How do you balance ‘lean’ with ‘green’? Consumers want goods that have been ethically sourced and delivered in an environmentally responsible way – however they are not keen on paying extra for them. So to what degree can the FMCG sector accommodate thes
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Global sourcing is in danger of being perceived as ‘ungreen’. However, it is possible to source from around the world in ways that are both ethical and sustainable, and to economic advantage. But success depends on well thought-out strategies, robust proc
Building a greener supply chain is not easy with conflicting views on carbon offsetting, food miles and biofuels. Technology can help – but so can a radical review of accepted practices.
Watching the transcontinental trucks thunder down the motorway focusses the mind on all that burning diesel. Can’t we use trains more?
There is an oft-reported phenomenon in all developed societies around the world, known as the Urban Myth, which involves somebody knowing somebody who was acquainted to somebody who knew of someone who experienced a dire event…
In this issue we publish our review of the major third party logistics contracts signed over the previous 12 months and, as always, it highlights some significant trends in the market.
Wincanton has claimed market leadership in the two man home delivery market, seven months after taking over Lane Group.
ProLogis is to submit plans for a 700,000 sq ft big shed scheme on the former Rolls Royce site at Filton, Bristol.
Steve Jervis has been appointed operations director of Liverpool based ContainerPort.
Legislation on how to implement green measures, is not clear enough and the result is confusion and misunderstanding, according to a sustainability survey by office and refurbishment fit out specialists Overbury.
