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November 2026 Newsletter

It has been quite the year so far, as we dive into peak season find out what we have been...

Why Value-Added Services Are the Secret Weapon of Modern Supply Chains

What Value-Added Services Really Mean VAS goes beyond traditional warehousing and transport. They include activities such as kitting, labelling, packaging,...

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...

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Advanced Supply Chain boosts commercial team with new hire Steph Mitcheson

Steph Mitcheson She joins ASC following roles with GXO where she had been for six years, Clipper, XPO and Sainsburys....

Five Top Tips For Preparing for Peak

1. Consolidate and rationalise A study of storage and fulfilment is one of the very few good things to...

How does sustainability fit with rising returns volumes?

37% of retailers told us that shoppers are more thoughtful about the volume of items they order due to the...

What can retailers do to tackle the returns crunch?

Is charging for returns a good idea? While we’ve seen several big brands start charging customers for returns, most are...

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...