Fast conversion of an order into cash requires a rapid chain of events across a supply chain. Next to cash, information is king, says Nick Allen.
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The 20th October promises to be crunch day for many of the government’s transport infrastructure plans.
Many companies are now looking to their returns logistics processes to improve their bottom line. How are they approaching this complex issue? And just what benefits can accrue? By Nick Allen
DHL’s Volvo hybrid is powered by an electric motor and a diesel engine, which can be used separately or together, to reduce fuel consumption by up to 15 per cent, as well as lower emissions and noise levels.
Frank Appel, chief executive of Deutsche Post DHL, was in London last month to see an 18-tonne hybrid distribution truck – believed to be the first of its kind in the world – and he took the opportunity to highlight the case for improving carbon efficienc
The last mile is well recognised as the Achilles heel of online shopping, but Collect+ aims to offer a better option. Chief executive Mark Lewis explains the strategy to Johanna Parsons.
The Co-operative Pharmacy now has the capacity to fulfil 160,000 order lines in one shift, following a £16m investment in a new, automated national distribution centre at Meir Park in Stoke-on-Trent, designed and installed by Knapp.
Couzens Storage Solutions has completed the installation of six 14.3m high Modula computer-controlled vertical lift storage, picking and retrieval machines at GlaxoSmithKline’s new storage and distribution centre in Harlow, Essex.
Wincanton was keen to update the legacy warehouse system at Britvic’s national distribution centre in Lutterworth, but instead of overhauling the whole system it consulted Savoye which suggested several upgrades.
Kuehne + Nagel has deployed Autostore by Central Systems & Automation to manage delivery, picking, packing and shipping operations at its automated distribution centre in Veghel.
