What is Stocktaking in Fulfilment?
Stocktaking might sound like a fancy term, but at its core, it’s dead simple. It’s the process of counting and checking stock to make sure everything matches up with what’s on the books. In the world of warehousing and fulfilment, stocktakes are absolutely crucial. If you don’t know what you have, where it is, or […]
What is D2C or Direct to Consumer?
The way in which businesses sell, and customers shop over the past decade has undergone a dramatic shift. And at the heart of this transformation – the rise of the Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) business model. Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) is a business model that’s reshaping how brands interact with their customers. By cutting out wholesalers or retailers, D2C […]
What is Third Party Logistics (3PL)?
If you’re running a business, you’ll know how challenging it can be to juggle everything from sales and marketing to logistics and delivery. That’s where 3PL comes in. But, you may be asking – what is 3PL? Third-party logistics, refers to outsourcing supply chain operations like warehousing, order fulfilment, and shipping to a specialist provider. […]
Everything you Need to Know About Distribution Centres
When it comes to logistics, the term ‘distribution centres’ will undeniably be thrown around, but what does it actually mean? These hubs are far more than just storage facilities – they’re purpose-built operations designed to manage the flow of goods from manufacturers to customers with speed and precision. Those who do it well that is. […]
COVID-19 Safeguarding
Warehouse and Logistics News: As Coronavirus becomes more of a threat in the UK, the chance of the virus spreading increases. Lama Fulfilment have set up several safeguarding procedures In order to prevent the spread to our clients and staff. Any staff members who may come into contact with your products must follow a strict […]
Parcelforce COVID-19 Update
Warehouse and Logistics News: Changes to parcelforce’s delivery procedure in relation to signing for and receiving items in the UK In order to protect both their people and customers as much as possible, Parcelforce will not be handing over their hand-held devices to customers to capture electronic signatures. Their drivers will instead log the first […]
DPD COVID-19 Update – 23rd March
Warehouse and Logistics News: DPD have given us further updates regarding their services and COVID-19, this time covering Contact Free Delivery. Contact free delivery – update We’ve improved our contact free delivery process to include photo capture proof of delivery. Your customers will not be asked to sign our handheld units and our drivers will […]
UPS Europe – COVID-19
“Our highest priority is to maintain the health and safety of our people, customers and suppliers, while meeting our service commitments. UPS has implemented a range of measures in line with World Health Organization guidance to minimise the risks for employees and customers. These include: Despite the recent border closures in many countries, we are […]
COVID-19 & Business
Warehouse and Logistics News: What businesses are effected by the latest covid-19 news Last night the PM made an announcement imposing a new set of rules we must follow regarding our day to day lives. In fact, these rules are the most stringent the UK has ever been placed under. The idea is to combat […]
Amazon Sellers & COVID-19
How Amazon sellers can get through covid-19 COVID-19 is now no stranger to business, with wide spread closures of non-essential businesses and facilities such as gyms, library’s, and even McDonald’s. Amazon have recently made some decisions which could impact many Amazon sellers, below we will cover some of these changes and what you can do […]