When you write a regular column it can often be difficult to think of burning topics to churn out month in, month out (unless you’re Jeremy Clarkson who gets loads of new models each week and even gets to drive them!).
Browsing: Logistics
Automotive manufacturers are turning to the web to create new business models capable of delivering improved customer service and increased productivity. However, electronic data interchange formats continue to cast a long shadow across the sector. By Jo
Christian Salvesen has appointed Malcolm Wilson managing director of its Dedicated Logistics service in the UK with responsibility for many of Salvesen’s largest contracts, such as Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Rockware Glass, B&Q and Weight Watchers.
The charity CLIC Sargent, which cares for children suffering from cancer, called on Circle Express, to aid it in a crucial CD launch for the World Cup.
The Northern Irish logistics sector needs to address a critical skills shortage to remain competitive, says Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council for the UK logistics industry.
Automotive manufacturers are attempting to shrink industrial geography in order to squeeze costs. How tight can the screw be turned? By Sam Tulip
The European Commission is to develop a freight strategy for Europe and is promising an action plan by 2007.
International road hauliers based in the UK are doing no more than treading water against their European counterparts, according to figures published by the Department for Transport.
The contract logistics market saw double digit growth in 2005, boosted by expansion in fast emerging markets in Asia Pacific and the strong economy in the US.
Classic Drinks, the drinks wholesaler and distribution company, has replaced its fleet with 16 new MAN TGL 7.180 4×2 BB 7.5 tonners. The replacements have been supplied with two-year warranty packages by MAN ERF Manchester.
