The Impact of the Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax

The Impact of the Pay-Per-Mile Road Tax

The new Labour Government is considering a major shift in road taxation with a proposed pay-per-mile tax. The system would replace the current Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) with a charge based on distance travelled. It aims to address the shortfall in revenues that has...
From Farm to Your Fridge: The Food Supply Chain

From Farm to Your Fridge: The Food Supply Chain

Thanks to supermarkets, you’d never believe we descended from ancient lines of hunter-gatherers. The apparent simplicity of the modern food supply chain is, however, fraught with challenges. The difficulties are now just hidden behind ‘two-for-one’ special offers. In...
Logistics in the Fashion Industry

Logistics in the Fashion Industry

As different as the logistics and fashion industries may be, they’re deeply connected. Beneath the sleek brocaded surface of Haute Couture shops and fashion events lies equally tailored logistics systems. As London Fashion Week approaches on Thursday 12th September,...
The Evolution of the “Customer Experience” in Logistics

The Evolution of the “Customer Experience” in Logistics

At the heart of every thriving business exists an emphasis on customer service and yet, the pillars of customer service vary between different fields and importantly, between B2C and B2B industries. For many B2C industries (especially in terms of FMCG), the customer...
Golden Quarter 2024: Preparing for the Seasonal Christmas Peak

Golden Quarter 2024: Preparing for the Seasonal Christmas Peak

While industry gears up for the Christmas trading period (also known as the “Golden Quarter” for retail businesses), there’s a real sense of nostalgia, opportunity, and optimism over the months (and indeed, years) to come. 2023 offered very little in terms of seasonal...
The Role of Logistics in Festival Season

The Role of Logistics in Festival Season

No matter what the weather may bring, the one thing the UK summer reliably delivers is a thriving festival season. From Leeds and Reading Festivals to Creamfields and London’s Notting Hill Carnival, millions of people in the UK are going to enjoy great music this...