Browsing: Logistics & Supply Chain

Three prominent firms have recently overhauled their planning systems and are reaping the benefits. IKEA has improved forecast accuracy by between 25 and 80 per cent by using a single database and plan. By John Lamb

John Lewis, director general of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, says he is “cautiously optimistic” after a meeting with Transport for London

Once again the UK grocery sector has been referred to the Competition Commission, much to the open applause of the independent convenience stores. But should the consumer be smiling at this news?

Buoyant times lie ahead for sea freight operations, says Chris Fahy. For many years regarded as a largely commoditised activity, concerned only with port-toport operations, sea freight is, at last, winning recognition for the crucial role it has to play i

‘I want the best answer quickly,’ says the strategy manager, global supply chain at tobacco giant BAT

DTS Clipper, has won a short-term contract with retail brand George, to distribute the Back to School ranges in Asda stores, George High Street and Asda Living stores.

Is the European Commission’s latest plan for the logistics industry anything more than a thinly veiled attempt to push lorries off the road? Malory Davies reads the runes.