Becoming head of the industry’s largest representative organisation is a significant challenge but Theo de Pencier has ambitious plans. He talks to Malory Davies.
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When it is not hauling freight around the rail network, EWS takes on the rather more glamorous role of running the Royal Train.
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
This issue of Logistics Manager includes an article on vocational training that throws up some shocking statistics, none more so than the fact that on average French workers are 20 per cent more productive than their British counterparts. Oh, the humil
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
Wincanton has chosen Onsite Partnership to deliver and manage the permanent workforce recruitment phase of a new distribution centre start up.
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.
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.
Fashion retailers have learned to be more responsive to customer demand and changes in market conditions by deploying technology that enables faster decisions to be taken in the chain. Many international retailers are now switching stock between different
Companies that master procurement generate higher savings and have lower costs than with average or low performing companies, according to a study by Accenture.
