Top 5 e-Commerce Logistics Trends in 2022 The e-commerce landscape will continue to change in 2022. The last two years have taught us that we must be both flexible and agile in a competitive and growing market. There has been an unprecedented growth in online retail, especially in direct-to-consumer services in 2021. A major focus…
The lofty aim of world leaders to reach net zero emissions by 2050 will require a radical change in the global approach to fuel economy. Most countries are working towards reducing the fuel consumption of vehicles, but the progress is slow. The consensus is that we must do more to expedite the pace of limiting…
As a result of continuing growth in demand for its services, SCCG is pleased to introduce you to its newest Senior Consultant – Alasdair Williams (Ally)! Ally is based in SCCG’s Slough office and has over 25 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management. Ally is experienced in providing scalable and sustainable solutions in all aspects of…
Warehouse operations have changed significantly in the last two years, and that’s not only because of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Disruptions in supply chains, the Brexit effect and the advances in digital technologies have all impacted warehouse design and layout. Warehouses that are well-designed and have an efficient flow minimise risk and keep employees safe. Warehouse…
How Warehouse Automation Can Help with Labour Shortage The increasing demand for goods and services is affecting suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution centres (DCs) as well as the consumers. In the run-up to Black Friday and Christmas this will become much more apparent. Companies are struggling to replace the EU staff who used to fulfil the…
Inventory management is a balancing act with pressure from all sides: finance demands minimum stock levels to limit working capital, production and operations must ensure that there is enough raw material and components on hand. At the customer end, salespeople want guarantees that there is an uninterrupted flow of finished goods. There is often a…
SCCG is delighted to present The Fakenham Town U11 Ghosts Football Club latest updates! The team is excited for the start of the new season in a couple of weeks. We have trained hard through the summer and through our usual break in July due to all the time lost with the pandemic.It has been…
The shortage of heavy-goods-vehicle drivers (HGV) in the UK is not news. Leading industry bodies such as Logistics UK and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) have been reporting the rising shortage for a few years. According to the RHA, there is a current shortage of 100,000 drivers across the UK. What is news is that…
In the last 18 months, Covid-19 has taught us that we don’t know what the future holds. We have been exposed to severe supply shortages and great operational risks which have left some businesses unable to fulfill customer demand. In manufacturing supply chains, the disruptions have caused some companies to shift their focus towards embracing…
Do you know how to make Logistics Outsourcing work for you? Many companies choose to outsource some or all of their physical operations for different reasons. They often prefer to focus on their core business, especially if they do not have the expertise in warehouse management or transport logistics. They may lack the staff numbers…
