The price of fuel rose 12 per cent in year to 1st July squeezing margins for operators, according to the Freight Transport Association’s Manager’s Guide to Distribution Costs
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The road to globalisation is littered with companies that have been caught out because they have failed to ensure workers in far away factories are treated properly – and paid properly, or that appropriate steps have been taken to protect the environment
The North West Aerospace Alliance, which operates the Aerospace Supply Chain Excellence programme, is expanding with companies coming from as far afield as Newcastle, Sheffield and Leicestershire
The Campbell Soup Company has reported pre-tax restructuring costs of $63 million for the fourth quarter of its financial year as a result of a series of initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce overhead costs across the company
Cullen Packaging, a Scottish box manufacturer, has hired Norbert Dentressangle to distribute its products through the UK
Bellville Rodair International has opened an office in Shenzhen, China as part of its expansion plan, following a 30 per cent increase in turnover during the first quarter
Transmec has opened a new branch at Brasov in Romania
Pallet-Track has re-launched its web site to present details of its services and company news to customers
Sainsbury’s is working with Toyota to trial lithium ion battery technology at one of its largest distribution centres
Nine out of ten transport companies reckon they are doing as well or better than last year, according to Bibby Financial Services
