Liza Helps discovers that there is still a north-south divide for the suppliers of logistics property.
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Safety regulations surrounding the design and construction of storage and racking installations have changed. Now, says James Falkner, the client will not be able to appoint a planning supervisor and must take full responsibility for health and safety.
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Lorry and van drivers are using mobile devices more and more to help them do their jobs better, however recent changes in the law are affecting the way they can legally be used. James Falkner reports on the pitfalls.
By January 2008, almost all vans and light trucks using an electronic accelerator will be required to carry a speed limiter.
TomTom has launched a navigation device with a built-in subscriber identity module (SIM) card specifically designed for commercial vehicles.
Paragon Software Systems and Isotrak have come together to produce a complete fleet management package.
On the 27 March, Ofcom, the watchdog for the telecommunication industry, announced new charge controls limiting the amount that mobile network operators (MNO) can charge other telephone companies for connecting calls on their mobile networks, applying in
Automated storage and retrieval systems have had dramatic impacts in reducing picking times and increasing warehouse efficiency for particular operations. However, technology has restricted the application of automated systems.
The spate of takeover and mergers in the third party logistics market have created some huge organisations, emphasising the difference in approach to the market.
