wooden pallets stacked up

Where to find wooden pallets for sale

In today’s world, recycling, reusing and upcycling is more important than it ever has been before. As a result, we are seeing more of a demand for materials which are both practical and economical – and wooden pallets are by far and away one of the most popular.

Typically made from pine, wooden pallets are fantastic for reimagining into quirky furniture. But what’s more, is their ability to offer a secure platform for holding and distributing goods.

Here at John K Philips, we have specialised in pallet transport for a number of years, and we’ve seen first-hand the range of benefits pallets have to offer. So, whether you’re planning on getting creative, or are looking for wooden pallets for sale to be used in the distribution of goods – you’ve come to the right place as we give you the lowdown on where best to obtain wooden pallets for your business needs.

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Part-load haulage

What is part-load haulage and how can it improve your business?

Putting your trust in someone to handle your goods and get them from A to B can be a daunting prospect. However, if you want to get the best for your business, reach a wider customer base and save time and money on consignments, considering a part-load haulage company can really help.

Here at John K Philips, we’ve been supporting businesses with haulage, distribution and warehousing for over 40 years – so we understand what it takes to make your business logistics succeed. A huge part of our success has come through offering part-load haulage services to businesses both big and small, and today we are sharing with you the benefits of part-load haulage and why you should consider it for your business.

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health and safety in the warehouse

How warehouse health and safety can benefit your business

Part of our in-house strategy for looking after our customers is looking after ourselves. That’s why at John K Philips we take warehouse health and safety incredibly seriously, offering our entire team regular training in everything they require to get the job done.

For over 40 years we’ve been supplying transport and distribution solutions to businesses both big and small, and it’s largely thanks to our thorough training that we’ve become a go-to distribution company in the North West.

But how do we make warehouse health and safety work for our business?

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Bonded storage

Does your business need a bonded storage?

If your business benefits from strong overseas customer relations, then the chances are you have used bonded storage before. Otherwise known as a customs warehouse, these offer a financially beneficial storage solution to businesses intending to export goods to other countries.

This service offers a multitude of benefits for your business – and at John K Philips, we have years of experience in both distribution and storage to support your logistics operations. Our sites comprise of 250,000 sq. ft of space, equipped with the most up to date system allowing us to track and trace every item that comes through, so you can be rest assured we’re taking care of it.

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Postal tracking services at John K Philips, St Helens

How postal tracking can improve your customer service

Every business should be striving for more effective ways to improve their customer service, so why shouldn’t you? Perhaps your business has grown in size and you need to keep up with demand, or maybe you just want to be a more efficient transport distribution company?

 Whatever the reason may be, here at John K Phillips we understand that even with the most finely tuned products, no business can be successful without a strong distribution strategy. This is why we pride ourselves on our state of the art postal tracking technology to help you, help your customers.

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Three things to consider about warehouse storage for your business

Has your business started to see growth in recent years? Perhaps you are starting to outgrow your own facilities and are now looking for a warehouse that suits your needs. Whatever the reason, choosing a warehouse for your business can seem like a daunting task, and with so many different options out there it can be difficult to know what to look out for.

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