The maxim ‘The customer is king’ has always held true in retailing. The problem is ‘the king’ is now more demanding than ever.
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Collaboration is paramount if we are to maximise value across the supply chain, says the head of supply chain at the Institute of Grocery Distribution
A key part of the tender process is modelling the distribution operations for a prospective client, which typically supplies three, six or 12 months of historical order data.
Babcock & Brown Infrastructure, which owns PD Ports, has bought 51 per cent of Water Container Transport (WCT), the second largest inland (canal based) container port in Europe by volume.
Schmitz Cargobull has completed an extensive refurbishment programme at the Maldon, facility of A1 Schmitz Cargobull, the trailer manufacturer’s used trailer centre.
Volvo has given operators a first view on its whole new range at the Hanover Show.
Interest in RFID has been preoccupied with stock keeping but signs of a more innovative approach are evolving.
Christian Salvesen is one of the great names in UK logistics but it has experienced some tough times over the past few years. Malory Davies meets the man who has taken up the challenge of rebuilding its fortunes.
St Helena in the south Atlantic is so isolated that it was chosen for the exile of Napoleon following the Battle of Waterloo.
The move to more frequent deliveries of smaller consignments is accelerating the growth in light and multi-purpose vehicle markets. James Falkner looks at some of the latest innovations.
