Browsing: Logistics

Lift truck makers are having to get creative with their service offerings in order to win business, but innovation in design still has a big part to play. By Nick Allen

A significant investment into a sophisticated automated national distribution centre for Unilever UK Foods has upped the productivity stakes for the company’s customer service offering. Now both customers and margins can be well served. By Nick Allen

In a rapidly changing world, professional bodies face considerable challenges. The need to remain relevant to the needs of individuals and companies – how to address developments in logistics practice, how to keep abreast of technical change, and, not lea

John Lewis, director general of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, says he is “cautiously optimistic” after a meeting with Transport for London

Is the European Commission’s latest plan for the logistics industry anything more than a thinly veiled attempt to push lorries off the road? Malory Davies reads the runes.

Three prominent firms have recently overhauled their planning systems and are reaping the benefits. IKEA has improved forecast accuracy by between 25 and 80 per cent by using a single database and plan. By John Lamb

DTS Clipper, has won a short-term contract with retail brand George, to distribute the Back to School ranges in Asda stores, George High Street and Asda Living stores.