THE local, family-owned distribution and warehousing provider PC Howard Ltd is also a founder member of the largest Pan European pallet network, Palletways, retaining its family values and commitment to the highest level of customer service and combining that with an efficient services at home and abroad.
As part of the Palletways network the process for booking a pallet for collection from or delivery to Europe is the same as within the UK. With 13 European hubs in the UK, Germany,France, Italy ,Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Eire, Austria, Luxembourg and Poland and more than 350 local members, moving freight around Europe couldn’t be easier. The beauty of the service is that it also taps into the local knowledge of the partner handling the freight in the country where the goods are being delivered.
PC Howard has seen the business evolve and push the boundaries to find ways of applying cutting edge technology to the business whilst providing a competitive edge and added value for its customers. The implementation of innovative new technologies has seen Palletways win awards within the industry sector providing independent recognition of their achievements.
The digital information hub provides extensive operational and customer data in real time to improve processes, communication, traffic planning and vehicle utilization, while the company’s online pallet track and trace system is the most advanced within its sector, enabling the current status of every pallet in the UK and Europe, to be identified without the need for a phone call. Visibility and transparency are key showing the location, estimated times of arrival and proof of delivery in real time offering solutions to both the network members and the end customer.
The Palletways Archway Scanner (PASS) uses a network of scanners and HD cameras to scan and photograph every vehicle and each individual pallet through every pallet sortation centre at the national hub. PASS is linked to the vehicle management system and provides full visibility of all vehicles and the location and physical condition of each pallet. PASS is fully integrated with the Digital Information Hub providing instant visual access to information through any internet enabled device.
To find out more about the services available from PC Howard call 01780 444444 or visit the website www.pchoward.com