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Simple Precautions to Prevent Slip, Trips and Falls in the workplace

09 Jul 2020

It is estimated that 37 per cent of all workplace injuries throughout the United Kingdom are the direct results of slips, trips and falls. Furthermore, these incidents can cost up to one billion pounds each year in terms of financial remunerations and lost wages. Find out how to reduce the risks in your workplace.

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How to Bring Employees Back off Furlough

08 Jul 2020

Like many of the challenges presented by the pandemic, furlough is a concept and process many employers have never faced before. Croner, our trusted HR partner, address some of the key points to understand when considering bringing staff back off furlough. As an IoSCM Corporate member you have a FREE dedicated helpline to the HR, Employment Law and Tax experts to support you with any enquiries, or issues you may have. In today's article, Croner share their expertise with the readers of IoSCM as they explain how to bring employees back off furlough. You can also access their FREE redundancy guide.

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An Overview Of The Different Types Of Businesses In The Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

07 Jul 2020

In commerce, the logistics and supply chain industry involves a system of organisations, individuals and activities that work together to supply products and services to customers. The sector is responsible for the transformation of raw materials, natural resources and other vital components into finished products, and delivering them to customers and end-users. Find out more about the different types of logistics services, and their uses, with IoSCM.

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The Science behind Writing a Winning Drop Shipping Business Plan

03 Jul 2020

In 2017, nearly a quarter of the items purchased online was delivered to customers via dropshipping. That’s more than 68 billion pounds. That alone makes it easy to see why people are drawn to open this type of company. In addition to that, dropshipping means that your e-commerce business doesn’t have to store inventory, purchase products ahead of time, or deal with shipping logistics. Planning is going to be crucial to creating a lucrative successful business.

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The 6 Best Supply Chain Management Software Options

02 Jul 2020

In today’s business world, it is vital to ensure a customers products, or services, are delivered on time, to the correct place, and with maximum efficiency. Achieving this level of service requires the integration of systems throughout your supply chain. Usually, this includes; suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and end-users so that real-time visibility can be achieved. Fortunately, there are Supply Chain Management Software programmes that can be utilised and implemented to support your requirements.

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Reducing Detention and Demurrage Charges With Supply Chain Visibility

30 Jun 2020

Detention and demurrage charges are an unavoidable cost incurred by any shipper. A myriad of factors lead to delayed shipments, such as port congestion, weather events, slow vessel speed and many more factors. This in turn has led to massive costs incurred by shippers, most notably detention and demurrage charges.

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