29 Jan
Distribution, Employees, Insights, Warehousing

No more cheap labour – it’s time to pack smarter

If distribution and fulfilment operations ever did benefit from ‘cheap’ labour, a series of recent Government announcements has ensured that era is well and truly over. Controlling labour costs through automation is no longer optional – it’s a question of business survival. By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager at Sparck Technologies.

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27 Jan
Drivers, Haulage, Transport

Derry Bros streamlines and automates customs processes to reduce GB safety and security costs by up to 50%

Derry Bros, the leading customs clearance specialist, is supporting the transition to the GB Safety & Security (S&S) import controls by cutting the cost of processing declaration requirements. The company is leveraging its advanced digitalisation and automation capabilities to help haulage customers reduce third-party charges by as much as 50% as well as avoid any delays and penalties associated with the incoming rule.

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