1. Purpose
To explain where clients can find important operational updates that may affect their fulfilment services.
2. Scope
Applies to all Scale 3PL clients using warehousing, fulfilment, and shipping services.
3. Responsibilities
Client
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monitor operational updates published by Scale 3PL
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review announcements that may affect shipping, pricing, or compliance requirements.
Scale 3PL
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publish operational updates
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communicate changes that may impact client operations.
4. Procedure Steps
1. Location of Operational Updates
Important operational announcements are published on the Scale 3PL blog.
Clients can access these updates here:
https://www.scale3pl.co.uk/blog
The blog acts as the central location for service announcements.
2. Types of Updates Published
Operational updates may include:
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courier price changes
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regulatory or customs changes
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pricing adjustments
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new shipping requirements
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operational policy updates.
3. Example Updates
Examples of updates published on the blog include:
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courier rate changes such as Evri shipping increases
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new postal code requirements for shipments to Ireland
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operational cost changes due to wage and premises cost increases .
These updates help clients prepare for changes affecting fulfilment operations.
4. Client Action
Clients should review updates regularly to ensure they:
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remain compliant with shipping requirements
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understand any service changes
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prepare for pricing or operational adjustments.
5. Additional Controls
Where necessary, Scale 3PL may also notify clients directly by email regarding significant operational changes.
6. Related Articles
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Courier Claims Process
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International Shipping and Duties
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Order Cut-Off Times
7. Version Control
Version | Date | Author | Change
1.0 | 06 March 2026 | Nick Coleman | Initial version
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