Features
Comprehensive, lively and informative coverage across all areas of the supply chainA time to skill
Training is an integral part of any skills-led job, so why do some companies still not give it the emphasis it needs? Lucy Tesseras reports...
Published: 03 October 2008
Are you being served?
With logistics offering relatively low margins, investment in software can be difficult. Now that the economy is less stable than it has been in recent years, there's a need for new solutions and software-as-a-service is an attractive alternative....
Published: 03 October 2008
Brad brennan
You know the situation - your assembly line is about to come to a grinding halt because essential parts are stuck on a truck in some obscure bit of eastern Europe and you could be facing costs of half a million pounds an hour. That's when you need...
Published: 03 October 2008
Get a welly on...
Space is being snapped up in the East Midlands. Liza Helps, checks out what is left on offer......
Published: 03 October 2008
Jet propelled logistics
Dramatic advances in technology are changing the way in which companies do logistics but perhaps the least appreciated is printer technology. Improvements in mobility, connectivity and user friendliness are opening up new opportunities in the supply...
Published: 03 October 2008
Not over 'til the fat lady sings…
The battlle to secure planning for big sheds in the South continues... Liza Helps reports on the latest moves...
Published: 03 October 2008
On the road to nowhere
Despite rumours to the contrary occupiers could find that securing space in Greater Manchester is harder than they think. Liza Helps investigates....
Published: 03 October 2008
Show time for doncaster
The North's top logistics show is moving into a £34 million state-of-the-art exhibition hall at Doncaster to provide the ideal showcase for exhibiting the latest products in the industry....
Published: 03 October 2008
Time for a National Skills Academy: Mick Jackson
The government is keen to introduce National Skills Academies across the English skills landscape. The initiative was introduced in 2006 and around 12 have been approved to date in three tranches covering sectors as widespread as construction, financial...
Published: 03 October 2008
Behind the shed
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
