On the face of it, TDG’s annual results are nothing to write home about. Sales have risen slightly to £510m and operating profit is up slightly to £19.6m. So why are there smiles on the faces in Victoria Street – even if they are fairly cautious ones?
Browsing: Logistics
Keeping a massive network of small stores supplied with fresh food presents a massive logistical challenge. Mark Aylwin, supply chain director of Musgrave Budgeons Londis explains how he is going about it.
Anthony Mitchell describes some recent trends in healthcare logistics and offers support in the ongoing battle against counterfeit medicines
Tradeteam, part of DHL Exel, has won a four-year contract worth more than £60 million with Mitchells & Butlers which has brand names such as All Bar One, Harvesters and Vintage Inns.
Neil Fawcett, Eddie Stobart’s divisional director believes flexibility and responsiveness are the keys to their approach and recent growth.
What competencies and skills are most useful for ‘enlightened’ management of the supply chain? Our round table looked for best practice in developing the right skill set. By Chris Lewis
Norbert Dentressangle has won a five year renewal with Ikea to manage its Doncaster distribution centre which was opened in 2001.
At all levels in The Professional Development Stairway, there must be a blend of skill types.
There was a time when it was enough to be either different or cheaper. Now, a more complex and challenging environment is driving companies to leverage aspects such as innovation and product portfolio management as value levers for growth. By Jerker Funne
Renault Trucks UK will launch its Euro 4 strategy at the Commercial Vehicle Show, 25-27 April 2006 at the NEC, Birmingham.
