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The Finishing Line Partners in £1M AI Innovation Project for UK Logistics

January 17, 2025

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London-based eCommerce Fulfilment warehouse, The Finishing Line, has joined a ground-breaking £1 million project aimed at revolutionizing safety and efficiency in UK ports and warehouses through artificial intelligence

‘Baroness Angela’ officially opens new warehousing facility in Basildon

April 3, 2024

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Baroness Angela Smith of Basildon joined Managing Director Andy Mead and guests of local business The Finishing Line last week to celebrate the company’s move to extensive new premises, reflecting on its strong growth and continued success.

Green Laning: What it is and how it works

February 19, 2024

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Being ‘green’ is now second nature to most of us, and increasingly businesses want their customers to know that they operate sustainably. Ten years ago, ‘green’ was more of a nice to have than a must have, and plenty of so-called ‘green-washing’ went on – namely, activity that made you look good, but didn’t necessarily mean anything.

Calling time on Just In Time

February 12, 2024

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The current drama unfolding in the Red Sea, where ships are being attacked by Houthi rebels, is arguably the latest nail in the coffin for just-In-time supply chains. A series of global and geopolitical events over the last twenty years have each caused serious disruption with disastrous consequences for manufacturers, retailers and for our own industry.

Baroness of Basildon to open The Finishing Line’s new facility

February 8, 2024

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The Finishing Line has moved to extensive new premises on Prologis Park in Basildon. To mark this important milestone, we are holding an official opening event on Thursday 21st March and would be delighted if you were able to join us.

2023: A Review for The Finishing Line

December 20, 2023

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We’ve had a very busy few final months of the year moving into our fantastic new facility – the contract packing side of our business has already settled in seamlessly, and we look forward to the e-commerce operation moving across in the New Year.

The Finishing Line KTP Project wins National Award

October 27, 2023

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We are proud to announce our Head of Commercial & Innovation, Josh Arrowsmith, has won the inaugural Best Management KTP Award in the same week that he was instrumental in our relocation to extensive new premises.

Josh Arrowsmith named finalist in Prestigious KTP Awards 2023

October 11, 2023

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We are proud to report that our Head of Commercial & Innovation Josh Arrowsmith has been announced as a finalist in the Innovate UK KTP Awards 2023 in the brand new category of Best Management KTP Award.

Move to extensive new facility signals new era for The Finishing Line

September 5, 2023

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The Finishing Line is moving to extensive new premises in October 2023, marking a new era for the award-winning contract packing and fulfilment specialist, says Founder and Managing Director, Andy Mead.

How sports teams can score off the pitch with a 3PL partnership

August 2, 2023

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As sports teams and clubs attract global fan bases and merchandise demand soars, the pressure to deliver seamless fulfilment services has intensified alongside the growth of eCommerce.

Amazon Prime Day: 5 Ways To Prepare Your eCommerce Business

July 6, 2023

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Amazon Prime Day is coming and in this article, we explore the key areas eCommerce businesses can optimise their supply chain to prepare increased demand.

The Key Features Every Warehouse Management System Should Have

June 20, 2023

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In this article, we discuss the key features that a fully functional WMS should have and suggest useful questions to ask when evaluating a WMS system or 3PL operation.

What is 4PL and how can Finishing Line help?

May 18, 2023

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Explore how effective supply chain management could benefit your online business when outsourcing 4PL solutions in 2023.

How To Grow Your eCommerce Store’s Average Order Value In 2023

March 31, 2023

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Discover the most effective methods to increase your Average Order Value and boost your eCommerce profits in 2023.

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2023

February 10, 2023

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Finishing Line is proud to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, which invests in the next generation of industry professionals. Read more to discover Dylan's apprenticeship journey.

The Rise of the Health & Wellbeing Testing Kits: A Market Outlook for 2023

February 1, 2023

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Our client, Viva Health Laboratories, is a leading expert in the medical health diagnostic industry, whose sales continue to rise in 2023.

We hope that the articles above have provided valuable insights into how Finishing Line have helped other businesses accomplish their fulfilment needs and requirements.
Want to know more about Finishing Line’s multichannel fulfilment services? Get in touch with us or call +44 (0)1268 498 950.

If you are interested in reading more of our client success stories, visit out Testimonials page to explore several quotes and statements that we have been provided, courtesy of some of our most successful clients; Ipsos Mori, Story House Egmont UK, Condé Nast, and many more.

Additionally, check out our Case Studies page to explore our in-depth articles, detailing our current business partnerships with the University of Essex, and Innovate UK, as well as how we have helped our current clients such as Immediate Media Co meet their business demands, deadlines, and objectives.

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Ollie Kingham

11:53 06 Oct 24

Finishing Line has consistently delivered excellent fulfilment and returns management. Friendly team go above and beyond. Highly recommend!

Thomas Schonenberger

13:36 21 Mar 24

Lovely modern facilities. Efficient processes and automation. Worth a visit.

290agnieszka

21:32 20 Jun 23

"I worked here for 10 years and have very fond memories of this job. Of course, there were good days and bad days 😆, but now everything is fine. I will definitely remember certain people with whom I worked during this time with fondness 😀. Who knows, maybe I will come back here someday - only time will tell."

John Moir

08:35 01 Jun 23

Supply chain and fulfilment experts with outstanding customer service.

Andy Pond

08:06 01 Jun 23

Efficient and friendly.
Excellent!!

jack naylor

13:36 05 Dec 22

Great place to work great people to work with

Matt Allen

14:39 30 Aug 22

Great company to work with! Very professional and always providing a great service!

Terry Rice

13:00 20 May 22

Straight in and out today, very nice 👍

Nigel Mackay

07:54 27 Apr 22

A trusted supplier for many years. The Finishing Line have handled fulfilment and returns management for us and have always done a great job. I could not recommend them more highly. And they are a friendly bunch of people too.

Dean Harris

09:05 26 Apr 22

The Finishing Line Ltd have been a critical support for our business.
Friendly staff that always go above and beyond.
Long may it continue.

Josh A

15:06 25 Apr 22

Finishing Line is a friendly and inclusive place to work! The Managing Director, Andy Mead, cares immensely about his staff and is willing to invest in their futures

Dylan Rowsell

08:46 13 Apr 22

Fantastic workplace providing an amazing service!

Dorica Hogea

17:10 16 Aug 21

Tim murrell 1960ripley421

16:27 24 May 21

Wonderful fantastic especially the bell in the goods inward just so wonderful to ring thank you can't wait to visit again

Zachery Fryer

21:49 05 Dec 20

Timothy Oshea

19:17 19 Oct 19

The HR manager are very welcome indeed and decent place and the manager will explain how they are doing the work for me is OK to tell you the job description and hour rate paid and all what you entitled to