Quick Reads

Many months of planning are involved in the November – December sales rush every year. So, what is different this year?   Trading will be almost…

Collaborating with Key Suppliers Should Be A Win-Win   Why do we need to develop collaborative relationships with our key suppliers?  Because we want to:…

The fashion industry has been fundamentally altered by the impact of the pandemic, some organisations being in deep trouble. Inevitably, some brands and retailers will…

Warehouse automation companies are experiencing rapid growth.  This is driven by concerns around cost and availability of labour, and particularly the shift in route-to-market towards…

In the final article in this series, we look at the design and operation of inbound and outbound facilities and some important but neglected areas…

Distribution centre layout decisions : storage media and picking systems     This is the second of three articles on current trends in distribution centre design, layout and automation   We have already considered location and overall design…

Distribution Centres – Two Main Success Factors: Location & Design This is the first of three articles on current trends in distribution centre design, layout…

This is the final in a series of three articles on developing a sustainable logistics network strategy. Read the second article here. Having considered the…

This is the second in a series of three articles on developing a sustainable logistics network strategy. The pre-requisite for a successful logistics network strategy…