Every business owner is feeling reticent to open their wallets right now. This has been a very tough time for UK companies regardless of what industry you are working in, and how big your firm is. The fact is that the current price increase has made a lot of entrepreneurs extremely nervous, and every budget decision has a lot riding on it. You need to know that if you are going to be paying good money for a task that you can’t do in-house, that it is going to add safety and security to your business or going to drive profits.
Communication is the backbone of successful business operations, especially in logistics. Despite this, it’s also the sector where many businesses struggle. When one area in the supply chain fails, the others follow in a domino effect. The result is a cascade of issues ranging from minor ones, like mismatched placements, to major ones, like downtimes that take months. This is why businesses must always put good communication practices at the forefront of their efforts. The supply chain department is characterised as a fast-moving environment that, if your team isn’t equipped to keep up, it’s easy to get caught in a limbo of emails, unread messages, reminders, and calls.
Logistics management is a huge responsibility. It would help if you kept an eye on many things to keep a smooth supply chain running. Even the slightest error can cause big trouble as many parties and departments are involved. Being a great supply chain manager requires a lot of effort and nerves of iron. Researchers at Paper Perk have shared their valuable insights to help us write some of the best tips for effective logistics management. Reading these tips will help you run a smooth supply chain and accomplish your performance goals 10x better.
Warehouse facilities have recently seen a 98% increase in thefts and a 266% increase in theft value. We exist in financially turbulent times, and with more and more people struggling financially, we can expect to see warehouse theft spike even more. So, how do you keep your warehouse secure in the modern climate? Keep reading as we discuss the four types of warehouse security measures that can help you to ensure your profit margins aren’t impacted by warehouse theft.
Today is World Book Day 2023. A global event designed to remind us of the true value of reading. Now, of course, many of us spend hours reading for work, but how often do we find the time to sit down and enjoy a really great book for leisure? Probably not often enough! Well, the good news is there are some fantastic books out there that can help us in the workplace while still being enjoyable reads. Our Industry Expert Tutors are constantly reading books and materials focussed around the industry, and today, we wanted to join in the World Book Day Celebrations by sharing a book review of one such book that is both work-related and enjoyable.
Sustainable packaging is one of the most notable product trends in the market. 2023 will only make it more essential, ensuring businesses emphasize it to obtain competitive advantages. The apparent need to switch to sustainable packaging to mitigate the climate crisis is understood, but many companies need additional convincing to invest in the transition. Supply chains improve with sustainable packaging — and it is more than money.
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