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Last month, Mars announced that its king-size Mars and Snickers chocolate bars will be cut down to size in 2005 in response to growing pressure about portion distortion and rising levels of obesity. It seems that confectionery manufacturers update their p

Amway, a global manufacturing, marketing and sales organisation, is arguably the ideal model for a franchise business, with some three million independent business owners (IBOs) worldwide, including the UK, selling a wide range of goods – predominantly

Following a switch to a trio of gas-powered Clark CMP15 forklift trucks in March 2002, Just Trays of Leeds has enjoyed 100% reliability – despite the trucks operating 20-hour days, seven days a week.

The ability to meet the wide range of customer requirements that typify the automation and control and electrical distribution industry – from push buttons to panel boards and enclosures – is at the heart of the success enjoyed by Schneider Electric.

A faster, more efficient order picking routines are now being realised by Hi-Tec Sports UK following a major reorganisation of existing material flow procedures at its Southend warehousing and distribution complex.

To overcome the complexities of globalisation, integrated IT solutions are key to maintaining consistency and visibility. Martin Neil highlights the benefits of globally integrated IT services and solutions for supply chain management.

There are currently 480 members operating more than 6,000 stores that make up the Nisa retail business. Among them are Budgens, Costcutter and Jacksons. The rapidly expanding Nisa-Today’s group runs a central distribution service (CDS) for member stores,

Laddaw, one of the largest automotive glass wholesalers and distributors in the UK, has installed Linpac Storage Systems racking to solve a storage challenge at a 12,000sq m warehouse and distribution centre to house windscreens, bodyglass

Debenhams is not “Britain’s favourite department store” by accident. It is a demanding client with a clear view of what it wants from a supply chain that has the job of underpinning the company’s intention to open 50 new stores over the next ten years. It