Browsing: Logistics

The vast majority of MHE equipment is no longer bought outright. We look at the reasons behind this.

The latest contract logistics rankings published by Transport Intelligence in its annual report, “European Logistics Leaders 2005”, show that UK provider Exel, which is subject to a takeover bid by Deutsche Post, remains the largest global provider

With so many variables – cost, lead-time, response to consumer trends – it can seem as though the odds are stacked heavily against the retailer. How can buyers make the best sourcing decisions to beat the odds?

Global shipping and logistics provider GAC Group has taken over multinational freight forwarder Benair Freight International from the Dart Group for £5.1M.

Retail supply chain systems are becoming more integrated, more extensive and more complex – but are they helping to keep the shelves filled?

‘It is possible for the seller to sell, the retailer to retail, and the supply chain specialist to do everything in between.’ Although this statement is undoubtedly true, the issues are whether the outsourced supply chain management sector is really capab

The electronics and high tech sector has fully embraced online selling – the distinction between manufacturing and retailing is now blurred. But is this the only way forward?

The Haven Gateway Partnership (HGP) is backing a major petition launched in support of proposals to build a new container terminal at Bathside Bay in Harwich.