-
RENOVOTEC INTRODUCES LATEST MOBILE POS AND ORDERING DEVICES THAT BOOST RETAIL SALES; PLUS NEW-GENERATION SD-WAN SYSTEMS FOR FASTER, MORE SECURE RETAIL OPERATIONS - May 24, 2022
-
Quality makes a difference when choosing AMRs - May 22, 2022
-
Toyota’s systems integration division is committed to delivering turn-key automation projects - May 22, 2022
-
EVRI APPOINTS HEAD OF DE&I - May 20, 2022
-
DELIVER 2022 Keynote Speakers Announced - May 20, 2022
-
About time! Digitization reaches logistics – and its good news for companies and workers - May 20, 2022
-
What does the logistics sector need to consider when it comes to R&D? - May 20, 2022
-
How to keep your computer and personal information safe? - May 19, 2022
-
DELIVER 2022, 8+9 June, Taets Art & Event Park, Amsterdam - May 17, 2022
-
DELIVER Insights – e-Commerce and Logistics: The Evolving Journey - May 17, 2022
ArrowXL, the leading 2-person home delivery company, has announced a number of developments to support its predicted busiest peak period yet. The company has already seen a significant increase in volumes since the start of the pandemic and is predicting that this will continue with an estimated increase of over 30% between now and Christmas, compared to last year.
In order to prepare for this, ArrowXL has taken a step up of over 15% increased network capacity with the opening of brand-new facility in Enfield and is increasing the size of its delivery fleet by a third. Over 100 additional staff have already joined the business and another 300 seasonal employees will be recruited across all areas. Where possible these employees are being given the option of working from home in line with Government guidelines.
The company has also invested £1.5m in additional technology including new handheld terminals for all delivery crews.
Peter Louden, COO at ArrowXL, said: “In many ways we have been practicing for Peak since the start of lockdown when our volumes shot up as people turned to online shopping, purchasing garden furniture instead of going on holiday and buying fitness equipment as the gyms were shut. People are continuing to invest in their homes with new furniture and appliances as are those taking advantage of the stamp duty break to move. And this is before we factor in Black Friday and Christmas!
“As a result, we are putting in place the necessary measures to ensure that we can continue to maintain our service levels during what we believe will be the busiest peak period for us to date, and working more closely than ever with our retail clients to understand their predictions and requirements.”