When it comes to logistics challenges, Santa’s supply chain operation is a true Winter Wonderland. From managing last Christmas rush orders to ensuring no silent night for his delivery team, Santa’s supply chain is a masterclass in festive efficiency. Every stage of...
Does this sound like you? “We are too small and can’t afford a full-time procurement person”. What about “the departments handle that themselves” or “our buyers are focussing on our direct spend”? We understand that there are numerous challenges that all businesses...
The high price and lower availability trends in international logistics are also being reflected in the UK courier & logistics market. Whilst some factors are universal, including the impact of higher fuel prices, many are unique to the UK. These include the...
Our Expert View: International Freight. The last 2 years have thrown up many challenges in the international freight market. Some of these were: Covid lockdowns impacting freight loading, demand and vessel availability The Ever Given Suez blockage causing a backlog in...
A subsection of Facilities Management (FM), MRO stands for Maintenance, Repair and Operations. MRO refers to products and tools used by companies to create a product, encompassing any item that is used in the production process but is not visible on the end product....
Freight Logistics covers the movement of purchased goods across a company’s supply chain. Goods are transported from the place of manufacture to the supplier’s warehousing depot to arrive when needed. These goods can travel by air, sea, road or rail, or a combination...
