Running a distribution network of this size efficiently demands a heavy reliance on technology. Each publication has an EAN code and a two digit supplement code that holds important information on the publication issue and needs to be captured on arrival.
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Neil Fawcett, Eddie Stobart’s divisional director believes flexibility and responsiveness are the keys to their approach and recent growth.
To rectify this situation Moy Park went looking for a supplier to provide lift trucks that could cope with the extra demands.
Anthony Mitchell describes some recent trends in healthcare logistics and offers support in the ongoing battle against counterfeit medicines
What competencies and skills are most useful for ‘enlightened’ management of the supply chain? Our round table looked for best practice in developing the right skill set. By Chris Lewis
Bibby uses Optrak to drive the decision making and challenge the customer to think differently about what they are doing.
ESPO uses the aggregate buying volumes of its customers to maximise procurement savings for them.
What are the key factors driving growth in outsourced supply chain management? John Pattullo gives some pointers to where the sector is heading.
When Swiss-based transport company Kuehne & Nagel acquired ACR Logistics, its obvious aim was to expand its global network further into the logistically fashionable Eastern Europe and Asia.
Born out of the old NHS Supplies organisation, NHS Logistics is tasked with supplying a huge range of products to hospitals around the country.
