Parseq brings in industry veteran Chris Peet to bolster company's logistics and fulfilment capabilities

UK managed service provider, Parseq, has appointed Chris Peet to lead its warehouse and fulfilment operations.

Peet, who joined Parseq from Contract Furniture Group, previously managed warehouse operations for e-commerce automation startup Selazar.

Parseq, which provides back office support to a global client base that includes manufacturers and SMEs, recently announced that it had repurposed almost 750,000 cubic feet of space at its South Yorkshire HQ to meet demand for logistics and fulfilment services from e-commerce companies. 

The company has automated large parts of its fulfilment processes to minimise clients’ costs and integrated its warehouse management system with more than 60 e-commerce platforms to automatically trigger shipping requests within seconds of receiving an order.

Craig Naylor-Smith, CEO at Parseq, comments: “Chris brings a wealth of specialist knowledge and contacts around logistics, fulfilment, and the automation of e-commerce operations to Parseq. With our technology and process innovation expertise, this strategic hire positions us well to meet growing demand from e-commerce companies for fast, flexible and low-cost warehousing and fulfilment support.”

Peet says: “Parseq is already proving to be a compelling proposition for growing e-commerce companies, who can now rapidly service any number of orders with ease, without having to expand themselves or sign up to complex and restrictive contracts that are common with major fulfilment providers. I’m excited about the opportunity to help build a sizable warehouse and fulfilment business here.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

E-commerce will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which will open for entries in March, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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