The big success of an otherwise disappointing business year has been the continued growth of online retail. For many, providing a service has simply been a matter of bolting on the facilities. But times are changing and multi-channel is moving to the co
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Outsourcing in the logistics market is in trouble, according to the latest European Supply Chain Director Survey 2009 by Analytiqa which reckons that 13 per cent of those taking part anticipate a decline in outsourced activity over the next five years.
The launch of Tesco Direct in the autumn of 2006 was a key event in the development of multichannel retailing – the UK’s largest supermarket chain moving decisively into the non-food sector with an online offering. The success of the operation won Tesco
Times are changing at Maersk Logistics and Damco, which merged under the Damco brand last month. Chief executive Rolf Habben-Jensen talks to Lucy Tesseras about what lies ahead for the revamped business.
In a first for the e-fulfilment sector, iForce is combining online fulfilment, online returns and retail returns processing for Sainsbury’s non-food goods under one roof. The service, which went live in July, is based at a 250,000 sq ft depot in Corby.
Efficiencies shoot up at Jaguar Land Rover’s inbound operation following DHL’s introduction of new supply chain model
Asda chose Clipper Logistics to handle fulfilment for its Asda/George Direct online business. It has developed a 24/7 service that will process and distribute orders from the Asda/George Direct sites and deliver goods to customers nationwide.
As the nights get longer and the opressive cloud of winter begins to descend, Logistics link North will once again brighten up Doncaster racecourse with an array of innovations to help boost supply chain efficiency. Lucy Tesseras reports.
Dematic is to supply a mechanised logistics system for Tesco’s new 910,000 sq ft distribution centre at Teesport, Middlesbrough. The system, which is scheduled for completion in 2010, will provide the retailer with a pallet storage solution, incorporating
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