More and more operations include an element of reverse logistics despite the fact that the Eurocrats are still struggling to reach agreement of the final date and shape of the directive of waste electrical goods.
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A significant investment into a sophisticated automated national distribution centre for Unilever UK Foods has upped the productivity stakes for the company’s customer service offering. Now both customers and margins can be well served. By Nick Allen
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.
Innovate Logistics has taken first delivery of 150 new Volvo FH 6×2 13 litre trucks.
‘I want the best answer quickly,’ says the strategy manager, global supply chain at tobacco giant BAT
Suttons Transport Group is the first UK logistics service provider to become a signatory to the European Road Safety Charter.
