With the WEEE directive finally coming into force, the problem of managing returns has moved right up the agenda for many companies. Chris Rowat looks at the issues involved.
Browsing: Logistics
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
Companies that master procurement generate higher savings and have lower costs than with average or low performing companies, according to a study by Accenture.
Retail is changing fast. Multi-channel retailing is the name of the game for leading high street brands, but a strategic mix of online and physical stores is far from simple to manage, as the world”s second largest computer maker is finding out.
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.
