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High Risk, High Stakes: Why a 3PL Partner is Best for High Value Cargo

Posted by Duncan Butler - General Manager, White Goods on 26-Jul-2017 10:00:00

Duncan identifies the challenges to high value supply chains, working with you to find tailored solutions that consistently deliver added value. With twenty years' experience in the logistics industry, Duncan's career has spanned from high value retailers through to Yodel's operations for Tesco's leading e-commerce platform. At Yusen Logistics, Duncan works primarily with many of the world's biggest and most successful white goods manufacturers and wholesalers to improve their specialist handling needs. Offering advanced appliance warehousing and delivery, Duncan facilitates outsourced logistics that improve your market lead with streamlined and cost-effective solutions for supply chain management.

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 When it comes to high value goods, it’s often the complete purchasing experience that provides value to your customers and your brand. Whether they’re shopping for the latest high-tech device or coveting a designer handbag, they will pay a premium for quality and expect a service worthy of the price. Therefore, when the latest trends come around your customers will want to receive their purchases in perfect condition and as fast as possible.

Topics: Supply Chain Management, Short Lead Times, Warehousing and Distribution, 3PL, Inventory Management, Shipment Visibility, Reverse Logistics, high value cargo, secure logistics

Moving Forwards with Reverse Logistics for Consumer Electronics

Posted by Eunice Friend - General Manager, Technology on 03-Feb-2017 12:24:26

Eunice works in partnership with consumer electronics and technology companies to find robust, secure, and adaptive supply chain solutions that get products on the market as quickly as possible. With over twenty years’ experience in logistics, Eunice has a breadth of expertise ranging from in-house operations management for food and retail to developing traditional and e-fulfilment 3PL services. She now finds bespoke supply chain solutions for the highly competitive electronics industry, delivering market-leading control, flexibility and cost-efficiency with added value and reverse logistics.

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In the Consumer Electronics industry, if you don’t move rapidly to keep up with demand you simply can’t compete. The ‘latest’ smart phone or tablet keeps its title only for a short while before we’re wowed by the next edition. However, there’s not just pressure on consumer electronics companies to get a product out of the door, but also in how its dealt with if it ends up back in the supply chain.

Topics: Warehousing and Distribution, RFID, Zero-landfill Policy, Reclaiming Recyclable Parts, Cost-effective Logistics, Technology Industry, Consumer Electronics, Reverse Logistics, Repairs and Refurbishment, Recall Management