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
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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.
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.
Wincanton was keen to update the legacy warehouse system at Britvic’s national distribution centre in Lutterworth, but instead of overhauling the whole system it consulted Savoye which suggested several upgrades.
Kuehne + Nagel has deployed Autostore by Central Systems & Automation to manage delivery, picking, packing and shipping operations at its automated distribution centre in Veghel.
After moving to a new European distribution centre in Germany, Techtronic Industries chose AEB’s ASSIST4 software to help it manage shipping and exports.
The FTA has released statements that many logistics operators could be operating “on borrowed time” after the fuel duty rises on Friday
John Pearson is the new chief executive officer of DHL Express Europe, after a 24 year career at DHL
German packaging manufacturer Omni-Pac has selected the Widdowson Group, for a three year contract worth more than £1 million to store and distribute egg boxes and fruit trays to food packers around the UK.
