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The UK’s top importers pre-Brexit and future opportunities
Brexit has given rise to confusion and concern among businesses and consumers alike where importation is concerned. While the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement is available for all to read, the reality of what the deal means is yet to…
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A simple guide to importing your goods into the UK
Importing goods into the UK from other countries may seem like a complex process at first – and you may feel even further confused by how it works in the post-Brexit and COVID-19 world that we’re currently living in. However,…
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What is inventory management?
Inventory management refers to the processes a business puts in place in order to organise and control the ordering, tracking and storing of their stock. This can include everything from the ordering of raw materials or finished products and automated…
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How will Brexit affect business?
As of 1 January 2021, the UK officially ended its 48 year relationship with the EU as the Brexit transition period finally came to an end. While some UK businesses may not yet have felt the impact of Brexit, others…
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How to pick and pack in a warehouse
Picking errors and slow picking times are among the most common warehousing inefficiencies. Such issues can slow down operations, leading to reduced productivity and increased costs. Packing issues can also cause serious problems for businesses. From using the wrong type…
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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…