In the last few months, the government has revealed its Net Zero Strategy (just in time for COP26 in November 2021) and launched the Plastic Packaging Tax (April 2022). You can bet there’s more to come! As a 3PL business working at the leading edge of logistics, we’re acutely aware that our activities might have […]

Earlier this year (2021), Defra held a consultation on the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The new regulation, which will come into force in 2023, seeks to improve and increase recycling. It will affect all manufacturers who produce and use packaging and, in our sector’s case, has implications for our contract packing, 3PL, and […]

It’s accepted ‘good business’ practice to provide an effortless, stress-free contract packing process by which your customers can make returns. It’s a must for fashion retailers but can impact every retail sector. The purpose of a returns policy isn’t simply logistical though – it touches your marketing function too. And it has both a value […]

We had our first Granby walk on Saturday! Led by Jo and joined by Victoria, Caroline, Elyse, Kelsey, Niamh and little Dalton, along with the dogs Poppy, Bonny and Marley they walked 5 miles at Pendle Hill. Here are a few pictures from the walk, extremely windy selfies at the top of Pendle Hill with […]

  We are very excited to announce that Granby have been successfully shortlisted for Finance Team of the Year at the 2022 Finance Awards Northwest. They received an astounding number of applicants for each category this year with plenty of high-quality submissions to sift through. As such, the judges have commended us on making it […]

  We are happy to announce that Jo Kimber, Granby’s Managing Director has been selected to be a part of the BIBA’s (Be Inspired Business Awards) judging panel for 2022. Jo has been an active member of the professional community, providing unique insights on many different topics and was also shortlisted for the “Businesswoman of […]

Chatbot and AI technology is accessible to every business in some shape or form. We’ll be talking about how excellent it is for customer service. As well as supporting brand image and brand advocacy, it’s cost-efficient and helps you plan and deploy your resources effectively. It can also be used very effectively in promotional marketing, […]

At last, after 2 years of restrictions, December 2022 will see a return to big family get-togethers and high street shopping. Unfortunately, experts are suggesting it might also be a time of recession. Rising energy, petrol and food prices, the uncertainty of war, plus the lingering presence of COVID-19 – these will take their toll […]

Print technology has created brilliant opportunities for our clients to create beautiful promotional marketing assets that are more environmentally-friendly than they’ve ever been. One of our print partners, B&D Print Services, has shared how they’ve embraced best practice and innovation in the very materials and processes used. Bear these in mind as you’re planning your […]

The results of a recent Granby survey confirmed that one of the biggest challenges for public sector logistics is asset tracking. One way to keep a handle on the whereabouts and stewardship of an asset is by using a warehouse management system (WMS)  that has end-to-end tracking. It’s relatively simple to put a WMS into […]

As the requirements for more sophisticated 3PL operations increase , we’ve updated our  warehouse management system (WMS) to accommodate more flexibility and higher productivity. The last 12 months have been very exciting for Granby on the warehousing front, with the design and delivery of an enhancement package to our fulfilment system (SCOPe). These enhancements make […]

We’ve recently released an enhancement to our fulfilment system, SCOPe. Specifically aimed at Customer Service, it integrates the phone line and the mailbox like a fully-fledged CRM. SCOPe’s parity with the abilities of popular mid-market CRMs has propelled us ahead of the curve. This kind of functionality isn’t common in the 3PL sector.  Here’s what […]