Tuesday - 13 May 2008

Wincanton bids for TDG

WincantonWincanton has confirmed that it approached the board of TDG on 14 April with an indicative cash offer for TDG at a value of 281.25 pence per ordinary share.


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Volac signs storage and distribution deal with Bibby
Volac has signed a deal with Bibby Distribution for the distribution and warehousing of its animal feeds and supplements business....

Brand Stand appoints Boughey Oloves contract
Brand Stand, the European food and drink company, has signed a one-year deal with Boughey Distributions to handle the UK storage and distribution of its Oloves natural olive snacks....

DHL trials new eco vehicles
DHL Exel Supply Chain is offering retailers within its UK Fast Fashion Network the opportunity to trial its latest electric vehicle, a specially fitted nine tonne Smith Newton truck....

Pure signs deal with NYK
Pure Digital has appointed NYK Logistics for an undisclosed sum under a three-year contract to handle the UK distribution of its range of DAB radios, ahead of plans to grow the business....

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Features

A new breed of manager in logistics
What is an environmental manager doing in logistics? Martin Johnson, who has just become Kuehne + Nagel's first national environment manager, explains to Jessica Davies....

Time to talk tags
After all the promises and false dawns, RFID is here for real. But deciding on the right strategy for your business is not straightforward. Malory Davies looks at how industry leaders are approaching the issue....

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Case Studies

TNT picks DLoG for tug terminals
Express operator TNT has introduced a system using DLoG vehicle mounted terminals on its tugs to manage the movement trailers at its parcel hubs....

How to build a better trailer
Don-Bur's revolutionary Teardrop semi-trailer has produced remarkable results for Marks & Spencer. But, asks Malory Davies, does it herald a new era in trailer design?... Registered user content

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Viewpoint

Come to a supply chain forum: Mick Jackson
When Skills for Logistics commissioned widespread research to find the issues of concern regarding training for the logistics sector, the two demands that kept being made were for training and qualifications to be relevant and consistent around the UK....

Ten ways to go greener
Allen Scott, UK managing director of Manhattan Associates, sets out his top ten ways to make supply chain operations more environmentally friendly...

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