WHY MORE AND MORE ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURERS ARE NEAR SOURCING PRODUCTION IN MEXICO

With life cycles of electronic products getting increasingly shorter and consumers demanding devices with more functions at lower cost, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are under pressure to reduce production costs and streamline manufacturing. As a result, they are outsourcing manufacturing to specialized companies providing electronic manufacturing services (EMS).

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Clipper Logistics plc

Founded in 1992, Clipper Logistics plc has been a leader in retail logistics for more than two decades, operating in over 50 sites in the UK and mainland Europe, and employing a workforce of over 7,500 which rises to 10,000+ during peak periods.Clipper is known for its consultative approach to retail logistics, constantly evolving to meet the rapid pace of change through an innovative and collaborative process. The business works with some of the biggest names in retail including John Lewis, Asos, Asda, PrettyLittleThing, Superdry and Wilko, among many others.

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TOP ISSUES FACING 3PL'S AND COLD STORAGE WAREHOUSES

Infographic | January 6, 2020

Power consumption: Energy cost have increased 33% over the past decade. Consumption rose from 5.25 c/KWH to over 7.01 c/KWH this accounting for nearly 15 percent of the facilities operating cost. Next to energy, labor costs are the second largest concern for a 3PL warehouse. The demand for skilled labor is at an all time high with manufactures, repack operators and other warehouses and retailers all competing for the same worker.

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Your Essential Warehouse

Infographic | December 15, 2019

Regular maintenance of your warehouse should be a central part of the company's safety practices. Keeping your warehouse environment spic-and-span fosters a healthy workplace atmosphere, increased efficiency, and fewer accidents.

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6 Benefits of Warehouse management systems in Supply chain

Infographic | July 11, 2023

Boost supply chain with the benefits of warehouse management systems. Streamline inventory, increase accuracy, enhance productivity, and more.

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Is a 3PL right for your business?

Infographic | April 20, 2021

Third-party logistics providers typically specialize in integrated operations of warehousing and transportation services that can be scaled and customized to customers needs, based on market conditions, to meet the demands and delivery service requirements for their products. A provider of such integrated services is referenced as a third-party supply chain management provider (3PSCM), or as a supply chain management service provider (SCMSP). 3PL targets particular functions within supply management, such as warehousing, transportation, or raw material provision. Services often extend beyond logistics to include value-added services related to the production or procurement of goods, such as services that integrate parts of the supply chain.

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What Is Wasted Motion Costing Your Warehouse?

Infographic | February 3, 2020

According to the US Census Bureau: There are roughly 957,000 U.S. Warehouse Workers. The Average Warehouse Worker Wastes -8 Minutes Per Hour Walking To Printers & Computers. That's the distance from NYC to Atlanta in wasted motion! Eliminate it with Mobile Powered Workstations.

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International Shipping Maritime, Air and Rail Industries Proactively Address Environmental Impacts

Infographic | April 10, 2020

International regulations for moving freight by ship and air are aligned to the goal of limiting sulfur and carbon emissions. International shippers need to be aware of new and upcoming regulations to make appropriate decisions for their businesses — or get the expert help they need. Meanwhile, railways have partnered with ports to promote emission-reducing intermodal rail.

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Spotlight

Clipper Logistics plc

Founded in 1992, Clipper Logistics plc has been a leader in retail logistics for more than two decades, operating in over 50 sites in the UK and mainland Europe, and employing a workforce of over 7,500 which rises to 10,000+ during peak periods.Clipper is known for its consultative approach to retail logistics, constantly evolving to meet the rapid pace of change through an innovative and collaborative process. The business works with some of the biggest names in retail including John Lewis, Asos, Asda, PrettyLittleThing, Superdry and Wilko, among many others.

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