Sausage maker Blakemans has improved planning accuracy and stock control through Solarsoft’s Tropos software.

It counts among its brands some of the biggest names on the British high street, but uncertainty over its owner, Kaupthing, means that Aurora Fashions is making a priority of agility and risk management in its supply chain. Distribution director David Rob

It’s always been one of the little miracles of logistics. Turn up at your local chemist with a prescription and no matter how exotic the drug, it will be obtained for you within a couple of hours.

FedEx and Eddie Stobart have topped their categories in the 2011 Business Superbrand league table

The Freight Transport Association has called on the Chancellor to abandon plans for an above-inflation fuel tax increase this year in its pre-budget submission.

Cement and building materials producer Lafarge has taken delivery of 29 new MAN 44 tonne tractor units.

Geodis produced an operating profit of 35.1m euros compared with a loss of 40.3m euros in 2009

RedPrairie has launched Data Extractor – software to integrate SAP warehouse management and RedPrairie Workforce Management systems.

West Midlands-based BIL Logistics has joined the Fortec Pallet Distribution Network

The Scottish government has awarded Carr’s Flour Mills a grant of £829,000 to transport wheat to its mill at Kirkcaldy by sea rather than road.