The UK’s ports are booming as a result of the growth in imports. But while many have expansion plans, the problem of poor road and rail links refuses to go away. Malory Davies looks at what the future holds.
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The hi-tech industry is in a state of flux: gone are the days when companies managed their own R & D, production and marketing. Today, many outsource some of these tasks with an emphasis on mass customisation and bespoke promotional initiatives. This pres
Lawcris expands Lawcris Panel Products has invested more than £600,000 to expand its logistics and transport services.
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The complexities of managing and optimising the flow of materials, cash and information across the supply chain need to be mastered if a competitive position is to be defended. Nowhere is Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) more critical than in the CPG
Sainsbury’s is to convert a fifth of its online delivery fleet to electric vehicles
Tetrosyl has extended its contract with Bibby Distribution for a further five years
The Freight Transport Association has warned that the UK has a major problem with foreign lorries that are overloaded
DAF is increasing its production rates in Europe following a strong year in 2006
Diane Carter, Sainsbury’s zone managing director (East), is to become ECR UK’s new retail co-chair
