Preparing for the busy festive fulfilment season in logistics With Black Friday and Cyber Monday almost upon us and the festive season swiftly approaching, at NX we are buzzing with excitement and anticipation. It's that time of year when businesses across the globe...
Road Safety Week: Managing Driver Safety and Speed
5 PEOPLE DIE ON OUR ROADS EVERY DAY It’s Road Safety Week 2024 which is an ideal time to remind ourselves to think about SPEED and the critical factor it plays in the safety of our roads. Every year, more than 1700 people die on UK roads and another 30,000 receive...
Autumn Clock Change
Top Tips for driving in darker conditions With the clocks having just gone back at the weekend (26th October) we are starting to see the darker night’s drawing in and the weather changing to give a more autumnal and wintery feel. A report from the RAC has shown that...
Elevate Your Fashion Supply Chain with Seamless City Centre Deliveries
Timing is everything in the fast-paced world of high fashion and ensuring that your products reach their destination in pristine condition and on time is crucial. City centre and shopping centre retail deliveries, especially for high-end fashion brands, also present...
Queen of the Road
In recent years the logistics and transport industry has begun to make strides in diversity and inclusion and in particular attracting more women to the sector. This has been especially important during times of growing skills shortages and lack of HGV drivers. ...
Delivering Success: How To Choose the Right Logistics Partner
Logistics is the backbone of a business and key to ensuring customers receive their products safely and securely. Choosing the right partner can have a significant impact on the success of your business so how do you make the right choice? In this article we will take...
NX’s Year in Review 2023
What have we been up to in 2023? It’s been another busy year for The NX Group and as 2023 comes to an end, we take a look at some of our highlights for over the last year. Q1: Starting our 2023 NX Journey History seemed to repeat itself at the beginning of the year,...
Autumn Driving Advice
Top Tips for Autumn driving once the clocks go back It’s that time of year when we start to see the night’s drawing in and the weather changing to give a more autumnal and wintery feel. Don’t forget the clocks go back this weekend - Sunday 29th October! With the RAC...
Delivering the UK Final Mile – Customer Case Study
Working in partnership with EU Hauliers We have been working with Netherlands-based transport company, Verhoeven for over five years. After being recommended to them by a mutual customer, we quickly formed a close working relationship which has developed into a...
Real Time Tracking of Your Goods with Road Tech
Updates On The Go Here at The NX Group we have the Road Tech Roadrunner Driver app implemented across our team of drivers, increasing the efficiency of the delivery process via a sophisticated system that benefits both our staff and customers. Based within the Golden...
Supply Chain Solutions – Customer Case Study
Celebrating our one year anniversary with Secretlab This month sees the one year anniversary of our work with gaming chair manufacturer, Secretlab. Secretlab approached The NX Group looking for a solution for its UK distribution along with warehousing and fulfilment -...
One Year Anniversary of New Base for The NX Group
New Northampton Hub Covers Prime Locations for UK Logistics There have been a few changes within the NX Group in the last twelve months as we moved our head office and main operations site to Mustang Park in Daventry. Still based in the East Midlands, our...
Top Level Security for our New Fleet
TSR 1 secure fleet - ensuring your goods are safe in our hands Here at The NX Group we continually invest in our transport fleet to ensure we keep ahead of the game for all levels of security on our vehicles, to be able to distribute your goods safely and securely...
Bridging the gender gap in logistics
According to various sources, approximately a quarter of employees in the UK logistics sector are female: and, significantly, this figure has barely changed over recent years. Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8th March, an ambitious operations administrator for...
Tackling roadblocks to mental and physical health with wellbeing project
Improved mental health, cancer awareness and oral hygiene were among the topics covered at our latest staff wellbeing meeting. Members of our management team met with our drivers to hand out packs containing information designed to help our staff look after their...
Continuing our Northampton Town FC sponsorship ahead of Derby County rematch
We are pleased to confirm our continued sponsorship of Northampton Town FC for the team’s upcoming rematch against Derby County FC at Pride Park Stadium on Tuesday 4th February at 7:45pm, following a 0-0 draw between the Cobblers and the Rams on 24th January. As part...
Embracing ecommerce as our customer base booms
We are stepping up our ecommerce services in response to the increasing online demand for products experienced by our retail customers, including WooWoo, KINN Living, King of Shaves and Meaco. From our base within the “Golden Triangle” of logistics, we have noted the...
Opening our gates to football fans as part of our Northampton Town FC sponsorship
We are pleased to announce our sponsorship of Northampton Town FC’s upcoming game against Derby County FC on Friday 24th January, which will see us offering free parking, complimentary hot drinks and use of facilities for Northampton Town fans at our Westgate base on...
Our donation helps revamp primary school’s playground in time for spring
A £2,500 donation from our firm towards playground equipment for Crick Primary School has come to fruition in the form of a newly-installed climbing structure. We visited the school earlier this year to present Headteacher Vikki Lack and School Council representatives...
Gearing up for the festive rush ahead of Black Friday and Christmas
With Black Friday just days away (28th November) and the Christmas period hot on its heels, our staff are preparing for the annual spike in demand for our warehousing, distribution and ecommerce services with the help of our newly-upgraded and expanded systems and...
Road Tech app proves a game-changer for our staff
We have rolled out Road Tech’s Roadrunner Driver app across our team of drivers, increasing the efficiency of the delivery process via a sophisticated system that benefits both our staff and customers. Based within the Golden Triangle of Logistics in Crick,...
Talent in Logistics Conference
Take a look at this year’s Talent in Logistics conference and awards….
Key Benefits for EU Hauliers
Find out more about our services for EU Hauliers and the key benefits…
Meet the NX Courier Team
Meet the NX Courier Team…
Meet the Warehouse Team
Meet the Warehouse Operations Team…
Benefits of a Closed Pallet Network
Discover more about a closed pallet network…
Top tips for women considering a career in transport
Take a look at our top tips for women in logistics…
Meet the Transport Team
Meet the Transport team here at The NX Group…
Promoting sustainability through logistics in the beauty industry
Take a look at our top tips for sustainability in the beauty logistics industry…
Deliveries into Amazon Fulfilment Centres
Delivering goods into Amazon on a daily basis on behalf of customers….
Brexit: EU deliveries to the UK
Brexit is a key industry topic for EU Hauliers, find out more about our services…
Developments in eCommerce
Developments in eCommerce and the impacts on the warehousing and logistics industry….
Top 5 Tips for Staying Safe This Winter
Top 5 tips for staying safe this winter, especially in wintery weather and on long journeys…
Brexit: Stockpiling Automotive Parts
Stockpiling of goods fro Brexit is especially prevalent in the Automotive industry…
Reasons Deliveries Fail
Deliveries can fail for a variety of reasons, we’ve taken a look at some of the top reasons, consequences and how to prevent…
Brexit: Supply chain and logistics
The impacts of Brexit on the supply chain and logistics sector is unknown, we’ve taken a look at some of the recent developments…
Beauty and Cosmetics Manufacturers
Take a look at what happens over a typical 24 hours in NX Operations, from drivers to warehouse to the transport office….
24 hours in NX Operations
Take a look at what happens over a typical 24 hours in NX Operations, from drivers to warehouse to the transport office….
How to reduce accidents in Logistics
We have put together top tips for helping to reduce accidents in logistics…
Christmas Logistics
It’s never too early to be thinking about your Christmas logistics, discover more here….
Delivering Beauty, direct to retailers
Delivering Beauty products, direct to retailers is one of our core competencies and we have a wealth of experience…
Northamptonshire Logistics Hub
Northamptonshire logistics hub is in the center of the UK and benefits being in the Golden Triangle of Logistics…
Warehousing for Machinery and Automotive
Including space for bulk items, same day courier service, secure services and much more…
Growth of Ecommerce
Growth in Ecommerce is a key industry topic with impacts on the logistics industry..,
Goods coming in from Europe for delivery into Amazon
European goods delivered into the UK for distribution into Amazon Fulfilment Centres with a UK-based partner
Delivering into Retailers – Logistics
We have a wealth of experience of delivering into the major UK retailer distribution centers
Delivering into Amazon Fulfilment Centres
Did you know we deliver into Amazon Fulfilment Centres on a regular basis?
Supply Chain into Major Retailers
Delivering into leading retailers such as supermarket distribution centres and Amazon Fulfilment Centres
Growth in the Golden Triangle of Logistics
The Golden Triangle of Logistics is set to grow throughout 2017 and into 2018, with additional warehousing and more companies choosing to move their operations here
The all-new NX fleet
Our brand-new fleet have taken to the roads, including 7.5 tonne through to the artic cabs.
Interview: Indie Beauty Delivers
We’ve interviewed Rachel Whittaker from Indie Beauty Delivers to discover more about warehousing for the beauty market.
Logistics for European Goods entering the UK
For goods entering the UK from Europe, let the NX Group provide the on ward distribution from one central Midlands hub.
Warehousing for Ambient Food and Beverages
Warehousing for the ambient food and beverage market needs to be clean and well-organised, as well as meeting food hygiene standards.
Top reasons for using secure logistics
When looking at logistics for your company there are so many different options it can be hard to decide which company to go with. There are the well-known companies within the market, but how do you know who to trust with your goods?
Asda Distribution Centres
Asda is a division of American company Walmart, and there are currently 15 main Asda distribution centres in the UK. These depots are used to store the goods before they go to individual Asda stores. Suppliers of ambient, chilled and fresh food as well as non-food items such…
Tesco Distribution Centres
The big four supermarkets in the UK all have warehouses and depots that handle the supply chain, and there are a total of 20 Tesco distribution centres in England and Scotland. These are for the storage of inventory, before the goods are distributed…
Amazon Fulfilment Centres UK
Amazon has been one of Britain’s largest and fastest growing businesses for 20 years. Amazon.co.uk is the country’s 5th most visited website and the number one place for shopping. All these website visits and sales inevitably lead to a wave of activity…
How to Drive a Truck
The most obvious way to minimise accidents when driving a lorry is to reduce speed. However, safe driving does not begin and end at slowing down. Most heavy goods vehicles cannot reach the average speeds of the vehicles around them, and an increasing…
Product Life Cycle
When your business works with products, there is a product life cycle that needs to be observed in order to maximise the efficiency of the supply chain operation. Many brands have lost money and integrity because of having too much inventory at a time…
Distribution Centres
The Midlands is home to several distribution centres, which serve as logistics hubs for UK retailers. As well as third party logistics companies that provide warehousing and transport solutions, the large retailers themselves have a supply chain base in central England. The big…
The Value of the Pound
The dramatic fall in the value of the pound is the hot topic in UK economics. In June 2016, £1 was worth $1.37, but four months later it is worth $1.23. This may just seem like a few pence, but 10% is pretty significant. It is broadly being called the ‘Brexit effect’, and it stems from…
Midlands Engine
Birmingham’s industrial progress has not caught the headlines in the way that Greater Manchester has in the last 5 years, so what opportunities are out there for the development of England’s second city? Midlands Engine describes a commitment to building economic and industrial…
Q4 2016: Peak Season
The final part of the calendar year, also known in shorthand as Q4 2016, is the most important season for the majority of businesses in the UK. Between October and December businesses of all shapes and sizes are preparing for the final 5 weeks before Christmas, when consumption…
Dropshipping
There are some companies that might fulfil your order directly to your customer without the need for you to handle it. This is dropshipping. You pass your order onto the mug dropshipper and they despatch the order with whatever labelling and packaging…
Find the Right Warehouse
The ideal warehouse can be the difference between an efficient supply chain and a logistics black hole. If your products are high value or liable to damage or theft, then your business must rely on a supply chain solution that minimises loss. Here are…
One Hour Delivery
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 delivery…
How to Become a HGV Driver
If you want to become a lorry driver in the UK, you need to obtain a Driver’s Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), as well as having a standard full UK driving licence and be over the age of 18. After applying for a provisional…
Warehouse Automation
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…..
Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT)
DIRFT is a rail freight terminal in Northamptonshire with a large warehousing estate on site.
As a rail terminal it benefits from excellent nationwide connectivity…
Amazon Delivery Drones
In 2013 online retailer Amazon announced plans to develop drone delivery as an alternative to using courier and click and collect services. Amazon Prime Air aims to enable customers to receive their goods within 30 minutes of ordering, although a more realistic promise…
Lorry Driver Shortage
The UK is experiencing a lorry driver shortage that spans back several years, threatening to throw the supply chain industry off course. As Britain emerged from the 2008 recession, the number of new trained drivers slumped by 25%, according to the…
Sustainable Supply Chain
Many companies are looking to the future of their logistics practices in order to achieve a more sustainable supply chain.
There are several benefits to a proactive environmental policy. On the face of it, the main benefit would be to the environment..
UK Warehouse Shortage
The UK has been experiencing an increasingly short supply of warehousing space, which is a worry for the British supply chain. This warehouse shortage is in part due to an increase in demand from ecommerce retailers, and a gradual rise in UK manufacturing…
The Big Four Supermarkets
Grocery sales in the UK are dominated by Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys and Morrisons; known as the Big Four supermarkets. Whenever one of these companies publishes any significant financial updates, the national media gives it heavy coverage because of the impact…
British Imports
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland imported $663billion of products and materials in 2014, the last full year of available records. When compared with $472billion of exports, this represents a trade deficit of almost $200billion…
5 Ways to Safely Expand a Business
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 the business expands and scales up the operation that can be the difference between failure and ongoing success…..
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
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…
5 Things to Consider when Exporting
One criticism of the British economy is that we don’t export enough, compared to how much we import. Trading abroad brings with it many hurdles and barriers which, when overcome, can be the key to unlocking an array of huge new markets. Here are 5 things a business…
The New Supply Chain Board Game
A new board game aims to get young people around the world interested in supply chain. The UK version of Business on the Move emerged in late 2014, with support from nearly 50 sponsors throughout the logistics, retail and education sectors…