How Diversity Benefits Logistics
Are More Women making the Move to Logistics?
Innovation Boost
Through the inclusion of women in the logistics industry, unique perspectives and problem-solving approaches are brought to the table. Increased diversity helps generate creative solutions for optimising logistics networks, implementing new technologies, and refining customer service.
Improved Decision-Making
Diverse teams can often make more informed, equitable decisions. Gender-diverse teams in logistics can enhance efficiency, environmental sustainability, and flexibility in global market that is
constantly advancing and transforming.
Higher Employee Engagement and Retention
When companies prioritise diversity and inclusivity, they frequently attain greater employee satisfaction and retention rates. Companies that … Read More
The Impact of E-commerce Growth on Last-Mile Delivery
The e-commerce boom has significantly reshaped the retail landscape in the UK, driving substantial changes in how goods are transported and delivered. As more consumers turn to online shopping, logistics companies face increasing pressure to innovate and optimise their operations. In particular, the challenges and opportunities surrounding last-mile delivery have come to the forefront, prompting companies to rethink their strategies to meet growing consumer demands.
The Rise of E-commerce and Its Impact
The growth of e-commerce in the UK has been nothing short of remarkable. According to the Office for National Statistics, internet sales accounted for over 30% of … Read More
Verran Freight and whichwarehouse celebrate 10 years of business together
This year, warehousing and freight distribution experts Verran Freight Group and whichwarehouse, the UK’s #1 online warehouse site, celebrate an incredible 10 years of partnership together.
Founded in 1989, Verran Freight Group has grown to become one of the largest logistics companies in the Thames Valley, with more than 35 commercial vehicles and over 100,000 square feet of warehousing and distribution storage facilities. For the last 10 years, they have partnered with whichwarehouse to generate valuable logistics leads and further elevate their strong market position.
“We’re proud to have worked with Verran Freight Group for over a decade now. … Read More
Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions: Strategies for Efficient Pallet Storage
Optimising E-Commerce Growth through Advanced Warehousing Solutions in the UK
As e-commerce continues its rapid growth trajectory within the UK, the need for innovative and efficient warehousing solutions has never been more critical. If you are a business owner looking to optimise your logistics, understanding the transformative role of advanced warehousing in e-commerce is key. Let’s explore how strategic enhancements in warehouse space can significantly bolster your e-commerce operations, ensuring you stay ahead in a competitive market.
Leveraging Strategic Warehouse Locations for Enhanced Efficiency
In the bustling e-commerce landscape, the location of your warehouse can dramatically affect your delivery times and overall customer satisfaction. By strategically situating warehouse space near … Read More
Warehousing in 2024: Navigating New Frontiers in Efficiency, Technology, and Sustainability
As we move further into 2024, the warehousing sector continues to stand at the forefront of innovation and transformation, propelled by rapidly evolving consumer demands, technological advancements, and a growing emphasis on sustainability. This year marks a critical point for warehousing operations worldwide, as they adapt to not only survive but thrive in an increasingly competitive and complex landscape. Here, we explore the key trends shaping the future of warehousing.
The Rise of Smart Warehousing
Smart warehousing, characterized by the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning, is revolutionizing warehouse operations. These technologies enable … Read More
Warehousing rents and employment
It’s often been assumed that there was a direct link between the demand for warehouse space and job bouyancy in the warehousing sector – however the pandemic has de-linked these two processes and recent statistics from the UK and USA show that while rents and vacancies might be bottoming out, demand for warehouse personnel has increased.
In America, transport (logistics) and warehousing are ranked amongst the fastest-growing sectors for the next ten years. Projections from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics say that retail trade and manufacturing are likely to experience the greatest job losses. The UK is likely to
How small and medium sized warehouses can thrive
Warehouse managers face a difficult situation – costs, for everything, are rising – and demand – for most things – is increasing. This means that warehouse space has to contain more stock, operate more rapidly and still deliver efficiently. Warehouse rental cost has surged up since the pandemic which means that many small warehouses are attractive propositions because they cost less, as long as they can operate effectively. However, small and medium sized warehouses also have some distinct advantages over their larger counterparts, when used appropriately.
Mobile solutions support small warehouse operations
It’s a given that smaller warehouses have smaller … Read More
How technology is transforming warehouses
It’s not always clear if technology is transforming warehouses, or if demand is forcing new technological developments to emerge. What we know is that technology, specifically automation, is becoming increasingly necessary to warehousing and logistics for three reasons:
- warehousing operations need better inventory accuracy
- technology can help resolve issues with personnel gaps and peaks and troughs in demand
- customers demand quicker, and cheaper, delivery.
In more detail:
1 – Not knowing your stock, sending out the wrong stock, or having supply chain failures so that you lack the right stock at the right time, is always expensive. A recent survey … Read More
Should your warehouse be going dark?
Dark warehouses are the future, but they aren’t the immediate future. In 2021, only 20% of warehouses had any degree of automation, which means 80% of warehousing is still completely non-automated. However, there’s a strong chance that if you operate warehouse space and have an international supply chain, at least part of that chain may be dark. And projected figures say that by 2030, robots and other forms of automation technology are going to reach 85% of warehouses – and this will happen quicker in Europe than other parts of the world, because the cost of human personnel is … Read More