The ground-breaking online price comparison site ParcelCompare has once again featured in the Financial Times’ FT 1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. The pioneering online parcel price comparison site ParcelCompare has again charted in the Financial Times’ eighth annual FT 1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. This year, it has achieved 624th place, making it the highest- ranking UK parcels company
1 in 5 project professionals working in manufacturing are not disclosing neurodivergent condition to employers – APM research reveals One in five project management professionals working in the manufacturing sector who consider themselves to be neurodivergent have not told their employer about their condition, according to a new survey by the Association for Project Management
A senior Government Minister has told leaders of the logistics sector that close Government collaboration with businesses, academia and trade organisations is the only way to ensure resilient UK supply chains. Delivering the keynote speech at Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Resilience event in central London today, Minister for Industry and Economic Security Nusrat Ghani MP highlighted the
1 in 5 project professionals working in manufacturing are not disclosing neurodivergent condition to employers – APM research reveals One in five project management professionals working in the manufacturing sector who consider themselves to be neurodivergent have not told their employer about their condition, according to a new survey by the Association for Project Management
For logistics firms aiming to stand out in a crowded market, contact centre services, now an essential offering, add significant value. However, managing a contact centre often diverts management focus and resources away from the core service delivery. Experienced outsourcers like Lemon Contact Centre, a 24/7 UK-based specialist with two decades of expertise, offer a
G7 annual export figures put UK bottom of the class, says ParcelHero The OECD’s 2023 international merchandise trade statistics highlight the UK’s export problems last year. The UK had the lowest export figures of all the G7 countries and the second-worst trade balance, although exports did grow by 0.14% over 2022. The Organisation for Economic
Optimising insurance to alleviate financial pressures on transport & logistics businesses : Scott McLuskey BA (Hons) Dip CII Transport and logistics businesses across the UK are operating in an increasingly challenging economic environment. Some businesses are struggling to stay profitable and are looking for ways to optimise cost. This exercise should include the insurance programme.
The Budget that wasn’t. Spring Budget fails to deliver for retailers and SME businesses: ParcelHero The Spring Budget was more notable for what wasn’t announced than what was, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero. Among expected measures that weren’t announced were business rates reforms, scrapping the tourist tax and cutting VAT for hospitality businesses. The
Industry chief calls for 15% GDP manufacturing target : Industrial strategy has potential to add £150bn to economy The head of Britain’s manufacturing body will today call for all political parties to commit to an industrial strategy with an explicit target for industry to account for 15% of UK GDP, with the potential to add
Compared to any other sector, fewer transport & storage firms saw an increase in January turnover A new survey reveals only 6.7% of transport & storage sector businesses enjoyed an increase in turnover in January, the lowest result of all business sectors. The survey also reveals that transport companies are among the most pessimistic about
