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Another key piece in the logistics jigsaw is storage. Primarily, keeping as much stock in 
your location as possible can help to keep order fulfilment time down. The challenge 
here for small businesses is one of capacity. Small businesses often rely on a small 
stockroom or even space on a residential property to store items ready for shipping. 

Since deliveries increase as a business grows, you could look to expand your storage 
capacity by using a network of warehouses located around the country, which can help 
reduce delivery time and free up space on-site for other uses. Alternatively, you could 
look for a logistics partner that has a nationwide footprint with storage space to support a 
‘just in time’ delivery model, all from the one supplier.  

4. Managing logistics effectively 
Some growing SMEs with a large budget have the luxury of being able to employ a 
logistics specialist to ensure deliveries are running smoothly — but what about those that 
are just starting up, or prefer to limit their workforce? 

One solution is a CitySprint business account. You’ll receive preferential business rates 
and your single account will give you access to a complete same day, UK overnight and