Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 6 THE door industry journal winter 2024 Industry News Delivering More Revolutionising Logistics: SWS UK Expands with a State-of-the-Art Truck Fleet A company’s vehicle fleet is the lifeblood of its logistics operations, enabling the seamless movement of goods from manufacturers to distributors and shaping the customer’s buying experience. Leading manufacturer, SWS UK, has demonstrated its commitment to a quality delivery service by making its largest-ever investment in logistics. This year, the company debuted 10 brand-new vehicles, upgrading and expanding its fleet. The enhanced fleet has already hit the road, covering every corner of Britain to deliver to SWS UK’s nationwide network of trade distributors. The impressive investment includes 5 new 7.5-tonne lorries capable of handling packages up to 7 meters long, plus a new 18-tonne lorry that services Scotland and can accommodate packages up to 8 meters long. Additionally, the company has invested in 2 further 3.5-tonne vans and 2 articulated tallboys for inter-depot transit. Delivering Efficiency The manufacturer’s innovative new vehicle design includes vertical poles to segregate freight effectively, as well as horizontal load bars that distribute the weight of the load. Additionally, the company has added rollers to the horizontal bars, enabling easier loading and unloading - a feature described as a ‘game changer’ by drivers and customers alike. Each vehicle maintains a curtain side and a rigid side, allowing items to be loaded from the side and accommodating the delivery of heavier goods on pallets or in stillages as needed. Delivering a Trusted Brand A company’s vehicle fleet functions as a highly visible mobile billboard, prominently displaying the brand through thoughtfully designed, consistent graphics. As the vehicles make deliveries, the branded graphics create Quality products are essential for any business, but true customer service demands efficient logistics. Quality assurance, quality control, and logistics are all interlinked - if the supply chain falters, the entire customer experience suffers. Therefore, streamlining operations, minimising downtime, and quickly delivering products are all crucial for ensuring a superior customer experience.
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