Monthly Archives: June 2018

Could robots reduce the risk of workplace injuries?

Such imaginings often overlook robotics’ impressive potential for more practical, yet profound, applications – namely, those in the workplace. Beyond efficiency: The real benefit of robotic workers Robots, by their very nature, are built to be efficient and consistent, and many companies use robots to optimise their output. Understandably, this raises questions and concerns about
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Four million UK businesses vulnerable to losing company data

Almost a million UK businesses do not back up their company data, according to new research. Worryingly, a further 2.8 million firms risk losing valuable information by storing electronic copies in the same location as the original data, say Beaming, the business ISP. Beaming’s survey of business leaders, undertaken by the research company Opinium, shows that while
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The essential guide to air freight: Process, costs and timelines

Air freight is used most commonly when moving small high value items, or goods which are urgently required. The costs of air freight are significantly higher than those associated with sea freight, and are usually calculated based on weight rather than volume (which is used for sea cargo). In 2016, some 54 million metric tonnes
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The essential guide to commodity codes

If you’re considering starting a business involved in importing or exporting products, you’ll need to know about commodity codes. These are used to classify goods for import and export, to make sure they’re moved safely and in compliance with customs, tax and duty regulations. In this guide we’ll look at when and why commodity codes
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EORI number: What it is and how to get or check one

If you’re considering growing your business internationally, or if you have suppliers based overseas, you’ll probably already have heard of the EORI system. Any individual involved in imports and exports within the EU must have an EORI number. If you’re just getting started in importing or exporting, the registration process can seem daunting. Don’t worry
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The essential guide to sea freight: Process, costs and timelines

If you’re thinking of starting to import or export goods to the UK, you’ll need to compare your options for both sea freight and other methods of shipping. Sea freight is a great choice for large quantities of consumer goods – and is often used when importing from manufacturers based in the Far East. Since
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