Automotive manufacturers are attempting to shrink industrial geography in order to squeeze costs. How tight can the screw be turned? By Sam Tulip
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Kuehne & Nagel Ireland has won a contract to manage the global logistics requirements for Organon Ireland, a manufacturer and marketer in the health care industry.
Mike Beer Transport has ordered four Euro 5 compliant Volvo FH-460 6×2 tractor units with SCR technology.
Philips Electronics has picked UPS to redesign and operate its global service parts logistics network in a move to improve customer service at its Medical Systems division.
M J Griffiths has taken delivery of two Ekeri side-loading trailers. Griffiths now has three Ekeri Side-Loading Reefers, one of which is the latest design with rounded front pillars and new centre pole.
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, has replaced an outdated, manual forecasting system and has invested in an automated solution that has cut forecasting time, reduced inefficiencies in the supply chain, andimproved communication between divisions.
NYK Logistics has expanded its operation for specialist automotive castings company Meridian Technologies.
Don-Bur has launched its new tri-axle 13.6m lifting deck trailer demonstrator, which it claims can save as much as £6,500 per annum in fuel costs.
Mirror, signal, manoeuvre. The automotive sector is indicating and moving to cross into the fast lane, but it may have neglected to take a look in the mirror.
Along with companies in other sectors, many third party logistics suppliers are struggling to fill the holes in their pension funds. Malory Davies looks at the implications.
