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Which Home & Garden brands are excelling at ecommerce (and delivery) in 2022?

Which well-known Home & Garden brands are excelling at ecommerce (and delivery) in 2022? Avalara and Fluid Commerce’s Home & Garden Top 50: Ecommerce Report has analysed the leading Home & Garden ecommerce retailers whose websites are built on Adobe Commerce (and powered by Magento) in order to identify which well-known brands are excelling at […]

Supply Chain Posted by Joe Whitehurst on June 6, 2022.

What is the impact of technology on warehouse productivity?

Technology has long been a driving force for improving warehouse productivity, and that isn’t something that’s about to change. For years, warehouse operations have been evolving to adapt to: Changes in consumer behaviour Productivity challenges Recruitment & labour Increasingly interconnected supply chains In the recent Warehouse Vision Study: Dynamic Markets Demand Warehouse Agility whitepaper, mobile […]

Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Posted by Rob Spivey on May 31, 2022.

Analysing how rising consumer expectations and industry requirements have accelerated global pharmaceutical supply chain improvements

The Current State of the Global Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Research conducted by Zebra among a global audience of over 3,500 patients and pharmaceutical industry decision-makers (across Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America) has evaluated perceived supply chain stability, gauged supply chain responsibility and trust in its entities, and identified needs for improving supply […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Supply Chain Posted by Joe Whitehurst on May 25, 2022.

Are the UK’s top retailers doing enough to give customers the post-purchase experience they expect?

Research conducted by parcelLab has evaluated how the post-purchase experience of the UK’s top 200 major retailers has changed over the past 24 months in order to help brands better understand and improve their customer retention strategies. The study focuses on the retailer’s Operations Experience Management (OXM), which encompasses the whole customer experience post-sales, across […]

Last Mile Delivery Supply Chain Posted by Joe Whitehurst on May 20, 2022.

Carbon pricing & the EU’s efforts to curb road transportation emissions

Today (Tuesday 17 May) Members of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee will vote to extend the existing European Union Emission Trading System to include buildings and road transport via the ‘Fit for 55’ programme. The ‘Fit for 55’ programme includes a set of policy proposals that update EU legislation and implement new climate initiatives – […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Joe Whitehurst on May 17, 2022.

Global Road Safety Week: The importance of a proactive and holistic approach to road safety

This month the WHO and the UN regional commissions convene to host the 6th UN Global Road Safety Week to garner policy commitments both locally and nationally in order to improve road safety worldwide. The Week signifies the official launch of the Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021-2030), a Global Plan which has ambitious […]

Logistics News Posted by Joe Whitehurst on May 11, 2022.

Introducing a new generation of ePOD device: Zebra’s TC58

Zebra has long been known for its capabilities in providing rugged devices for the logistics sector With the ease of use of the Android OS (operating system), plus enterprise-grade functionality, all in practically-indestructible rugged hardware, Zebra devices have always offered best-in-class solutions for drivers, warehouse operatives and other logistics staff. But the world is changing […]

ePOD Devices Posted by Zoe on May 5, 2022.

Cybake teams up with logistics specialist Stream on bakery deliveries

Cybake has formed an integration partnership with logistics and transport management specialist Stream. Cybake bakery software is used by bakeries of all sizes to process orders and manage production, invoicing, deliveries and more. Stream is a multi-award-winning logistics, vehicle and transport management system. Based in Leeds, UK, Stream provides cloud software solutions and a range […]

Stream Team News Posted by Zoe on April 27, 2022.

The steps towards e-mobility required for commercial vehicles (CVs and LCVs)

While we’ve seen a large uptake in the number of people (and businesses) opting for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in place of their petrol and diesel equivalents, there’s still plenty of work to be done in order to make e-mobility work on the commercial front. The Current Problem Travelling long distances, in vehicles that require a […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Rob Spivey on April 11, 2022.

The State of eCommerce, eFulfilment & Last Mile in 2022

Last mile delivery and eFulfilment are closely linked in today’s eCommerce market. A new report from Ti Insight, eCommerce: eFulfilment and Last-Mile Market Size 2022, addresses the key trends, challenges and developments facing the eCommerce market, today and in the future, whilst providing comprehensive market growth data and forecasts. While the market for last mile […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics News Route Optimisation & Planning Supply Chain Posted by Zoe on .

The Hyper-Scalable Era: ‘Get up to speed or get left behind’

Hyper-scalable, could it be the end of the cloud commerce era in the online retail space? According to Brightpearl, it could well be. “Alexa, order a monitor stand from Amazon”. Sound like a familiar way of making a purchase? If not, don’t worry, it doesn’t for me either. But this is what retailers need to […]

Supply Chain Posted by Rob Spivey on March 9, 2022.

Growing The UK’s Industrial & Logistics Sector

The economic, social and environmental benefits of the industrial & logistics sector The pandemic, lockdowns, and supply chain issues of the past two years have made it abundantly clear that warehousing and industrial logistics facilities are critical to the UK’s infrastructure. Alongside the road, rail, air-freight and port facilities, industrial warehousing and logistics are essential […]

Supply Chain Posted by Zoe on March 4, 2022.

Everything you need to know about aerodynamic truck legislation

Aerodynamic truck legislation ready to Improve Fuel Efficiency, Reduce Emissions and Improve Road Safety in the UK As of the 14th February 2022, HGV operators in the UK have been given the green light to use aerodynamic truck features as a result of a change in legislation. These changes mean that HGV operators can now […]

Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Sustainability Posted by Rob Spivey on March 3, 2022.

Furniture Delivery Software

Boosting Business Without Increasing Headcount Furniture retailers, just like any other retailer, face a number of challenges when it comes to getting their products from their stores and warehouses and into the homes of their customers – especially when they’re using their own fleet of vehicles. In this post, we’ll dive into the problems furniture […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Route Optimisation & Planning Posted by Rob Spivey on February 9, 2022.

What makes Stream an Easy to Use Delivery Management Platform?

The user interface (or UI for short) is an incredibly important consideration in making sure a digital product is easy to use, and that’s no different in delivery management platforms. There are so many things that have to be taken into account when designing your UI to ensure that the user has a smooth and […]

Mobile App Stream Product Updates Posted by Rob Spivey on February 1, 2022.

What to expect in logistics & delivery management in 2022

What’s 2022 got in store for the transportation, delivery & logistics sector? 2020 may have been the year that changed everything, but 2021 didn’t see the ‘return to normal’ many were looking for. The last two years have seen exponential changes to the way we live, work – and shop. In fact, if 2021 has […]

Analytics Electric Vehicles & Alternative Drivetrains Logistics News Stream Team News Sustainability Posted by Zoe on January 25, 2022.

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