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April’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

It’s that time of the month again where we reflect on the previous month’s news headlines pertaining to the fast evolving world of alternative drivetrains. April’s news featured Asda, Wayve, the ACEA, London’s Ambulance Service, ChargeUK and Tarmac, as we ended the first quarter of 2023 with some promising news regarding the future outlook of […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on May 17, 2023.

What’s Changed in the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness (2023)?

The Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness is a DVSA (Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency) document curated for transport managers and fleet owners to inform them how to comply with safety legislation and keep commercial and passenger-carrying vehicles safe and roadworthy. Any updates to their guidance are of importance for operators, drivers and all those who are […]

Fleet Management Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Joe Whitehurst on May 10, 2023.

March’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

Study Finds Workplace EV Charging Could Reduce Reliance On Power Plants Research published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science has found that the strategic placement of EV charging stations at the workplace should reduce the need for more power plants as electric vehicle charging becomes more prevalent. The study analysed data from New York […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on April 24, 2023.

How to Choose the Best Delivery Signature App?

Signature tracking (typically referred to by postal services as signature on delivery or signed for delivery) is an industry-wide form of recorded delivery that requires the recipient to sign for it, thus acting as a form of proof of delivery. It’s frequently offered as an optional service that is reserved for deliveries that contain items […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Posted by Joe Whitehurst on March 29, 2023.

Bracketing: The Billion Dollar Headache for eCommerce Businesses

If you’re a business operating in the e-commerce space, then you may already be familiar with the concept of ‘bracketing’ and how much it could be costing your business each year. If not, then perhaps you’ve even ‘bracketed’ goods yourself without realising it had its own definition! Research conducted by Narvar in 2022 stated that […]

Delivery Management Sustainability Posted by Rob Spivey on March 21, 2023.

February’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

A new month brings a new edition of our monthly electric vehicle and alternative drivetrain newsletter. February’s headlines feature the cost saving benefits of switching to electric vehicles, Nissan’s first round of etruck trials in LA, the ACEA calling on the European Commission to add more ambition to its CO2 targets, DPD’s progress towards using […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on March 6, 2023.

How is technology transforming the future of deliveries?

Whenever the ‘future of deliveries’ topic crops up, one of the first things that springs to mind is the swarm of Amazon drones piercing the skies as they deliver packages to the homes of their 200 million Prime subscribers. And while this may not be something we see quite come to fruition tomorrow, it’s certainly […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Posted by Rob Spivey on .

The Ecommerce Delivery Trends You Need to Know in 2023

Research conducted by Auctane in association with Metapack has assessed the upcoming ecommerce delivery trends that should be prevalent throughout 2023, and how shifting consumer and economic landscapes will shape them. More than 8,000 consumers across eight countries (UK, USA, Australia, Germany, France, Italy and Spain) were surveyed to gauge their shopping behaviours and how […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics News Supply Chain Posted by Joe Whitehurst on March 1, 2023.

How Stream supports cold chain logistics operations

Cold chain in logistics can often be a complex battle between compliance and technology, and making sure you have the right tools in place to successfully complete your deliveries within the confines of your compliance requirements. Well the good news is that Stream can help support your cold chain logistics operation and in this post […]

Delivery Management Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Last Mile Delivery Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Supply Chain Walkaround Checks & Defect Reporting Posted by Rob Spivey on February 17, 2023.

What is Track and Trace in Logistics?

Defining and contextualising track and trace in logistics In simple terms, track and trace determines the current and past locations of objects (such as raw materials, products and vehicles) or people. It creates visibility, traceability and resiliency throughout a supply chain, and allows goods to pass from point-to-point securely. This is achieved through scanning unique […]

Delivery Management Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Joe Whitehurst on February 14, 2023.

January’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

This month’s edition features an extended piece on Rivian’s custom made electric vans for Amazon, alongside articles featuring Geely, Electra and McBurney Transport Group, as the industry continues to find inventive ways to harness green energy. How Rivian’s Electric Vans Have Changed Amazon Deliveries Amazon Rivian Delivery Van. Source: Amazon Since Amazon invested more than […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on February 10, 2023.

December’s Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain News Roundup

As a foreword to our first alternative drivetrain news roundup of the year, we wish everyone a happy new year – we hope that it is a fruitful one for all. Our Electric Vehicle & Alternative Drivetrain newsletter will continue in the same format of old, but with a much more deeper focus on news […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on January 9, 2023.

The Best Messaging Channels for Sending Delivery Updates to Customers

Increasingly, customers’ expectations surrounding last-mile delivery have changed dramatically over the last decade. They want full transparency and visibility over their delivery: Where their package is What time it will be delivered The various options available to them if they’re not in to receive it Real-time tracking of the delivery vehicle. The list goes on. […]

Last Mile Delivery Posted by Joe Whitehurst on December 13, 2022.

Peak season 2022: Advice for retailers preparing for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Festive Season

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin Peak season 2022 is coming. Black Friday on the 25th November kicks off the beginning of the peak shopping season, as consumers flock online and to traditional brick-and-mortar stores to buy gifts for their family and friends. It can be a lucrative period […]

Supply Chain Posted by Joe Whitehurst on November 18, 2022.

How to manage deliveries at different temperatures

With tens of millions of people here in the UK receiving their Coronavirus (COVID-19) booster jabs this winter, as well as their flu jabs, conversations around vaccines have been reinvigorated in the media. In this post we’ll be diving into: Why are controlled temperatures important in the supply chain Distributing temperature controlled (cold chain) pharmaceuticals […]

Delivery Management Supply Chain Posted by Joe Whitehurst on November 8, 2022.

How will 5G and Wi-Fi 6/6E impact your business?

A recent study by Zebra Technologies, has assessed how next generation wireless technologies 5G and Wi-Fi 6/6E will impact enterprises, and their current suitability for businesses to migrate to. Both bring a plethora of benefits to businesses that frequently use web and mobile based applications – understanding their application roadmap and the availability of 5G […]

Logistics News Posted by Joe Whitehurst on October 24, 2022.

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