Russell Powell, Author at The NX Group

Britain’s First Motorway

by Russell Powell | Aug 31, 2016 | Motoring

The 1950s was the decade that saw the introduction of Britain’s first motorway. The first stretch of motorway in the UK was opened in December 1958 and it was originally known as the Preston Bypass. This 8 mile route cost £3m and was put in place to relieve the...

One Hour Delivery

by Russell Powell | Aug 25, 2016 | Courier, Distribution, Supply Chain

As supply chain procedures become more efficient and the retail environment becomes more competitive, some retailers have begun to offer one-hour delivery. The nature of this scenario means that there is very little margin for error, so only a small proportion of...

How to Become a HGV Driver

by Russell Powell | Aug 23, 2016 | Distribution, Supply Chain

Any line of work that requires a valuable skill is likely to have fluctuations in supply and demand. There has been a shortage of skilled lorry drivers in the UK for several years, so investing in a professional driving qualification could pay career dividends. If you...

Warehouse Automation

by Russell Powell | Aug 19, 2016 | Business, Distribution, Supply Chain, Warehousing

As technology improves and the need for efficiency in the supply chain increases, warehouse automation is becoming more commonplace. The task of bringing goods in and out of a storage area is both simple and crucial in terms of the overall process. Conveyor belts have...

Road Safety Week

by Russell Powell | Aug 17, 2016 | Community, Motoring

The 21st of November 2016 is the beginning of Road Safety Week. Since 1997, the charity Brake has been running the Road Safety Week campaign to raise awareness and change behaviour on the roads of Britain. Brake’s vision is to make road accidents a thing of the...