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Out now: Logistics Manager May issue

Published: 27 February 2013  08:59 AM
Industry Channel: Transport & Distribution 



In the May 2013 issue:

Cover Story: Life saving logistics:
There is no value in a response to a humanitarian crisis that comes too late. But getting aid to the people who need it can often the most difficult part. However, there is a growing recognition of the importance of logistics.

Food logistics: Faster food
Food is a basic requirement for life. We all consume it, every day. But as well as being ubiquitous, in terms of how it gets to where its needed in time and in condition, “food” is arguably the most diverse and demanding category of all.

Port centric logistics: Mother of all ports
A Superport is in the process of being created on Merseyside. But can it really work?

Professional development
Mick Jackson on co-operating with China on logistics training and skills.

London & M25 East: Online drivers 
The pressure is on to find delivery depots for online shopping. But shortage of space means looking at design and build.

Manufacturing logistics: The vital element
A shift to assembly work has transformed manufacturing, and automation is now reckoned to be critical to fast replenishment of components for assembly.

South West & Wales: Big deals
The supply of Grade A space has been falling but home delivery growth is opening the way for new investment.

Forklift innovations: Faster, higher, safer
The forklift truck market has seen a host of new launches to meet the demand for trucks that reach higher, travel faster and are more environmentally friendly.

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LM-Sheds: The distribution centre directory

The 2013 edition of LM-Sheds is now available for the iPad.

It provides details of some 350 sites in the UK and reflects the changes that have been taking place in the market for logistics warehousing.

In addition to providing details of the available sites, the iPad edition also provides direct links to property web sites and agent emails.

 

Now there are more ways to get Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager is available through the iPad Newsstand. If you have the LM app you can go to 'My Editions' and you will see the latest edition ready to be downloaded.

To download the app from the Apple store, please click here

And you can subscribe to the hard copy by clicking here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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