Browsing: Logistics & Supply Chain

Creating value in the supply chain has a close relationship with cutting out waste – and one of the best ways of removing waste from the supply chain is to automate repetitive processes that add little value.

The purchasing and procurement arm of home improvement company Weldom is to roll out several software packages from Manhattan Associates across its entire supply network.

Thierry’s Wine Services, the wine importers has chosen Wincanton to handle its warehousing and distribution for the UK and Ireland.

UPS has bought its first vehicles using hydraulic hybrid technology which stores energy by compressing hydraulic fluid under pressure in a large chamber.

Paragon has launched the “Carbon Minimiser” which will be added to its routeing and scheduling optimisation software with the aim of enabling users to reduce the carbon and fuel content of their planned schedules.