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Returns Management vs Reverse Logistics: What’s the Difference?

Understanding two essential parts of an effective returns strategy Returns are a critical part of the customer experience and a...

Packaging Compliance is Moving Beyond the Product: What Retailers Should Be Thinking About Now

As retailers prepare for peak season and review progress against sustainability commitments, packaging is becoming an increasingly important area of...

10 of the Best Freight Forwarders in the UK

Understanding Freight Forwarding: What is a Freight Forwarder? A freight forwarder is a company that arranges the international movement of...

From Returns to Revenue: How Recommerce Transforms the Product Lifecycle

For many retailers and brands, returns have traditionally been viewed as a cost of doing business and part of an...

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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...