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Top Tips for a Smooth-Running Black Friday
In the world of supply chains and stock planning, it rolls around all too quickly. Retail operations start ramping up for Black Friday and ‘peak season’ planning early in the year to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

Top tips for a fresh-start September
Forget ‘New Year, New You’; September is the new-New Year! Whether it’s the back to school vibes following the summer holidays or saying goodbye to the warmer months, to me,

The impact nearshoring and reshoring has on your carbon footprint
Why considering where you manufacture is vital for your long-term sustainability goals. Currently, the manufacturing and construction sector is the third highest source of greenhouse gas emissions. (Global GHG emission

Celebrating 10 years of building supplier relationships!
Team Baxter from the very start. This year we’re celebrating 10 years of Baxter Freight (yes 10 whole years!) and the people that’ve been with us from the very beginning,

Kicking off the summer Olympics with our in-house Olympian!
The winning edge. Summer 2024 has been jam-packed with sports, from the Euros to Wimbledon, to now, the summer Olympics – and what better way to kick off the games

Seasonal educational supplies set sail
School may be out for summer, but for those businesses supplying into schools, the hard work is just beginning. Phew! You made it; you’ve managed to successfully navigate the busy

Top 5 logistics problems in Europe
Moving your goods often comes with inevitable challenges. Here are the top common challenges faced within logistics and how to overcome them. Every day we are problem-solving and overcoming obstacles to make sure our customers always get the service they deserve.

Celebrating 10 years of collaboration & entrepreneurship!
Team Baxter from the very start. This year we’re celebrating 10 years of Baxter Freight (yes 10 whole years!) and the people that’ve been with us from the very beginning,

How summer events are effecting travel across Europe
Why summer shutdown is heightened this year. Summer 2024 is the absolute pinnacle of a summer of music and sports. From the Euros, to the Olympics, Glastonbury to Wimbledon – each

Moving Goods by Sea? The Disruption Continues
Businesses and their supply chains continue to be impacted by global issues affecting sea freight. Global trade, which relies on the shipment of goods from the Middle East and Asia,

Kingfisher Group Set Decarbonisation Goals Through Their Supply Chain
Carbon reporting isn’t exclusively tied to larger organisations with a turnover exceeding £36million. The Kingfisher group, which includes B&Q and Screwfix, have set out their targets to achieve net-zero in

Lithium Batteries: The hidden dangers when shipping & how to avoid them
Why paying attention to hazardous goods is more important than ever. A recent explosion which killed 23 people at a lithium battery factory in South Korea has highlighted the importance