Companies that master procurement generate higher savings and have lower costs than with average or low performing companies, according to a study by Accenture.
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Retailers are facing increasing supply chain complexity. With growing competition from online retailers many leading high street players are adopting an integrated multi-channel retail strategy in order to meet the varied demands of the consumer. But such
A majority of companies find it hard to recruit suitable people to management roles in logistics, a survey conducted by Logistics Manager has revealed.
Online fashion retailing is booming, but effective fulfilment is critical to meeting customer expectations of keen prices, fast turn-around times and a high level of service. Dan Meadows looks at how investment in logistics paid off for ASOS, one of the U
MAN has launched new ranges of trucks for distribution and long distance haulage.
Manor Bakeries, which is part of Premier Foods, has renewed its distribution contract with Lloyd Fraser for a further three years, in a deal worth £30 million.
Christian Salvesen has confirmed that it has received approaches from two parties.
Plumbing and builders merchant Wolseley has opened an automated national distribution centre at Leamington Spa.
Freight and shipping specialist Quality Freight (UK) has invested £1 million in buying a Liebherr 150 mobile harbour crane for its operations at Ellesmere Port.
The Port of London Authority has appointed Roy Stanbrook as harbour master for the Lower Thames District which stretches along the Kent and Essex coasts from Crossness to the sea.
