The holy grail for supply chain management is to gain complete visibility throughout the chain. But to do this a great deal of connectivity is needed across a diverse network of internal operations and processes, as well as external suppliers and partners

The most important thing for suppliers used to be getting the right price. Now they are looking for large stable customers with early payment terms – so payment has become a critical activity for suppliers who are managing tight cash flows. The days when

Kelly International has taken delivery of seven S.CS Mega curtainsider trailers from Schmitz Cargobull.

Still’s first fully-automated version of the FM-X reach truck is available in six different load-bearing capacities ranging from one to 2.5 tonnes.

Last year Crown unveiled its ESR 5000 range, which comprises two models – the standard 5000, with load capacities of 1.4, 1.6, and two tonnes – and the S class, with 1.6 and two tonne load capacities. Both have lift heights of up to 12m.

A flurry of reach truck redesigns unveiled last year has made 2008 a period of significant innovation. JESSICA DAVIES looks at the latest technologies.

Deutsche Post World Net says it has beaten its profit target for 2008 with full year underlying EBIT of £2.2 billion (2.4 bn euros).

Morrisons has signed a contract with Zetes, worth more than £6 million, to provide it with one of the UK’s biggest voice directed picking installations.

Yorkshire-based Clipper Logistics Group has teamed up with councils across South Yorkshire to help launch the ECO (Efficient and Cleaner Operations) Stars Fleet Recognition scheme.

Pall-Ex is set to launch Pall-Ex Italia and will be beginning its expansion into Europe in February 2009.