Snow disruption and distribution channels

The snow has brought great disruption to the lives of millions.  But what of the businesses whose job it is to distribute goods around the UK?  What happens when a distribution business can’t distribute?

This short video from the BBC highlights the operational headaches being faced by distribution businesses as they get to grips with the winter weather disruption.

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