Midland Pallet Trucks, a leading provider of material handling equipment and logistics solutions, celebrates the recently announced £7 million tech fund by the UK government to decarbonise freight and boost innovation in the logistics sector. The company sees this move as a significant step towards a more sustainable future for the logistics industry. The fund, which …
From the enduring effects of Brexit to the lasting impact of the COVID pandemic and the war in Ukraine, the UK logistics sector experienced a series of new and ongoing upheavals that caused significant disruption to supply chains throughout 2022. As a result, in 2023, businesses in the industry will be looking to implement several …
According to a report by Barclays Corporate Banking, the supply chain disruptions, which have been caused by a variety of factors including Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine, have made it difficult for manufacturing businesses to maintain consistent and reliable access to the goods and materials they need to operate. As a …
A wave of strikes by postal workers continues in the run-up to Christmas, severely disrupting services for retailers and Christmas shoppers throughout the festive period. This means private delivery firms need to improve their operations to cope with the surge in business, says Phil Chesworth, Managing Director at Midland Pallet Trucks. Royal Mail staff …
After the government announced their planned changes to business rates, warehouse managers were left reeling at the 27% tax rise. With rising fuel costs, supply chain issues, and the aftermath of Brexit already causing major issues for warehouses, the tax bill increases are going to see companies taking huge financial hits, says manual handling experts, …
New data released by Unleased reveals that UK clothing and fashion businesses are holding 57% more stock than before the pandemic as a result of supply chain issues. This widespread stockpiling could lead to challenges in warehouse management, says Midland Bearings, an equipment supplier to the UK warehousing and logistics sector. Through analysing more than …
The UK logistics sector has to grapple with the devastating effects of the higher fuel prices caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine. Consumers in the UK are feeling the brunt of these rises, experiencing a rising cost of living. These effects, however, can be mitigated by improving operations along the supply chain, says Phil …
Planned postal strikes, which will coincide with the vital Black Friday shopping weekend, could spell chaos for retailers, the logistics sector and Christmas shoppers. However, improved warehouse management along the supply chain would help to alleviate the impact of the strikes, says Phil Chesworth, Managing Director at Midland Pallet Trucks. Workers plan to walk out …
September saw a 6% decline in UK car production, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) due to ‘severe supply chain issues affecting manufacturers’. However, Phil Chesworth, Managing Director at Midland Pallet Trucks says that improved warehouse management could help with the supply chain issues affecting UK car production. Improving …
The outbreak of bird-flu, the ongoing war in Ukraine, Brexit, COVID-19, and extreme weather changes have all contributed to a rise in food prices in the UK. To help mitigate the effects of these factors, warehouses must optimise their operations, says Phil Chesworth, Managing Director at Midland Pallet Trucks. With the festive season just around …
In recent years, consumer demand for same-day and next-day delivery options has rocketed. To help meet demand, some retailers – mostly those selling groceries – have opted to make use of micro fulfilment centres (MFCs), which are essentially small warehouses. However, Phil Chesworth, Managing Director at Midland Pallet Trucks says, says that warehouse managers must …
The UK economy is experiencing slow productivity growth, which could prove to threaten the country’s prosperity. A report released by the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) found that the UK’s weak national productivity is creating issues for the government, businesses, and consumers alike – and it’s vital that this is resolved, says leading material’s handling …
