Are Fuel Prices Coming Down? Overcoming Transport Costs. Introduction. Fuel prices in the UK reached an all-time high in July 2022. They were more than 64% higher than at the start of 2021 and it hit the transportation industry hard. Logistics providers and distributors were compelled to raise prices in order to protect their margins. …
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How to Deliver Faster: 7 Hacks to Finish Early. Introduction. Whether you’re an independent driver or a distributor managing your own fleet, delivery delays impact you. If you fail to deliver quickly, you’ll receive complaints and poor reviews from unhappy customers and it can damage your reputation and affect future business. All sorts of issues …
What is a Multi Drop Delivery Driver? Introduction. If you’re a multi drop delivery driver, don’t think of it as ‘just a job’. It has a far wider impact. Multi drop delivery has a key role within the supply chain management process. How well it is performed affects customer perceptions and therefore impacts a supplier’s …
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What is Kerbside Delivery: Efficiency or Risk? Introduction. How companies deliver goods depends on what they are and how easy they are to handle. For large or unwieldy items, kerbside delivery is often the preferred method. Kerbside delivery is not a new concept, but it has gained significant traction in recent years, especially with increasing …
What is Fleet Electrification? The Move Towards an EV Fleet. Introduction. Fleet electrification is a transformative trend that is reshaping commercial transportation and the world of logistics. It has been hailed as a game-changer for businesses and the environment alike, but for distributors managing their own fleets, the decision to move to electric vehicles needs …
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Which Driving Techniques Can Save Fuel? A Quick Guide. Introduction. Environmental concerns to our world are one of the biggest pressing issues of our generation. However, the economy and high fuel prices are also a major concern for everyone right now. Knowing how to save fuel while driving is a valuable skill. Not only does …
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7 Ways to Improve Customer Service in Logistics. Introduction. It’s imperative in logistics to provide great customer service. Happy customers help you to grow. They reward you with repeat business and great reviews and will recommend you to others. The service you give your customers influences your reputation and standing. Customers simply want a hassle-free …
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How Will AI Impact the Future of Supply Chain Management? The idea of artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a long time. Once considered an unattainable buzzword, it now represents a remarkable reality and underpins some of the most exciting technological advancements. Machines can now pass the Turing Test and large language models (LLMs) …
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The Importance of the Transportation Sector to the Economy. The transportation sector – concerned with the movement of goods and people – plays a key part in the UK’s economy. Here, we examine how transportation in the UK affects economic development, employment, and investment. The Economic Value of the Transportation Sector. In 2019, the transportation …
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What Impact Do Delivery Operations Have on Climate Change? Home delivery has been a massive success since the pandemic, with parcel volumes in the UK reaching close to four billion a year. This is great for the logistics and transportation industries. But having more delivery vehicles on our roads, delivering more goods, which are individually …
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