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The term ‘circular economy’ has been increasingly discussed at a local and international level. In the UK, its estimated that transitioning to a circular economy could help meet up to 80% of the country’s carbon budget. Since the supply chain/distribution services sector is the backbone of the economy, playing an essential role in manufacturing, retail, and construction, it’s clear that the principles of the circular economy also affect this sector. In this article, we explain what a circular supply chain is and the benefits of implementing one.

According to a 2020 study, unproductive workflows in UK warehouses result in the waste of more than 3,000 hours per year. This can translate into important financial losses, so it’s crucial to know how to make warehouse operations more efficient.

The topic of sustainability is quickly gaining relevance in every industry. The logistics sector is no exception, given the impact the industry’s activities have on the environment. In this article, we look at the top 4 sustainability trends affecting supply chain management this year.

To stay ahead of the curve in 2022, your company may need to invest in warehouse management and supply chain optimisation systems that are flexible enough to meet any requirements. Here are three essential tips to help you prepare for success.

Warehouse automation is the process of augmenting or replacing human labour and streamlining repetitive warehouse processes via the use of software technology and equipment. Robotics and software can automate many time-intensive procedures, such as identifying pick locations, allowing workers to focus on more complicated tasks.

Due to the increasing complexity of today's supply networks, supply chain management has become an essential cost management strategy for distribution businesses. Effective supply chain management enables the tracking of information, services, and goods throughout your business, 3PLs and supply partners, with real time visibility over key processes for authorised personnel.

Warehouse automation is projected to surpass human labour in terms of output and monetary value over the next few years. Businesses worldwide are automating warehouses in response to changing operational environments. Increasing labour expenses, a labour shortage, and increased throughput needs are just a few of them. Furthermore, innovations in automation, such as lower costs and increased scalability, greatly boost warehouse automation.

Warehouse management is a vital component of any successful business. It's critical to keep your warehouse and logistics operations running smoothly so you can deliver correctly, on time, every time, and to organise your stock, workforce, and assets in the most productive and cost-effective way. Many areas of the warehouse benefit from continuous improvement, including your staffing strategy, relationships with third parties, your software systems, automation technologies, and the layout of the warehouse itself. 

Sustainability is important to consumers, and change starts at the top. Because green credentials hold such clout, it's industries of all sorts that must face the challenge of redefining their day-to-day operations. For the logistics sector, storing and transporting goods across the country, round-the-clock, faster than ever, and with the least possible environmental harm is especially challenging. But it's not impossible. Take, for instance, warehouses. 

As a warehouse manager or operations manager, you know that your success is greatly dependent on the efficiency of your logistics operation. You need to find ways to boost productivity and save money while still providing a great customer experience. One way you can do this is by using a 3PL to handle some or all of your operation or deliveries. To help you in deciding which 3PL would be best for your company, we have created a list of 6 key questions that will help guide you through the process: