Keep up or get left behind

With a shortage of labour and the continuing growth of online shopping many logistics companies are finding the solution in automation. A recent survey by Logistics management found that 60% of businesses are planning to upgrade their systems or purchase new equipment within the next 12 months. There is a realisation that standing still actually…

Things are getting better

Is the economy stabilising? The base rate set by the Bank of England is still high, so mortgage rates and interest rates for borrowers are still high, squeezing the disposable income of the average family. The net result is spending is down, major brand names, like Curry’s, are experiencing falling sales compared to previous years.…

August is the holiday season

The current problems in Logistics It’s no secret that the logistics industry is and will suffer from acute labour shortages now and in the coming years. Over the last 2 years 86% of logistics companies suffered from staff shortages. Picking and packing is the main area that has problems recruiting and retaining staff. The reasons…

The biggest challenge to logistics in 2023

Labour and skill shortages Following the Covid pandemic the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK found that 86% of companies were experiencing warehouse staff shortages. People were looking for less physically demanding and more mentally rewarding work in other sectors. As a result, the remaining logistics workforce comes under even more pressure, which in turn…

Logistics in 2023

The world has become a more demanding place. With Covid the growth of online shopping spiked dramatically and whilst it has since fallen back it is still higher than the pre-covid levels. Along with that, the consumers’ expectations have grown too. People expect to be able to buy online and receive their purchase(s) delivered to…