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.
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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.
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
Argos has completed a three month trial with Wincanton to recycle its electrical and electronic returns ahead of the introduction of the electrical waste legislation (WEEE) next year.
RH Freight has formed a partnership with German transport company Cordes & Simon. RH exports twice weekly to Germany and in return daily shipments are sent from Villingen-Schwenningen to RH’s hubs in West Thurrock and Nottingham.
Wincanton, has won a contract to operate a northern distribution centre for Sainsbury’s convenience stores.
P&O Ferrymasters has made a €3 million investment in 500 new 45 ft high cube rail containers
British Airways Regional Cargo is using a web-based vehicle tracking service to record the minute by minute movement of air cargo
