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Learn more about the future of logistics

What is the future of logistics? A day doesn’t go by without mention of how technology is going to revolutionise the logistics industry. Artificial intelligence (AI). Vehicle automation. ‘Uberisation’ of deliveries. Drones. Electric vehicles for first and last mile logistics. On 14 November, some of the sectors leading visionaries and innovators will gather at the […]

Logistics News Posted by Paul on October 26, 2018.

O-Licenses for 2018 in Numbers

About the Traffic Commissioners’ annual report The UK traffic commissioner has published the latest statistics for O-licence holders in the UK. You can view the full report here. The statistics are gathered by the Traffic Commissioners of Great Britain, the independent regulators for the HGV and PSV industries and professional drivers. The body represents a model of […]

Logistics News Posted by Paul on September 18, 2018.

What do Customers Expect from Deliveries in 2018?

MetaPack recently released their last report: ‘State of eCommerce Delivery’. The report is an annual study of consumers’ delivery expectations and experiences around eCommerce. You can download the full report from MetaPack here. The key findings of the report include an increasing demand from consumers for control and options about their delivery experience: “Demanding innovation […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics News Supply Chain Posted by Paul on February 28, 2018.

What Is The Real Cost Of Failed Deliveries?

Missed deliveries may be one of the most frustrating and time-consuming aspects of online shopping – both for consumers and for retailers. In fact, research from PCA Predict found that failed and late deliveries pose a significant cost to more than 65% of businesses. This is especially frustrating for retailers using their own vehicles to make their […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Logistics News Posted by Paul on February 21, 2018.

Next Day Delivery Made Easy With Brightpearl & Stream Go

Next day delivery for retailers with their own vehicles We’re taking part in a webinar about fulfilling the next day delivery promise, with leading omni-channel retail management software provider, Brightpearl and our customer LOFT Interiors, who provide a one-stop furniture solution for the residential property industry on Thursday 22nd February at 2pm GMT. Register here to attend. Most […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics News Posted by Paul on February 8, 2018.

How to Customise Your Customer Service with Delivery Options

As digital moves into every facet of life, including both B2B and B2C commerce, consumers expect more personalised experiences. According to PWC’s retail insights 2017 report, online customers in the UK are increasingly demanding personalisation of their retail experience – and rewarding that personalisation with loyalty. This push for more personalised options does, of course, […]

Delivery Management Logistics News Posted by Paul on June 29, 2017.

How to Overcome the Challenges of the Car Transport Sector

Car transport is a sector notoriously riddled with logistical challenges, from short lead-times, to multi-drop routes, and disputes over the condition of delivered vehicles, route planning and logistics management for auto transport can be complex and time-consuming. What are some of the key challenges of the auto transport and vehicle logistics sector? Disputes over vehicle […]

Logistics News Posted by Paul on November 9, 2016.

5% of UK consumers prepared to call in sick to ensure their home deliveries

According to Shutl, a delivery service backed by Ebay, traditional home delivery services could be costing the UK economy close to £200 million per annum. Shutl surveyed over 2,000 UK consumers and their online shopping habits and discovered that five percent of respondents have called in sick in order to wait in for a delivery […]

Logistics News Posted by Paul on December 10, 2015.

Did Black Friday to Cyber Monday live up to the hype?

And breathe. Now that the dust has settled after the Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend, we can look at the figures emerging from a number of sources to see if the four days really lived up to all the hype. What is abundantly clear from the stats is that although overall consumer spending […]

Logistics News Posted by Paul on December 4, 2015.

Online retailers booming, but can deliveries keep up?

Retailers are entering the busiest time of the year with Black Friday and Cyber Monday less than a month away – and Christmas fast approaching. There is a lot of confidence in the retail sector, with online sales volumes in particular set to exceed all expectations. IMRG, the independent voice of the online retail industry […]

Logistics News Posted by Paul on October 29, 2015.

Blurring the lines: on and offline retail

Hugely successful online, furniture retailer made.com has recently opened a new physical showroom in Soho, London. Located on Charing Cross Road, the flagship store will be MADE’s fourth bricks-and-mortar store – and by far the largest and most comprehensive. Visitors to this new store that are familiar with the made.com website, will be able to […]

Logistics News Posted by Paul on February 4, 2015.

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