A new European standard on warehouse flooring is due to come out for public comment in the spring. But already it is re-igniting the debate on just how flat a warehouse floor needs to be.

Chocolate retailer Thorntons has implemented the Aldata Gold retail management software. Thorntons has some 350 shops and 200 franchises.

Despite Britain’s 24 million online shoppers spending record amounts on goods in the run-up to Christmas, it seems a significant number of retailers endured a difficult festive season.

Unilever is running a trial of Electronic Product Code Information Service to collect and access information from within its logistics environment and from trading partners in the supply chain.

The warehouse management system is at the core of the logistics operation and the basic functionality is well defined but there are still areas of development.

Neville Baxter and his four sons re-organised the company’s management so that the second generation, led by managing director Ian Baxter, has now taken over the running of the business.

The shift of manufacturing from Europe to the Far East is driving dramatic growth in deep sea container shipping which is creating a whole set of new challenges for the major shipping lines.

Logistics Link South 2007 promises to be bigger than ever with more than one hundred companies representing every facet of supply chain management on show at Sandown Park.

Jungheinrich has outsourced the storage of its lift truck parts held in the UK to Amethyst.

The Institute of Grocery Distribution is hosting a series of one-day interactive sessions to help companies establish where to collaborate to reduce the cost and environmental impact of their deliveries.