facility…
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What industry is logistics part of?
Although traditionally part of the broader transport industry, logistical services now play a crucial role in today’s fast-paced and consumer-driven business environment, not only here in the UK but also across the world. Is logistics an industry? In short, yes.…
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What is third-party logistics?
An umbrella term that covers an array of different logistical systems and procedures, third-party logistics, also commonly abbreviated to 3PL, refer to the processes involved in outsourcing an organisation’s storage and logistical services. This can relate to everything from a…
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Logistics in events management
As a dedicated logistics specialist, we work with a wide range of different industries and understand the logistics challenges and best practices associated with each. In this article, we take a close event management, exploring what logistics means in this field and why it’s…
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How does logistics work?
Whenever goods need to be transported from one location to another, logistics functions to ensure that this process works in an effective and efficient manner. The ineffective management of logistics is likely to lead to significant problems in a supply chain, potentially…
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What is transportation logistics management?
From the perspective of a consumer, the movement of goods from one location to another may seem like a simple process that requires little planning. But in fact, there are many moving parts that need to be accounted for and…
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What is international logistics?
In order for shipments to move between two points across the globe without there being damage to the goods or lengthy delays along the way, effective transport processes must be put in place and adhered to. While this is true…
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How is logistics related to supply chain management?
Supply chain management and logistics both play a crucial role in global commerce, helping to get goods from suppliers to consumers efficiently and reliably. But is there a discernible difference between these two disciplines? In this blog, we look at both logistics…
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UK Overseas Exports: Statistics, Trends and Analysis
The UK economy as a whole, including exports, has been badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent Monetary Policy Summary, the Bank of England noted that GDP is thought to have been 20 percent lower in the second…
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What are the different types of shipment?
Within the freight industry, there are a variety of different options when it comes to transporting a shipment from A to B. When you’re planning how to send or receive a shipment, one of the first decisions you’ll need to…
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How to calculate shipment volume
In preparation for getting something shipped via freight, it’s important that the shipment is measured accurately and in accordance with the limits used by shipping companies. If you’re hiring an experienced freight forwarder to handle the transportation of your shipment, you won’t…