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Navigating the Warehouse Evolution: Automation, workforce shortages & increased flexibility

February 13, 2024Nikolay Bozhilov

With consumer expectations soaring for faster deliveries, Warehouse Operations leaders are embracing automation solutions to optimise processes. From stock reception to order dispatch, efficiency is the name of the game. To combat rising return costs, warehouses are prioritising error reduction through technologies like barcode scanning and quality control. In this month’s feature we take a […]

The Logistics Point February ’24

February 5, 2024March 19, 2024Nikolay Bozhilov

FEATURE Navigating the Warehouse Evolution: Automation, Workforce Shortages & increased flexibility;VIDEO UK’s Economic Engine: The Crucial Role of Express Couriers in the UK Economy;Would 2024 instability bring down logistics & supply chain?;Why is collaboration still a dirty word in logistics?;Understanding the Workplace Charging Scheme;EU’s Emission Trading Scheme: How does it impact logistics?;Couriers take on the […]

Transforming Last Mile Deliveries With Better Communication

December 12, 2023Nikolay Bozhilov

Gary Rosier-Taylor from Descartes Systems Group was a keynote speaker at our Urban Logistics & Last Mile event in Central London on November 28th. Gary shed light on the transformative impact of the last mile, a crucial stage where consumer choices shape the evolving consumer landscape. The shift in consumer behaviour has significantly diverted from […]

The Logistics Point December ’23

December 8, 2023December 20, 2023Nikolay Bozhilov

Welcome to the latest edition of The Logistics Point magazine Find by page Page 6 The Logistics Point’s Urban Logistics & Last mile Event: Find out what happened Page 28 From Vision to Reality: How Innovation Is Reshaping the Logistics Sector Page 32 Future-Forward Logistics: Embracing Electric Cargobikes for Urban Last-Mile Transport Page 34 Evolving […]

Presentations from Urban Logistics & Last Mile Event

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023Nikolay BozhilovLeave a Comment

You can find the presentations from our Urban Logistics & Last Mile Event on the 28th November below. More information is coming soon within our December digital magazine. Join us next year for two exclusive events. You can now become a member in our network and enjoy discounted tickets + a bringing a guest! You […]

How the changing infrastructure is impacting logistics operations

December 5, 2023December 5, 2023Nikolay BozhilovLeave a Comment

On November 28th, Rhyce Dawson from TMX Transform delivered an insightful talk at our Urban Logistics & Last Mile event in Central London. He explored the complexities within the UK’s well-established road infrastructure, shedding light on its impact on logistics, especially in urban settings. The UK boasts a robust road network, a testament to its […]

Urban Logistics During Black Friday & Christmas Peak!

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023Nikolay BozhilovLeave a Comment

Younger shoppers have grown up with smartphones and are at ease with digital commerce. Indeed, Descartes’ last mile study points out that Millennials and Gen Z consumers tend to shop online more, spend more money, and are more likely to increase ecommerce spend (50% vs. 33% of 55+ consumers). Millennials and Gen Z expect more […]

DispatchTrack Joins Urban Logistics & Last Mile Event on 28th Nov

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023Nikolay BozhilovLeave a Comment

We are pleased to welcome our latest speaker DispatchTrack to our Urban Logistics & Last Mile event on the 28th November in Central London. You can get a discounted Black Friday ticket now here! DispatchTrack is the leading solution provider of last mile delivery management software, helping top brands around the globe power successful deliveries […]

Black Friday: Urban Logistics & Last Mile Event

November 19, 2023November 19, 2023Nikolay BozhilovLeave a Comment

One of the most prominent changes in the last mile has been the evolving expectations of consumers, irrespective of whether they fall within the B2B or B2C categories. Gone are the days of rigid delivery schedules and limited options. Today’s consumers crave flexibility, a shift that has presented both opportunities and challenges for the delivery […]

The Logistics Point November 2023

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023Nikolay BozhilovLeave a Comment

In this edition: Page 7 – Feature Adapting to the Evolving Last-Mile Logistics Landscape: Meeting Changing Consumer Characteristics;Page 15 – Flexibility for consumers, rigidity for retailers: Welcoming the transformed last mile;Page 17 – Understanding workers’ rights and the gig economy for last mile operations;Page 18 – Balancing convenience and responsibility: The urban logistics dilemma;Page 19 […]