Last month you could have travelled to Hanover to see all the latest in commercial vehicle technology at the huge IAA exhibition – or you could have taken a virtual tour using an iPhone app courtesy of MAN.
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SSI Schaefer has developed extruded containers, which are designed to protect goods from corrosion during transport, shipment and storage under extreme conditions.
Research in IT retail priorities suggest that many supply chain systems are due for an upgrade – and vendors are eager for sales.
The 20th October promises to be crunch day for many of the government’s transport infrastructure plans.
Fast conversion of an order into cash requires a rapid chain of events across a supply chain. Next to cash, information is king, says Nick Allen.
DHL’s Volvo hybrid is powered by an electric motor and a diesel engine, which can be used separately or together, to reduce fuel consumption by up to 15 per cent, as well as lower emissions and noise levels.
Many companies are now looking to their returns logistics processes to improve their bottom line. How are they approaching this complex issue? And just what benefits can accrue? By Nick Allen
Frank Appel, chief executive of Deutsche Post DHL, was in London last month to see an 18-tonne hybrid distribution truck – believed to be the first of its kind in the world – and he took the opportunity to highlight the case for improving carbon efficienc
The last mile is well recognised as the Achilles heel of online shopping, but Collect+ aims to offer a better option. Chief executive Mark Lewis explains the strategy to Johanna Parsons.
Chain Reaction Cycles initially commissioned Dematic to supply a voice picking and packing system after seeing a demonstration at Logistics Link North – however the project subsequently developed into something much more.
