Russell Powell, Author at The NX Group

5 Ways to Safely Expand a Business

by Russell Powell | Jun 1, 2016 | Business, Distribution, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Most businesses in the UK began as very small enterprises, with the owner/founder being the only stakeholder in the venture. It is how well they can scale up and expand a business operation that can be the difference between failure and ongoing success. Those who are...

French Blockades: France’s Fuel Shortage

by Russell Powell | May 27, 2016 | Business, Motoring

Petrol filling stations across France have been closing after Oil workers blockaded most of France’s oil depots, effectively cutting off supplies of fuel. This is in response to planned changes in the local employment laws by French Employment Minister Mariam El...

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

by Russell Powell | May 20, 2016 | Distribution, Motoring, Supply Chain

The UK Department for Transport is launching a £2 million scheme to encourage uptake of hydrogen-fuelled electric vehicles for commercial fleets. Companies and organisations can apply for funding of up to 75% of the cost of new eco-friendly vehicles when bought by...

5 Things to Consider when Exporting

by Russell Powell | May 17, 2016 | Business, Distribution, Supply Chain

International trade brings with it many hurdles and barriers which, when overcome, can be the key to unlocking an array of huge new markets. The classic epitome of success for a British brand is to ‘crack America’, such is the challenge of appealing to a new audience...

Cosmetics and Warehousing

by Russell Powell | May 12, 2016 | Supply Chain, Warehousing

The cosmetics and beauty industry is associated with lifestyle and is usually heavily brand-oriented, so customers tend not to see their favourite products in the context of the supply chain environment. However, even the most glamourous items need to be stored in a...