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...
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...
Top tips for women considering a career in transport As we approach International Women’s Day (8th March), The NX Group, who offers warehousing, logistics and e-commerce solutions, is keen to encourage more women to consider careers in the logistics and transport...
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...
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 -...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
With Britain bracing for one of the coldest winters in decades – complete with floods, gales and torrential rain, according to the Met Office – driving conditions across the country are set to worsen in the coming months. We have compiled a list of expert tips for...
Take a look at our Westgate Warehouse facility…
Take a look at this year’s Talent in Logistics conference and awards….
Find out more about our services for EU Hauliers and the key benefits…
Discover more about our Amazon Fulfilment requirements…
Take a look at our Westgate Warehouse facility…
Meet the NX Courier Team…
Meet the Warehouse Operations Team…
Discover more about a closed pallet network…
Take a look at our top tips for women in logistics…
Meet the Transport team here at The NX Group…
Take a look at our top tips for sustainability in the beauty logistics industry…
Delivering goods into Amazon on a daily basis on behalf of customers….
Brexit is a key industry topic for EU Hauliers, find out more about our services…
Take a look at our top tips for finding an eCommerce partner for your goods…
Developments in eCommerce and the impacts on the warehousing and logistics industry….
Top 5 tips for staying safe this winter, especially in wintery weather and on long journeys…
Stockpiling of goods fro Brexit is especially prevalent in the Automotive industry…
Deliveries can fail for a variety of reasons, we’ve taken a look at some of the top reasons, consequences and how to prevent…
The impacts of Brexit on the supply chain and logistics sector is unknown, we’ve taken a look at some of the recent developments…
Take a look at what happens over a typical 24 hours in NX Operations, from drivers to warehouse to the transport office….
Take a look at what happens over a typical 24 hours in NX Operations, from drivers to warehouse to the transport office….
We have put together top tips for helping to reduce accidents in logistics…
It’s never too early to be thinking about your Christmas logistics, discover more here….
Delivering Beauty products, direct to retailers is one of our core competencies and we have a wealth of experience…
Northamptonshire logistics hub is in the center of the UK and benefits being in the Golden Triangle of Logistics…
We have a wealth of experience of delivering into the major UK retailer distribution centers
Did you know we deliver into Amazon Fulfilment Centres on a regular basis?
Supply chain for high value goods, from warehousing to distribution – the complete supply chain solution
Our brand-new fleet have taken to the roads, including 7.5 tonne through to the artic cabs.
For goods entering the UK from Europe, let the NX Group provide the on ward distribution from one central Midlands hub.
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?
There are many important aspects to consider when looking at secure warehousing to meet your specific requirements. For high value goods, security is key…
The history of containerisation began in the 1950s when a transport mogul named Malcolm McLean realised that the military were able to move much more goods using large containers. Goods being sealed away also meant an increased level of confidentiality…
We are constantly hearing about Britain’s housing shortage, but a warehousing shortage is just as important an issue. New industrial developments are not keeping up with the increasing demand…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Amazon Dash is a wifi-enabled button that can be used to quickly reorder items. When it was introduced in America on 31st March 2015, many assumed it was an April Fools joke, but after 18 months it is now available in the UK. A phenomenon known as the ‘Internet of Things’…
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…
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…
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…..
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…
The logistics industry is characteristic in its reliance on agency staff, some of which are on what is known as zero hour contracts. A zero hours contract is when an employer or agency does not offer a guaranteed minimum number of hours per week….
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…
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…
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..
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…
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…
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…
The Pareto Principle, more commonly known as the 80/20 Rule, makes the claim that 80% of outcomes are the result of 20% of the causes. This is probably most apparent in terms of distribution of wealth, for example 80% of the income in a typical society is…
Next week the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland votes in a referendum to decide whether to stay in the European Union or leave. The major issue with the Leave campaign is that we don’t know what would happen after Brexit. The representatives…
Most businesses that handle physical products are aware of one or more peak trading periods in the year. For most retailers, the 6 weeks leading up to Christmas is the most concentrated sales period. Aside from gifts, there are lots of parties and…
Sometimes a retailer or distributor will ask their suppliers to put their stock into a different format, in order to aid identification or handling. This can be something as simple as adding an extra label, or in some cases, removing items from one box and putting…
In the week that the European Championships kicks off in France, let’s have a look at how sporting events can affect local and global business. The business of sport can be described in as direct terms as tourism local to the event, but it can also extend to the wider….
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…..
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…
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 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…
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…
An entire fleet of vehicles that run on diesel is typical for the haulage and delivery industry. Pretty much all vehicles larger than a car will use diesel because of its increased efficiency. Diesel engines can generate a much better mpg ratio than petrol engines, which is significant…
Whenever an organisation has to store or transport inventory, there is automatically an element of risk that accompanies the operation. Aside from the obvious scenarios such as theft or damage of stock, there are other, more subjective factors such as…
Any business that deals with physical goods needs a robust plan for the year ahead, often even two years in advance. A poorly planned supply chain can result in delays, surplus stock,and even loss and damage. Key to this problem is the word ‘chain’, because…
Most shoppers look for the best value they can find, and this often means choosing the retail-pricing cheapest option. However, a few pence off the retail price can have huge ramifications further down the supply chain…
Since the turn of the century, consumer behaviour has been steadily changing in favour of online shopping. Before the advent and popularisation of the Internet, distance selling had come in the form of catalogues and offers in newspapers. Mail Order still exists, but the…
A good warehouse management system is one of the most important factors in an efficient supply chain solution. Therefore, it can be the difference between profit and loss; not only for a warehousing operation, but for its key customers and…
