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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 Paul 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 Paul 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 Paul on January 25, 2022.

Operating vans & LGVs in the EU

There will be further changes to the requirements for operators travelling with vans to the EU from May 2022. Operators ravelling with vans and other LGVs in the EU must have an International Operator’s Licence, and appoint a designated transport manager. International Operator’s Licence What is an International Operator’s Licence? An International Operator’s Licence is […]

Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Posted by Paul on January 17, 2022.

Key Facts & Figures for Vans, Trucks, Cars and Buses

The vehicle fact sheets, published at the end of 2021 by ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association), highlight some key data in relation to different vehicle categories. Specifically, these fact sheets look at vans, trucks, cars and buses as they represent the most common modes of transport for both business and leisure throughout the European Union. […]

Logistics News Posted by Rob Spivey on January 7, 2022.

A Year in the Life of Stream

Stream Unwrapped 2021 As 2021 draws to a close, all of us inevitably reflect on the year that was. Covid-19 continued to have a profound impact on the logistics industry in so many ways. Home deliveries continued to grow across many sectors, with likes of Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats (and many others) reporting […]

Stream Team News Posted by Paul on December 30, 2021.

Track and Trace: Increasing visibility in the healthcare sector

Find out how a robust track & trace system coupled with Zebra rugged mobile devices increases visibility – and safeguards patient safety. Track & Trace: Increasing visibility in the healthcare sector COVID-19 has brought the efficiency (and brilliance) of the healthcare sector into sharp focus. Getting the right medications to the right patients at the […]

Electronic Proof of Delivery (ePOD) ePOD Devices Supply Chain Posted by Paul on December 21, 2021.

International Operator’s Licence and Transport Manager CPC are EU requirements from May 2022.

From 21 May 2022, operators or users of vans or other light goods vehicles over 2.5 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes in weight for hire and reward will need to obtain an International Operator’s Licence. This includes a requirement to appoint a designated transport manager with a valid Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (TM CPC) qualification. […]

Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Posted by Rob Spivey on December 15, 2021.

Holiday shipping & supply chain disruptions

What are you doing now to avoid losing customer loyalty due to poor holiday delivery experiences? Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? It’s the question of the moment, isn’t it? For most of us, doing our shopping online is just par for the course. Between Amazon, eBay and independent online retailers, you can find […]

Delivery Management Last Mile Delivery Posted by Paul on December 7, 2021.

ECommerce Platforms Boosting Profit Margins for UK Manufacturers

ECommerce platforms are becoming an influential tool for increasing profit margins for UK manufacturers, a recent report from the inventory management software company Unleashed has highlighted. The report, which was published in Q4 of 2021, uses data collected by Unleashed from small-medium (SMB) size UK manufacturers using their inventory management software continuously between the months […]

Logistics & Transport Management (TMS) Software Posted by Rob Spivey on December 2, 2021.

Useful Whitepapers from Zebra about Rugged Mobile Devices, Transportation, Logistics & Warehousing

We’re offering whitepapers from our partners at Zebra Technologies, to help Stream users understand more about the intersection of ruggedised, enterprise-grade hardware with Stream’s powerful, easy-to-use software: Selecting the Right Mobile Device Helping you make the right mobile device choice Most workers today need a mobile device to get the job done. And nowhere is […]

ePOD Devices Posted by Paul on November 23, 2021.

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