Companies are most likely to improve supply chain efficiency by taking incremental steps with new technology, inventory management and supplier consolidation, according to a new report from KPMG.

The Wool Packaging Company has hired Manchester logistics firm AKW to produce and distribute its insulated packaging cold chain solution, called Woolcool.

The Paragon Electronics Group has launched a range of postponement manufacturing services to help with demand forecasting challenges

Dubai based Swift Freight International is rebranding to Barloworld Logistics in the Middle East

Losses increased at parcel carrier City Link in the first quarter – up from £4.4m to £10.7m on sales that fell 133.4 per cent to £72.3m

Ceva Logistics is targeting global supply chains with the creation of a new organisation, Supply Chain Solutions.

Some 300 jobs at Wincanton are at risk after operations were suspended following the news that Focus DIY and Do It All home stores have gone into administration

Amendments to the Postal Services Bill which would have required Royal Mail to remain in public ownership have been rejected in the House of Lords

Paragon Software Systems has updated its home delivery software

FedEx has agreed to pay the United States £4.9 million ($8 million) to settle a whistleblower lawsuit that alleged the company fraudulently avoided reimbursing customers for missed deliveries