Pallnet launch stuns industry
A new overnight pallet network has been launched that will operate from a central hub in Oldbury. It claims to cover over 90% of the UK with 52 members.
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Efficiency study for pallet networks.
TransportEnergy Bestpractice is funding a study into the efficiency and environmental benefits of pallet distribution networks.
Read MorePallet-Track Record
Pallet-Track broke a sector record as it launched on Friday night by moving through its Wednesbury hub and overtaking PalletForce as the most successful network start up.
Read MoreSmartMail’s 2003 business strategy results in growth
SmartMail Services has announced the success of its aggressive growth strategy during the 2003 calendar year. SmartMail acquired two companies, expanded its processing facilities to 17 SmartCenters and broadened its suite of delivery service offerings to include Flats, Catalogs, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail and Parcels. “The SmartMail team had an outstanding year and accomplished several milestones,” says Matt Vettel, chairman of SmartMail and partner at Great Hill Partners. “By expanding our service offering and continuing our network build out, we met our overall strategic objective of strengthening our value proposition for our customers.”
Read MorePostwatch proves UK Royal Mail final collection times are unreliable
Postwatch, the consumer watchdog for postal services, has published independent research, which shows that the final collection times shown on post boxes are unreliable. The watchdog wants the Regulator to amend Royal Mail’s licence to add a standard of service for timely collections.
Peter Carr, Chairman of Postwatch, commenting on the research findings said: ”Royal Mail should care that they are not providing information that their customers want. Removing the metal tabs system was an error. They should admit this and work on restoring them. Likewise the Royal Mail should own up to giving their customers unhelpful advice on the nearest later post box collection.”
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