Manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers face a number of challenges as 2021 closes. But facing down challenge is nothing new for anyone who has lived through the last 2 years. What firms have had to do out of necessity during the toughest of times shows us the...
As we close out 2021 and look to 2022 it’s clear there are increasingly tight margins for profit and error. Consumers are demanding shorter delivery times. Retailers are placing a greater premium on service levels. Costs are rising, inbound and outbound logistics...
In April 2021 the UK government set the world’s most ambitious climate change target into law to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels. The climate change agenda is hot news and despite protests from various organisations dividing public opinion,...
As I write this in September 2021, the UK appears to be hitting peak supply chain challenge. As the constraints of COVID restrictions have eased, difficulties with driver shortages and availability right the way up the supply chain are coming to light. Talking to...
If managing inventory can be challenging at the best of times, it can be debilitating at times of local and international disruption. Manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and other companies that deal with household products, cosmetics and toiletries, office...
