LOGISTICS T
he network was founded 22 years ago and now has more than 90 Shareholder Members, who collaborate to deliver palletised freight across the UK.
Businesses have their freight collected by their local network Member, which then delivers their pallets to a central, or regional hub, for onward pallet delivery by other Shareholder Members. The pallet network model ensures a
reduction in empty running and cost and process is then reversed, so vehicles have a payload on their return journey and, subsequently, reduced mileage. Black Country based Pallet-Track, recently held a glittering Gala with awards presented to highlight the successes of its pallet network, which has helped many of the businesses involved to grow and diversify.
After handling more than 43 million pallets, it’s safe to say Pallet- Track and its Shareholder Members know a thing or two about the benefits of teamwork
Pallet-Track CEO Stuart Godman said: “There
are many positives to being part of a pallet network, from reducing the carbon footprint, streamlining services, and saving costs.
logistics specialists from across the UK and their collective achievements continue to drive our overall growth and success, resulting in another record year for our business” Being part of Pallet-Track provides
Shareholder Members the chance to service customers at a national level, while still operating locally. Members cover different geographic areas so businesses can access a wider delivery area than they could reach alone. It enables businesses to ship to further locations without needing to set up new infrastructure. It also allows companies to expand and
diversify, like Pallet Power in London. The logistics specialist recently invested in a new offering palletised distribution. The company already had success in the parcels, general and refrigerated haulage sectors and after joining Pallet-Track began is now providing pallet collection and deliveries in the capital. Being a Shareholder Member also gives the
capacity for growth, as experienced by long standing Translink Express in Leicester. The company signed a five-year contract, worth £5 million, to provide Ramon Hygiene with flexible and reliable logistics services throughout the UK. Pallet-Track’s ‘Shareholder Member of
the Year’ Sheldon Clayton, was recognised at the Gala, celebrating a year of growth and exceptional service and teamwork, which has seen it continue to diversify its services and
cover all aspects of the supply chain. It employs Midlands and Scotland.
and a team of 55 colleagues. Being part of a pallet network means
deliveries are faster and more dependable, resulting in greater customer satisfaction. Items are quickly sorted and sent, with delivery often next day. Membership provides longevity and
scalability, to cope with increases in demand at peak times, or decreases when it is quieter. The network can easily scale up or down without the company needing to worry about additional transport or warehousing. Likewise, this provides peace of mind during
Cost saving is one of the biggest advantages of being part of a pallet network. Businesses share the costs with others, only paying for the an entire vehicle themselves. This operational benefit also means empty
vehicle journeys are reduced, along with fuel costs, carbon generation and overall costs per pallet. It has a host of environmental benefits, resulting in less fuel consumption and lower emissions, while the network has a focus on sustainability and meeting environmental targets. joined Pallet-Track to enable access to the most up-to-date technology so it can provide accurate delivery estimates and thorough tracking to ensure smoother operations. The Shareholder Member’s growth,
since joining Pallet-Track three years ago, at this year’s Gala. The family-run company
quieter periods, when Shareholder Members will still need to support others in the network to deliver.
Storage Ltd has seen a year of huge growth thanks to its membership with Pallet-Track. The company’s initial objective to increase
per cent per cent. It was a record year for the business, Stuart Godman said: “Being Shareholder for businesses in the logistics sector and, importantly, their customers. some amazing Shareholder Members, and we continue to be at the forefront of fast, reliable, sustainable pallet delivery in the UK which helps the industry to grow.”
Pallet-Track
www.pallet-track.co.uk
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