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What Is Freight Forwarding, and What Does a Freight Forwarder Do?

If your business moves goods across borders, freight forwarding can make international shipping simpler, smoother and more cost-effective. But what...

The Hidden Costs of Poor Fulfilment – And How to Fix Them

In the modern e-commerce environment, to stay ahead of the game, it is important to focus on customer experience, brand...

Understanding Value Added Services (VAS) in Fashion & Apparel Supply Chains

What are Value Added Services (VAS)? Value Added Services (VAS) are additional services provided within the logistics and fulfilment process...

The Importance of Circular Supply Chains for Marketplaces and Luxury Brands.

For years, supply chains were designed to move products in one direction only, from factory to shelf and on this...

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December Newsletter – 2025

The Full Package Retailers demand goods that meet strict standards, and any misstep can lead to costly chargebacks or missed...

ASC Achieves Silver with EcoVadis!

EcoVadis is a global platform that looks at how businesses perform across four key areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights,...

The Marketplace Debate: What It Means for UK Retail and Supply Chains

The Growing Influence of Discount Platforms Temu in the UK, for example, has previously reported that it’s welcoming local sellers...

November Newsletter – 2025

Peak Strategy Peak season is the most profitable time of the year, but it can also be the most challenging....

Common peak season pressure points and how to avoid them

Issue 1: Non-compliant packaging and labelling – Time, resource and materials are required to re-pack orders The Solution: Make sure...

Mastering Retail Readiness with ASC’s VAS Checklist

Technical Breakdown of Our VAS Solutions: Garment Preparation Ozone Treatment: A sanitisation process that uses ozone gas (O₃) to eliminate...

October Newsletter – 2025

Welcome Florian We’re pleased to welcome Florian Brimmers to Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) as our new Sales Consultant, based at...

Retailers, are you ready for peak season?

Peak season is no longer just a short December rush. It now stretches over several months, with multiple “peaks within...