Article summary UK consumers expect next-day delivery as standard. Two-hour delivery windows are becoming the norm in major cities. Same-day fulfilment isn’t a luxury anymore: it’s table stakes. This pressure has given rise to micro-fulfilment centres: small, highly automated warehouses tucked into urban spaces, designed to slash last-mile delivery times
How UK Fashion Brands Ship Clothes Efficiently and Sustainably
Article summary The fashion industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions, with supply chains responsible for 80% of that impact. Yet most sustainability conversations focus on materials and manufacturing while ignoring a critical piece: shipping and logistics. UK fashion brands face unique challenges post-Brexit. Cross-border delays, rising consumer expectations
FEFO vs FIFO: What Shelf-Stable Food Brands Must Know
Article Summary: Your brand is growing. Orders are picking up. What used to be a simple warehouse operation now feels like a high-stakes puzzle, one where stale cereal, short-dated sauces, or flat-tasting coffee could end up in the hands of loyal customers. Even if your products are shelf-stable, they still
In-House vs 3PL: Whatโs Right for Your eCommerce Business?
Article Summary Choosing between in-house and 3PL logistics is a critical decision for any eCommerce business. It requires weighing up how much control you need against the cost, your ability to scale, and whether you need specialist support. For brands that care about sustainability, the choice can also reflect their
Key Retail Highlights โ 3rd Quarter of 2022
Logistics are the backbone of your eCommerce business, and itโs vital to stay on top of all the big retail dates in 2022 so that you can prepare for any changes and ensure that your logistics operations can handle the influx of customers. 1st September โ Back to school shopping
Warehouses, Storage and Shipping with Green Fulfilment
At Green Fulfilment, we store all your products in our secure warehouses ready for our pick-and-pack and distribution services. We offer flexible storage and fulfilment options to suit your business needs.We deliver a professional and effective solution for your warehousing and fulfilment needs โ linked with your online eCommerce business
Is Football Coming Home?
With womenโs football gaining traction it’s growing in popularity and this year the Womenโs Euros games are being held right across the Continent โ culminating, at Wembley Stadium in London, where the final is being held on 31st July. It was originally supposed to take place last year but was
Ship Your Heavier Items Like a Pro: Sustainable Packing Guide
Feeling overwhelmed by packing and shipping heavy items? Don’t worry, Green Fulfilment is here to help! With years of experience under our belt, we’ve mastered the art of securing and sending items of all shapes and sizes โ ensuring they reach their destination safely and efficiently. We understand that heavy
Packaging and Green Logistics
When it comes to logistics, sustainability is key. That’s why avoiding excessive packaging and unsustainable packaging is essential for green logistics. A recent poll conducted for Greenpeace UK by YouGov found that 85% of people in the UK want the Government to make retailers cut the amount of plastic packaging
The Cost-of-Living Crisis
A recent article on Internetretailing.net had the headline: Sustainability out, value for money in as shopping habits shift again as cost-of-living rises. Here at Green Fulfilment, like every other business, managing the hike in energy prices and as the cost of living continues to rise, affecting us all, consumers are
