Browsing: Logistics

Frank Appel, chief executive of Deutsche Post DHL, was in London last month to see an 18-tonne hybrid distribution truck – believed to be the first of its kind in the world – and he took the opportunity to highlight the case for improving carbon efficienc

Yodel has made significant savings and reduced accidents over the past year using System Training’s safe and eco-driving techniques – and as a result has collected the Department for Transport-supported Corporate Safety Award at the National Courier Award

The last mile is well recognised as the Achilles heel of online shopping, but Collect+ aims to offer a better option. Chief executive Mark Lewis explains the strategy to Johanna Parsons.

Last month you could have travelled to Hanover to see all the latest in commercial vehicle technology at the huge IAA exhibition – or you could have taken a virtual tour using an iPhone app courtesy of MAN.

The Co-operative Pharmacy now has the capacity to fulfil 160,000 order lines in one shift, following a £16m investment in a new, automated national distribution centre at Meir Park in Stoke-on-Trent, designed and installed by Knapp.

Many companies are now looking to their returns logistics processes to improve their bottom line. How are they approaching this complex issue? And just what benefits can accrue? By Nick Allen

Fast conversion of an order into cash requires a rapid chain of events across a supply chain. Next to cash, information is king, says Nick Allen.

SSI Schaefer has developed extruded containers, which are designed to protect goods from corrosion during transport, shipment and storage under extreme conditions.

Couzens Storage Solutions has completed the installation of six 14.3m high Modula computer-controlled vertical lift storage, picking and retrieval machines at GlaxoSmithKline’s new storage and distribution centre in Harlow, Essex.