Browsing: Logistics & Supply Chain

What are the true costs of global sourcing? Research conducted by Cranfield’s Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management for the UK Department of Transport highlights the significant risks and environmental impact of sourcing from distant low-cost

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

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?

Scottish haulier Maxi Haulage has taken a further 24 tri-axle box van trailers from GE’s TIP Trailer Services following the success of an original order for 34 similar specification trailers just two years ago.

The Freight Transport Association has called on the government to make a decision on improvements to the A303 near Stonehenge.

Innovate Logistics plans to re-locate the Alcester depot to Aston – a newer larger site in Birmingham, offering its customers a wider range of services including cold storage, chilled storage, case picking and cross dock distribution on a much larger scal