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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...

September 2026 Newsletter

As the the weather turns into autumn we move closer to peak season for retailer. Here’s what we’ve been doing...

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...

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Advanced Supply Chain invests £60m in new German logistics site

European Growth Part of Reconomy, a leading provider of tech-enabled solutions for the circular economy, ASC delivers a range of...

Preparing for peak

Retailers will be better able to respond to changes in customer demand – and safeguard margins – in the following...

Should retailers charge shoppers for returns?

Should retailers impose a return fee on customers? This is the burning question that’s been repeatedly put to our team...

Identifying savings in the supply chain – Part 2

Data and technology are essential for doing this. The Advanced’s Vector system, for example, offers a comprehensive control tower view...

Finding supply chain savings in 2023 – Part 1

Cost of living crisis As consumers become more price conscious and seek out greater value in order to save the...

Building a great place to work in the supply chain sector

Against this backdrop, we’ve experienced growth and ongoing investment in digital transformation, which has also impacted the skills landscape. All...

New research reveals 63% rise in false returns as cost of living crisis creates ‘shopping guilt’

Advanced Supply Chain Group (ASCG) teamed-up with Sapio Research to survey 1,000 consumers and 100 retailers about how the cost...

How to get a clear view of retail supply chain visibility

Sourcing, sustainability, and status updates are all growing in importance among consumers. They are increasingly interested in where products come...