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Explore the driving factors behind logistics demand in the Sheffield City Region. Discover the region's key assets, economic strengths, and growing e-commerce industry. Learn about the implications for supply chains and future trends in logistics.
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Trains , Planes , LorriesGareth MorganBusiness Development Manager .
Sheffield City Region – Northern Powerhouse • 1.9 m people in the region • 52,000businesses • Manufacturing premium • £30bn economy • Multimodal transport • Key assets Skilled workforce AMP AMRC AWBRC 2 Universities Olympic Legacy Park Doncaster/Sheffield Airport
SCR capabilities • Retail • E- Commerce • Logistics • Customer service centres • Training and skills
M18 Junc 3 - New Link Road and Improvements to White Rose Way
What Drives Demand for Logistics? Source: Prologis
E-Commerce • E- Commerce growth continues • 2014 12.9% of retail sales • 2018 15.5% of retail sales • Source: Javelin Group and Verdict • But growth is not even! • Massive implications
E Commerce Retail sectors Source: Javelin Group and Verdict
Business Development Manager • Select from a list of options Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership Returns • Returns rate of 33% • Electrical 10% but clothing 40% • Clothing typical order is for 3 garments • 2 are returns • How and where handle? • How quickly can you get the item back available for sale?
What does this mean for Supply Chains? • Retail and e-commerce DC integration • Single view of stock • More delivery choice – home/office//Click and Collect etc • Speed of delivery Amazon order by 11am collect after 4pm • Improve scheduling • Anticipatory logistics
Retailers less stores, less lines Warehouses with no pickers Vehicles with no drivers Drones 3D printing – stop moving goods! High Streets for leisure and services Crystal Ball – the future
Warehouses? Data centres? 3D Printing – stop moving goods Smart Fridges High street for leisure and services Convenience logistics Crystal Ball Glazing – the future
Political, Social , Environmental • Boris Johnson considers rush-hour lorry ban to save London cyclists • Driving restrictions for heavy vehicles on weekends and public holidays across Europe • EC transport white paper 2011 – 50% of long distance freight shift to rail and inland navigation
Political, Social , Environmental • Emission standards for rail, air and ships • Grey Power Logistics • Fair Logistics • Near shoring
Any questions? Gareth Morgan Gareth@scrinvest.com 0114 254 1313