Parcels focus drives growth and profits for Royal Mail
Parcels now account for more than half of Royal Mail’s sales helping it double its pre-tax profit. CEO Moya Greene highlighted the importance of the move to a size-based pricing approach
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Howard Tenens has invested in 42 new vehicles this year, as part of its fleet renewal, in a bid to cut carbon emissions and provide sustainable logistics services to its customers
Online retailers are predicting that 30 November will be the busiest day for sales this Christmas, according to Royal Mail’s latest research
Forbo Flooring UK has awarded Norbert Dentressangle a three-year storage and distribution contract renewal in the UK
Amazon has responded to allegations made in the BBC’s “Panorama” programme on 25th November with a strongly worded statement refuting the charge that it exploits its employees in any way
Plans to build a network alternative fuel stations across Europe have taken a step forward following a vote of support by the European Parliament
Groupon, which made its name with its discount voucher operation, has opened is first logistics centre, in Northern Kentucky. “With its thriving workforce and vibrant community, this is an ideal location for our new site,” said Groupon CEO Eric Lefkofsky
How do you manage supply chain risk? A new study by the Economist Intelligence Unit reveals several different strategies, but even so, many for many organisations it comes down to heavy monitoring of relationships and the judgement of managers
Gist is trialling a fleet of six eco-friendly Frostcruise vehicles, to serve its distribution contracts with both Marks & Spencer and Starbucks, which use technology developed by its parent-company The Linde Group and its UK subsidiary BOC
Morrisons has renewed its national fuel distribution contract with DHL Supply Chain for an additional six years, during which DHL will manage the scheduling and delivery of fuel to the supermarket giant’s UK network
