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There is a lack of appreciation about just how influential the logistics sector is to the UK economy – a damning statement, but when it comes from someone as high-ranking and industry-renowned as NYK Logistics’ UK chief executive Ian Veitch

Instead of stand-alone programs, software is accessed over the internet often by a web browser and the data is held on a remote server. It sounds absurdly simple, but not only is the number of applications growing, the sophistication of the applications i

This time last year 3PLs were struggling with the problems of growth: this year, of course, the market is very different. The motor industry has been hit hard and volumes are well down, but the big supermarkets have held up surprisingly well. The challeng

Don’t believe everything you read – an adage normally reserved for the susceptible readers of red tops and celebrity rags, but the same advice, it seems, should also be adhered to by truck drivers if they want to avoid (quite literally) being led up the g

RFID can play a big role in working the assests harder. Still, it remains the most talked about and least implemented of all auto-IDtechnologies. But new developments suggest that the RFID’s full potential is yet to be seen. Jessica Davies explains why

We might be in the midst of a recession, but it seems now is the ideal time to invest in warehouse automation and prepare for when the market recovers. LUCY TESSERAS reports.

Logistics Link Live is on course to host the industry’s hottest innovations with exhibitors lining up to offer top tips on how to slash logistics costs and boost efficiencies.

Innovation is the key as forklift truck manufacturers look to support customers in new economic circumstances. MALORY DAVIES reports on some of the initiatives now being adopted.