Wolseley is set to close its distribution centres in Didcot and Chorley, in a bid to improve efficiency, reduce costs and realign supply chain activities as a result of the economic situation.

Marley Eternit, part of the Etex Group, has signed a five year contract with Wincanton, while existing customers Focus DIY and a global industrial gas supplier have renewed their long-term contracts.

Sustainable sourcing and supply chains offer true competitive advantage, argue Jeremy Hammant and Alan Braithwaite of LCP Consulting.

Global sourcing has become a critical part of the supply chain mix, but with trade slowing having a clear understanding of supply chain costs is a top priority.

Maurice Dalton, senior vice president at ProLogis Developments, looks at how the green agenda is impacting on warehouse design.

The creation of Ceva as a major competitor in the global logistics services market has been a substantial logistical exercise for the man brought in to mastermind its development. He explains the strategy to MALORY DAVIES.

It’s not the first thing you would expect a speaker to say at a logistics conference: “Why talk about logistics – logistics is the least important part”.

Geodis Calberson has opened a new global distribution centre in Dover, extending its European wine distribution operations, currently based in Poole.

The government’s proposals for the creation of 14 strategic national transport corridors for road, rail, waterways, ports and aviation have been welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

Trident has launched a new mobile printer/plotter designed to simplify in-vehicle installation, and offer easier integration into mobile computing systems.