December 2020 – AK Logistics and Supply Chain

Energy – The Hidden Waste

No company likes waste, in fact many companies implement systems to actively try and eliminate waste such as Lean 5S and Six Sigma. The problem is – these systems are designed for reducing time and process waste and do not directly address company energy waste. Surprisingly, the most efficient ‘Lean’ manufacturing or logistics company canContinue reading “Energy – The Hidden Waste”

Green Logistics – an environmental cause with an economic effect

All companies have a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), not only to their shareholders and stakeholders but to all of society in which they operate including the public and the global environment. More than ever companies are realising the need to take action to acknowledge how their operations affect and impact on the surrounding and globalContinue reading “Green Logistics – an environmental cause with an economic effect”

What is Postponed VAT accounting?

On the 1st January 2021, the UK left the EU VAT scheme. This now means import VAT will be charged on all applicable import shipments entering the UK. What is Postponed VAT accounting? Postponed VAT accounting (PVA) is a new tax system being implemented within the UK. If your business is registered for UK VATContinue reading “What is Postponed VAT accounting?”

Are exoskeletons the future of warehousing?

This is the hybrid assistive limb, or HAL, exoskeleton and is the invention of the Japanese company Cyberdyne (yes, like in Terminator) that can be worn by anyone. It can be used to improve and augment the users natural strength and by physically impaired people to improve their mobility. The full suit provides additional supportContinue reading “Are exoskeletons the future of warehousing?”

What is an EORI Number?

As many UK and European companies prepare for the UK transition period to end, this has been one of the most googled questions lately. See the ‘What’ and ‘How’ below and, if you trade between the UK and EU, take action. What does EORI stand for? EORI is an acronym and stands for Economic Operator RegistrationContinue reading “What is an EORI Number?”