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Armor, the print technology specialist, is using FDB Distribution to enhance its service to UK-based customers by significantly reducing the lead time, with a 4pm cut off to process the last orders, for next-day delivery.

Hospitals have traditionally relied upon nursing and care staff to manage and replenish stocks, an activity that, though important, is not the most effective use of finite nursing resources.

Simon Duddy illustrates how supply chain best practice can be

The recent successful worldwide distribution of the latest Harry Potter book helped TNT Network Logistics win a three-year contract with Macmillan Distribution, which as well as publishing books, also operates a distributor business

Historically, the technical breakthrough in intermodal freight transport came with the invention of the modern container (a steel box of a standard size, measured in 20ft equivalent units known as TEUs) by Malcolm Maclean in the 1960s.

Chloride Motive Power’s new three-tier charging system offers optimal space use and improved health and safety for warehouses and other electric vehicle fleet users. Other battery manufacturers offer a double-deck system of battery chargers, but CM

The new type of ship was dedicated to carry only containers, specifically to take dry and packed products, but not to replace the bulk or oil carriers.

BP is taking delivery of 30 new petroleum semi-trailers from Heil Trailer International, which have a number of features making them among the safest on the road. The new tri-axle, six compartment, 41,400 litre semi-trailers will be used in

For car manufacturers the World is a tough place. The bottom line is, demand no longer outstrips supply. And that puts the customer firmly in the driving seat.

Volvo Insurance Services, in conjunction with specialist fleet insurance group SBP, is launching a brand new Volvo Fleet Insurance Initiative. The insurance program is aimed at both the truck, and bus and coach sectors.