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In a rapidly changing world, professional bodies face considerable challenges. The need to remain relevant to the needs of individuals and companies – how to address developments in logistics practice, how to keep abreast of technical change, and, not lea

Norbert Dentressangle Logistics has secured a five-year renewal to manage Ikea’s Doncaster distribution centre.

GAC Shanghai has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 certification in quality management system for its logistics and shipping operations.

Three prominent firms have recently overhauled their planning systems and are reaping the benefits. IKEA has improved forecast accuracy by between 25 and 80 per cent by using a single database and plan. By John Lamb

EWS has a new track access contract with Network Rail, providing access to the rail network until the end of 2015. Keith Heller, EWS chief executive said: “This long-term contract is a milestone in achieving significant growth in freight by rail.

‘I want the best answer quickly,’ says the strategy manager, global supply chain at tobacco giant BAT

John Lewis, director general of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, says he is “cautiously optimistic” after a meeting with Transport for London