Browsing: Analysis

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 s

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.

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.

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.

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, r

Despite rumours to the contrary there are some excellent opportunities along the southern halves of the A1 and M1 motorway corridors. Liza Helps investigates.

Could this be the last chance for rail freight in the UK? Liza Helps investigates.

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.

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.