Parcelhub puts a FullStop to Inefficient Catalogue Distribution

A flexible solution to bulk mailings from the UK’s leading print fulfilment provider Parcelhub, part of the Whistl group, has helped multi-channel retailer Herts Fullstop distribute its catalogues more effectively, saving time and money.

The education specialist, part of Hertfordshire County Council, provides educational products to a broad customer base across the southeast of England.
Four different geographical versions of the catalogue totalling over 16,000 units must be sent to schools, colleges, childminders and other institutions with a very tight turnaround.

Glenn Facey, Head of Sales and Purchasing at Herts FullStop, explained: “Each school or other institution is sent a defined number of catalogues. There are different versions for different geographical locations. Every customer must receive the number of catalogues they need at the right time to fit around holiday periods and for the correct part of the country.”
“The catalogue distribution is our initial point of contact with our customers, so we must get it right.”

To meet the exact needs of Herts FullStop, Parcelhub has developed a bespoke distribution solution. Each print run is delivered directly to Parcelhub’s warehouse, where they are sorted, counted and repacked, ready to be sent to customers. The service has enough flexibility to allow dates and quantities to change without compromising the final result. Parcelhub prides itself on this ability to react fast to the changing requirements of its clients.

Mark Rosenberg, Managing Director at Parcelhub, said, “We have a wealth of experience working with businesses to meet their distribution needs. We understand that things can shift and alter with very little notice. Because of how we operate and the processes we have in place, we can react to these changes swiftly, often with little or no impact on the delivery schedule.
 “We know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient distribution partner. After all, without a catalogue, customers cannot order, which directly impacts our clients’ bottom line.”