Western manufacturers now need to know more about managing networks than they do about making things. Outsourcing manufacturing to distant low cost economies may cut unit costs but increased complexity and risk are creating new challenges for the supply
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Committing to a warehouse automation project requires complete confidence in the forward strategy of the company, a full understanding of present and future supply chain requirements, a detailed knowledge of the product profiles being handled and importan
Warehouse IT is fast becoming a complex issue. But integrating the various necessary technologies, in real time, is now critical to best performance. John Lamb
Unipart has adopted lean logistics as a key element in meeting the very different objectives of customers across a broad range of industries. Nick Allen talks ‘lean’ with eight senior executives from the company
Organisations are constantly looking at ways in which to become leaner, greener, and more agile. Employing Lean Principles to streamline a business and support its supply chain is integral to achieving this. Nicky Hartery gives Dell’s perspective on a dir
Welcome to the first edition of Supply Chain Standard, the new name for Logistics Europe.
Taking the right approach to lift truck appraisal and maintenance can have a significant impact on the performance of the fleet. Nick Allen
Research by developer ProLogis and property consultant King Sturge points to a healthy UK market. With the average industrial vacancy rate at 7.4 per cent, who’s got anything to complain about? But the Netherlands remains Europe’s most sought-after locati
Wincanton is proposing to close two of the distribution centres it handles on behalf of Somerfield, following the retailer’s decision to streamline its operations.
LPR is launching a campaign to reduce the number of FMCG pallets that go missing each year.
