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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.

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

Retailer giant Metro Group is expanding its RFID programme into China and India in a bid to create real-time, end-to-end supply chain visibility.

The current recession has seen massive destocking by retailers – it this the new norm or will the shelves fill up again come the upturn?