iPad domination within the retail sector!
So it would appear that the iPad is revolutionising the way we shop
Recently, Argos introduced their new digitalised stores where shoppers visit the outlet and rather than browsing through the trusty conventional catalogue, they are able to view and place their orders as well as check current stock levels via iPads set out within the store. You place the items you wish to purchase in the basket, check out by adding a quick memorable word and then collect and pay at one of the checkout points. The Argos store at the Tollgate centre in Colchester was one of the … Read More
The art of selecting the right site for a storage and distribution centre
Considerations when choosing a logistics supplier for your storage and distribution
The storage and distribution site selection process is trickier than it seems at first, and is one of the most important decisions facing a growing fulfilment company today. Those who choose a location that aligns with their strategic objectives will have a substantial advantage over those that don’t. After all, this is too expensive a prospect to ‘fudge now and fix later’.
No matter what the details of your operation, you need to address your ability to serve your customers and th
e projected operating cost of doing so … Read More
Fulfilment outsourcing versus in-house
Should you outsource your fulfilment or deal with it in-house?
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear on a daily basis is “will it be cheaper for me to outsource to a 3PL or carry out fulfilment in-house”? So I thought we would take a look and weigh up the different options available in the current market to distributors in the UK as it is apparent this is a big consideration for some businesses.
Renting warehouse space
The first thing to factor is whether renting an industrial property that could accommodate your operation from storage through to … Read More
Real Time Inventory and Supply Chain Management
Why real-time inventory visibility needs to be a part of your supply chain management strategy
The necessity of adopting omnichannel commerce techniques is old news. Every brick and mortar retailer has a plan to bring a shiny 
new mobile-responsive website online in the next few months or a plan to run a home delivery line out of their existing warehouses. What many don’t have, though, is a supply chain management plan that will give them the responsiveness and resilience they’ll need to keep all these new customers happy.
The customers you will gain through multi-channel marketing demand real time and … Read More
Shipping, Tracking, Logistics and Satellites
Shipping, tracking, logistics and satellites – key features of GPS fleet management systems
No fleet management system can be all things to all companies, and the unique characteristics of your organisation will of course determine the best choice of solution to use for your shipping, tracking, logistics and fleet control needs. Still, there are some features common to almost all such systems, and things nearly every user should look for.
Modes of access for shipping tracking logistics and manag
ement software
With any management solution, there is the choice between locally hosted solutions or cloud-based options. In general, web- or … Read More
Healthcare logistics industry
Major challenges face the healthcare logistics industry today, but most are adapting well
Healthcare logistics has always been a complicated field, but that landscape seems to be shifting faster than ever, making strategic decisions on supply chain matters more critical than ever. TNS conducts its “Pain in the (Supply) Chain” healthcare survey annually for UPS, based on data they have gathered from 440 senior healthcare logistics decision makers across Western Europe, The Americas and the Asia-Pacific region. Their answers have a lot to tell us about what challenges face the market today, and what we might expect in … Read More
Temporary Storage – Planning For Peak Season and steps to take to avoid an influx
Temporary storage for peak seasons
Temporary storage is something that needs to be correctly planned for and looked at it many ways. Considering the weather is one vital element. To eliminate product damage through mould, mildew, damp or heat is part of your general day-to-day operation and ensuring that you have the staff to cover periods of greater demands is equally as important. Whatever time of year it is, due to the boom of the online retail world, customers now have the market in the palm of their hands; they can be selective with which companies they choose and one … Read More
Hilarious Forklift Driving
Funny Forklift Driving – Should have called Whichwarehouse for a professional service!
Scarily incompetent Forklift Operators
Over the next coming weeks we will be posting all the funny logistics videos and pictures we find on the internet so show you just how wrong it can turn out for your company by choosing the wrong logistics company.
We hope you enjoy the first of our finds, we particularly enjoyed the part where the driver asked for 'help' and the giggling in the background. It is actually quite scary to think that people in charge of machinery such as forklifts just as … Read More
Funny video of the WORST Forklift Driver in the world!
Another funny forklift video to start your week with a giggle
To continue with our find of funny forklift drivers throughout the world. See our next find above of one of the worst forklift drivers around and see how many attempts it takes this guy to do the simplest of moves. We can't believe that this is their job, or perhaps is it their first day on the job?
If you are looking for professional warehousing services from logistics companies in the UKthat do know how to handle a forklift, go to www.whichwarehouse.com… Read More
Funny forklift truck incident
Next of our funny forklift videos
It's that time again, when we show you one of the funny forklift truck videos we have found this week. Take a look at the video below to see how NOT to unload a truck.
Go to www.whichwarehouse.com to find warehousing and logistics services in the UK… Read More