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.
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Sbh.uk has completed a new 12,022 sq m distribution centre for L’Oréal. Located off Junction 27 of the M1, it will store and distribute brands from L’Oréal’s Luxury Product Division.
Clothing retailers are turning to rapid response supply chains to deliver a cutting edge – leading to 50 per cent reduction in out-ofstocks and a three per cent improvement in margins. This, along with the rising importance of internet sales, is creating
W H Malcolm is fitting its entire fleet of vehicles with Tiss “Standard” anti-siphon device.
Derrick Potter, founder and executive chairman of the Potter Group, has been appointed senior vice-chairman of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA).
The maxim ‘The customer is king’ has always held true in retailing. The problem is ‘the king’ is now more demanding than ever.
Local sourcing is a relatively new challenge to the supply chains of retailers in the UK, but one which looks set to grow in significance.
On October 4th the Belgian logistics associations VIB and ABCAL held their annual gala event to announce the winner of the Supply Chain Award – Project of the Year 2006.
The Forum of Private Business says Conservative proposals to lower fuel duty by imposing road pricing charges could place extra burdens on smaller businesses and be difficult to implement.
Target Express has won a three-year multi-million pound deal with UK Leisurewear to distribute goods both internationally and around the UK.
