With the WEEE directive finally coming into force, the problem of managing returns has moved right up the agenda for many companies. Chris Rowat looks at the issues involved.
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Retailers are facing increasing supply chain complexity. With growing competition from online retailers many leading high street players are adopting an integrated multi-channel retail strategy in order to meet the varied demands of the consumer. But such
Companies that master procurement generate higher savings and have lower costs than with average or low performing companies, according to a study by Accenture.
Online fashion retailing is booming, but effective fulfilment is critical to meeting customer expectations of keen prices, fast turn-around times and a high level of service. Dan Meadows looks at how investment in logistics paid off for ASOS, one of the U
A majority of companies find it hard to recruit suitable people to management roles in logistics, a survey conducted by Logistics Manager has revealed.
Retail is changing fast. Multi-channel retailing is the name of the game for leading high street brands, but a strategic mix of online and physical stores is far from simple to manage, as the world”s second largest computer maker is finding out.
MAN has launched new ranges of trucks for distribution and long distance haulage.
Manor Bakeries, which is part of Premier Foods, has renewed its distribution contract with Lloyd Fraser for a further three years, in a deal worth £30 million.
Christian Salvesen has confirmed that it has received approaches from two parties.
Plumbing and builders merchant Wolseley has opened an automated national distribution centre at Leamington Spa.
