happy chinese new year

Are you pulling business out of a hat?

It’s Chinese New Year, and 2023 is the year of the Rabbit. But given that celebrations are already well underway, consider you and your supply chain – tortoised. Yes, that’s a term straight from our Smart Directions dictionary! Definition: what happens to the global economy when China (and other neighbouring countries) close both production and Read More

royal mail strikes

Are Couriers Benefiting from the Royal Mail Strikes?

The country has been launched into a winter of discontent, with strikes happening practically everywhere. Nurses, rail workers, Royal Mail Strikes, ambulance drivers, bus drivers and teachers are just a few of the workers walking out about disputes over pay, pensions, and conditions as we all struggle to cope with soaring inflation. As a result, Read More

black friday

How to get ready for Black Friday

Over the years, several Americanisms and cultures have been adopted over here in the UK. Take Black Friday as an example. Originally, it was an annual US-only shopping date that coincided with Thanksgiving. Now, it’s a global phenomenon where shoppers can take advantage of deals on just about anything. This year, it falls on November Read More

last mile delivery

Getting the Most from Last Mile Delivery

What is last mile delivery? It’s the final step of the delivery process, i.e. when a parcel reaches its final destination, usually someone’s home or retail store. It’s the most crucial stage of the delivery process and one that you need to be as fast and efficient as possible. After all, the timely delivery of Read More