So the trend to use 3PL is certainly growing in the UK and is allowing companies to stick to their core competencies and competitive differentiation, while leaving the logistics specialists to focus on what they do best. But no matter how effective a 3PL’
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APC Overnight has moved to a new hub at Essington, near Cannock, to accommodate its rapid expansion. It is the fourth time that the parcels company has moved to larger premises in nine years.
A report by Scottish Food & Drink claims that more than 50% of Scottish suppliers “have little or no knowledge” of factory gate pricing (FGP). Where the suppliers are based is irrelevant as the same ignorance must be experienced elsewhere in the UK. Howev
Goole-based lawn care products manufacturer The Scotts Company (UK) has opted to use a TF-150 label print and apply system supplied by Industrial Labelling Systems. The Scotts Company needed a stand alone front of pack, print and apply labeller after for
Microsoft Business Solutions partners Aston Business Solutions, Columbus IT Partner, and eBECS have signed am agreement with Esselte, the global office supplies manufacture, to implement Microsoft Business Solutions – Axapta (Microsoft Axapta) across fo
In a hotel meeting room in Amsterdam the ProLogis European project management group are holding their quarterly meeting. The group currently has 14 members, representing seven different nationalities, and their skills range from architect, civil and mecha
More than half of Scottish suppliers have little or no knowledge of factory gate pricing (FGP) which could leave many of them at a severe disadvantage unless they take steps now to address the situation, a new report by Scottish Food & Drink reveals.
Two new Mitsubishi counterbalance forklift trucks – a 2.5 tonne LP gas FG25K and an FBK RT 1.5 tonne three-wheel electric model – are contributing to the materials handling needs of the Morgan Motor Company. The vehicles, which replace two outdated forkli
SSI Schaefer has added free-standing cantilever shelving systems to its range of handling and storage equipment. The R3000 free-standing racks, designed for the storage of high turnover items, comprise support uprights, tie bars, cross braces and cantilev
Parkfield Projects has finished a £2M design and build project to provide a new chilled distribution centre for Corby Chilled Distribution (CCD) at Newark, Nottinghamshire.
