Browsing: Logistics

The trend to globalisation shows no signs of weakening. The purpose of this round table debate was to explore some of the many challenges that global sourcing is throwing up for supply chain operations and for the wider business. By Sam Tulip

Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council has unveiled its new “Experience Counts” project, which involves the design and delivery of short customer care learning packages in both print and electronic formats.

Ascroft Transport has taken delivery of two FH-520 Tractor Units specified with a range of home comforts any driver would appreciate.

Once again the UK grocery sector has been referred to the Competition Commission, much to the open applause of the independent convenience stores. But should the consumer be smiling at this news?

More and more operations include an element of reverse logistics despite the fact that the Eurocrats are still struggling to reach agreement of the final date and shape of the directive of waste electrical goods.

Norbert Dentressangle Logistics has secured a five-year renewal to manage Ikea’s Doncaster distribution centre.

GAC Shanghai has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 certification in quality management system for its logistics and shipping operations.

There are clever technical solutions for every supply chain activity – so why does everyone use spreadsheets? By Penelope Ody