UK and European customers using supply chains that rely solely on overseas warehousing should be very wary of significant challenges, warns Anglia Components.
Shipping parts around the world always increases carbon footprint.
Anglia ships from its UK distribution centre in Wisbech, enabling fast delivery to customers across the UK and continental Europe. This localised distribution approach also reduces environmental impact, with shipments generating seven times less CO2 than goods transported from the US.
The current geopolitical instabilities and trade wars have massively impacted supply chains. Bowman: “The supply chain can be fragile and putting all ‘one’s eggs in one basket’ – both from the manufacturer and customer’s perspectives – is dangerous.”
By contrast, Anglia’s approach is to stock in depth. Orders can be placed to mitigate against price changes caused by tariffs or currency fluctuations. Having a UK distribution and logistics centre, gives Anglia an edge unlike many of our competitors, it also addresses the sustainability question and ensures that goods are available on a rapid one- or two-day delivery service. For EU customers, parts are shipped by FedEx, Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Invoicing is available in multiple currencies, and orders that are placed up to 5.00pm (CET) Monday to Thursday are despatched same day. There is no minimum order value and DDP delivery is free for orders over €50/$60.
Also, Anglia has recently launched a loyalty scheme which offers Anglia Live customers 90 day credit terms and rewards worth up to £2,500. Adds Bowman: “We are big enough to offer the best logistics practices, but not so corporate that we forget about true customer service and what UK and EU customers really need.”
