How a pasta producer gained control over its supply chain

30 production sites and 2,000 loads moved from Italy to over 120 countries via road and ocean shipments. Barilla, the world leader in pasta production, has a complex supply chain that requires high level of visibility. ‘We react before an issue escalates into a major problem, which saves time while reducing transportation costs and fines. […]

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How Ramadan impacts retail demand & what to do

The holy month of Ramadan, which will be observed by nearly 1.9 billion Muslims across the globe from 10th March through to 9th April this year, traditionally marks a time for fasting, prayer and reflection. In the midst of this all-important month on the Islamic calendar, which leads to Eid al Fitr, retailers and e-commerce […]

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GFS acquired by ILG/Yusen/NYK Group

Enterprise Carrier Management (ECM) company, Global Freight Solutions (GFS), has been acquired by industry-leading e-commerce fulfilment specialists, ILG (International Logistics Group Ltd), part of the Yusen Logistics/NYK group of companies. The acquisition provides significant investment for GFS to accelerate the development of its multi-carrier ECM platform and leverage the capabilities and infrastructure of the wider […]

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 AJ Products UK award ArrowXL contract as part of growth strategy

ArrowXL, the UK’s largest and longest established two-person home delivery specialist, has been awarded a contract by AJ Products UK, the workplace furniture & equipment supplier, to store and deliver over 800 orders a month to workplaces across the UK. Goods will be delivered from AJ Products’ Swedish warehouse to the ArrowXL Wigan depot where they will […]

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Could Royal Mail really move to 3 days per week deliveries?

The findings from Ofcom demonstrate the enormity of Royal Mail’s challenge of transitioning from a legacy letters business into a modernised parcel operation. ‘The Universal Service Obligation for letters to be delivered to the door six days per week makes it difficult to transition to new delivery models and adapt their networks to capitalise on the infrastructure […]

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Forced labour and its implications for the global supply chain

By Thomas Lobert, Solutions Consultant Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes The battle against forced labour in global supply chains has gained momentum in recent times, not least thanks to coverage of the dramatic situation of the Uyghur population in the province of Xinjiang in China and the legislative proposals which have emerged in reaction. In the […]

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Interflora Partners with FarEye to Revolutionise the Customer Delivery Experience

Interflora, the renowned flower delivery network with over 900 florist members across the U.K. and Ireland, is proud to announce its collaboration with FarEye, a leading last-mile logistics technology platform. This groundbreaking partnership aims to revolutionize the customer delivery experience by providing complete visibility and personalization throughout the delivery process. The strategic alliance between Interflora and FarEye will […]

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Zoomo Doubles Down on E-Cargo Bikes Partnering with Vok and Fernhay 

Zoomo, a global leader in last-mile electric fleet solutions, today announced its plans to double down on four-wheeled e-cargo bikes, catering to the needs of the burgeoning urban logistics sector. The announcement sees Zoomo welcome VOK, a provider of automotive- grade cargo bikes, and Fernhay, micromobility vehicle solutions provider, to its platform.   Zoomo and its co-founder […]

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How the TikTok Generation Shapes Retail Delivery & Brand Loyalty

Even though many e-commerce merchants use data-backed buying personas that provide insight into the purchasing decisions of their customers, many are only truly starting to get to grips with the next part associated with buying personas – and that is appreciating that consumers have delivery personas too. So, what attributes play out in different delivery […]

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ArrowXL appoints new marketing executive to support brand growth

ArrowXL the UK’s largest and longest established two-person home delivery specialist, has appointed Sajid Yasin as Brand & Marketing Executive.  Working closely with key stakeholders Sajid will play a pivotal role in developing the ArrowXL brand, utilising data-driven insights to further refine its marketing strategies, ensuring they align with evolving market trends and customer expectations. A video […]

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