Culina Group and SHS Group have launched a joint venture to create new business in Ireland.

PET plastic container manufacturer Constar has reported “significant savings” as a result of a storage solution from temporary building specialist Aganto.

The UK’s Institute of Operations Management (IOM) has teamed up with The Association for Operations Management (APICS), from the United States to improve the availability of education, certification and membership programmes for professionals in operation

Citizen Systems Europe, the manufacturer of dot matrix, label and barcode printers, has launched an industrial printer complete with rewinder.

The makings of a true supply chain winner in today’s shaky economic climate are a far cry from that of a year ago. To survive, indeed to thrive in the wake of such a jolt to the global economy businesses must not only be open to, but committed to change.

Chief financial officers in businesses worldwide are “shunning risk management in favour of cost cutting, and failing to treat supply chain dangers seriously enough”, according to new research from independent research company Loudhouse and Basware.

Norbert Dentressangle has won a contract to handle UK warehousing and distribution for Cosmeticus H&B, an importer and distributor of beauty, health and hygiene products.

GDL Holdings, the parent company of Gregory Distribution, has bought Kay Transport from owners, Steve and Sheila Winzer.

ALD Automotive says its ProFleet2 telematics system has helped police locate 30 stolen vehicles since it was launched 18 months ago.

Denise Oakley, GXS’ international marketing director has been named vice-chair of the EDIFICE industry association – the first time a vendor member has ever made it to the board.