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October Budget - impact on logistics sector

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves made history when she became the first female in British parliamentary history to deliver a Budget. Billed as a Budget made up of ‘tough decisions’, it was feared British business would bear the brunt of shoring up the economy and investing in public services. Indeed, many feared any proposed changes would be to the detriment of meeting green policy obligations. In the end, the Budget brought some relief in terms of fuel overheads and helping some firms invest in a greener future. However, it wasn’t without pain, particularly that related to increases to employment costs.  Read More >>

Revolutionise Food Delivery with mobile computing

Delivery is the most critical part of the supply chain because it directly affects the customer's experience. With customers expecting quicker delivery times, minimal errors and guaranteed freshness, the pressure on the food distribution industry has never been higher. To meet expectations, many businesses are turning to mobile computing solutions to streamline and optimise their delivery operations.  Read More >>

Delivery Route Optimisation explained

The task of planning delivery routes to make the most of the time drivers spend on the road is becoming more and more critical. Known as ‘delivery route optimisation’, it aims to manage all facets of the delivery operations model that are currently under scrutiny. When done well, delivery route optimisation ensures customer service promises are kept, driver satisfaction and tenure is better managed, and the impact high fuel costs have on margins is reduced. This blog examines seven ways to introduce optimised delivery routes into your organisation. Read More >>

SOTI research: Transport and logistics downtime

New global research from Touchstar partner SOTI has revealed that transportation and logistics (T&L) workers are each losing 13 hours of productive time per month, as a result of device-related issues.  Read More >>

How Transport Managers Overcome Daily Challenges

Transport management is complex. At the heart of every operation is a transport manager who makes sure everything, from dispatch to delivery, goes smoothly. Every single day transport managers must achieve a balance between efficiency, cost management and reliability. This blog takes a closer look at some the challenges that transport managers face and suggests tools and strategies to overcome them.  Read More >>