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Dragons' Den haulier JPM Eco Logistics has been transporting a life-size herd of topiary elephants around the UK and Ireland for The Survival Tour, which is raising awareness about real elephants made homeless by the destruction of their habitat. The...
Published: 01 September 2008
Carole woodhead
It's roots might be in a traditional business sector but Parcelnet has found success with an innovative approach to home deliveries. Managing director Carole Woodhead explains her strategy to Malory Davies....
Published: 01 September 2008
Dealing and wheeling
The past year has seen some massive deals - and one or two unusual ones. Jessica Davies reports on another busy year in the third party logistics sector....
Published: 01 September 2008
Fast forward to globalisation
Stiff competition from international logistics companies and more demanding market conditions are driving change in the business of freight forwarding. JESSICA DAVIES reports on how this is having an impact on recruitment and training....
Published: 01 September 2008
It's a long, long road
Liza Helps looks at the opportunities available along the M6 corridor for the savvy occupier. ...
Published: 01 September 2008
Last chance saloon
Could this be the last chance for rail freight in the UK? Liza Helps investigates....
Published: 01 September 2008
Rack 'em up
Rapidly changing supply chain strategies are having their impact on how companies plan their storage requirements. With demands for higher throughputs at the same time as higher capacities, the pressures have never been greater to get the racking right,...
Published: 01 September 2008
Reaping the ROI
While some sectors of the economy have wobbled in recent months, there is still an air of confidence in the European automation market with strong performances and healthy order books....
Published: 01 September 2008
Southern comfort
Despite rumours to the contrary there are some excellent opportunities along the southern halves of the A1 and M1 motorway corridors. Liza Helps investigates. ...
Published: 01 September 2008
Top tips to be tip top
With the virtual half of speculative development there is strong evidence that D&B may soon be the norm. Liza Helps gets a crash course in DIY project management....
Published: 01 September 2008
Time to get real on environmentally friendly supply chains
One of the conundrums for supply chain professionals is how to make operations more environmentally friendly at the same time as maintaining growth
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Published: 19 August 2008
Profile: Graham inglis
The agenda is changing for third party logistics providers as customers increasingly look for more collaborative and sustainable operations. Graham Inglis explains how DHL is moving to meet these requirements to Malory Davies....
Published: 18 August 2008
A tale of two motorways
Although both motorways cut across the country in a similar area that is all they have in common. Liza Helps investigates....
Published: 01 August 2008
Behind the Shed
Here at Logistics Manager we were delighted to sponsor a yacht at the Kuehne + Nagel Cup in the Solent in June, especially as we won the regatta with our head of sponsorship Rhiannon Spurgeon at the helm. ...
Published: 01 August 2008
Can't get no satisfaction…
A plethora of deals has left the M25 region with little to offer occupiers. Liza Helps takes a closer look....
Published: 01 August 2008
Fourth gen from Jungheinrich
Jungheinrich has introduced fourth generation AC technology across its electric counterbalance range. The company says this has given its trucks improved efficiency and reduced energy consumption. Craig Johnson, marketing manager, Jungheinrich, says:...
Published: 01 August 2008
Great expectations
With growth in the UK econom slowing down, companies are go ing to expect more from their supply chain managers. Jessica Davies reports on the changing demands on logisticians....
Published: 01 August 2008
Heavy loads from Nissan
Nissan has introduced its latest IC engine-powered GX series for heavy loads. The truck is available in TB45 LPG and TD42 diesel engines and is available in 3.5 up to 5.0 tonne capacities all at 600mm load centre....
Published: 01 August 2008
Heavyweight from Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi's latest eight to 16 tonne counterbalance range uses a combination of common rail technology and an electronically controlled fuel injection system, a turbo charger, an intercooler, exhaust gas recirculation and a positive crank case...
Published: 01 August 2008
Little house on the dock
Loading houses, or dock pods, are increasingly finding favour - most commonly in temperature controlled buildings or where internal floor space is at a premium. Loading bay specialist sara says the benefits are that the construction can be produced to...
Published: 01 August 2008
