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UKWA to mark 80th Anniversary with visit to Distribution House

Browns Distribution is thrilled to be welcoming Clare Bottle, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association , to Distribution House in August, as the organisation commemorates its 80th anniversary with 80 site visits across the UK. The UK Warehousing Association is Britain's leading trade organisation for the warehousing industry, with Browns proudly being members since 2020. Around the Warehouses in 80 Visits is an ambitious quest to journey across the UK to highlight the essential role of warehouses in supply chains, the UK economy, and achieving net-zero goals. The campaign will raise public awareness, ensuring the sector is better appreciated by the government, media, and the public. Darren Simpson , Operations Director, said this: "We are delighted to welcome the UKWA team to our site, which we firmly believe sets a benchmark in our industry for efficiency, safety, and security. As we celebrate one year since the opening of Distribution House, we are thrilled to contribute to the ongoing efforts championing the warehousing industry, and the understated roles our fellow transport and warehousing operators play in keeping the country moving." As part of the visit, the Browns team will be fundraising for the Douglas Macmillan Hospice "˜Dougie Mac', with the UKWA matching funds up to £80. Customers, local politicians and press representatives are invited to join us for the visit. Please email marketing@brownsgroup.co.uk for more information. #TheYearOfWarehousing #YOW2024

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Say hello to Photo on Delivery: Palletline launches latest service

Original article from Palletline Palletline, the UK's leading palletised freight delivery network, has launched an exciting new initiative which will provide Palletline members and its customers with even greater transparency. The new Photo-On-Delivery service, will place Palletline ahead of the market and on an equal footing with the UK parcels sector offering another layer of protection to member customers. The feature has been launched in response to an increased number of requests from Palletline member customers. The new Photo-On-Delivery service is being offered alongside its existing digital signature capture scheme to offer total peace of mind. Palletline member delivery teams will be able to use their existing handheld devices to capture photos of successfully completed deliveries. Available on most transport management systems it will give drivers the option to take one photo, or multiple images in case of discrepancies. Graham Leitch, Group Managing Director of Palletline, said: We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Photo on Delivery scheme and is one of a number of exciting new developments we have planned for the forthcoming year. Not only is the new service a demonstration of our ongoing investment in innovation coupled with our commitment to continue to push the boundaries ensuring both Palletline and its members provide a best-in-class service. The benefits will be far reaching adding value to both our members and their customers as well as further reinforcing our market leading position. #ThePowerOfPartnership

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