How do you ensure that transformation projects have the greatest impact on shareholder value? It’s simple, if you have a map – as one major oil and gas company found out when deploying a five year process transformation across 29 countries. By Martyn Watt

Dachser pushes ahead into global forwarding, as Kuehne + Nagel boosts organic growth in Contract Logistics. By John Manners-Bell

‘On demand’ IT services have come of age and may be considered more than just an interim solution. By Sam Tulip

There was a time when it was enough to be either different or cheaper. Now, a more complex and challenging environment is driving companies to leverage aspects such as innovation and product portfolio management as value levers for growth. By Jerker Funne

What competencies and skills are most useful for ‘enlightened’ management of the supply chain? Our round table looked for best practice in developing the right skill set. By Chris Lewis

Anthony Mitchell describes some recent trends in healthcare logistics and offers support in the ongoing battle against counterfeit medicines

The digital generation will transform home delivery sooner than we think. By Penelope Ody

Nothing is certain anymore. Commercial environments are in constant flux, with new competitors arising from unexpected channels and ways of doing business shifting to online models. The companies that are to win out are those that are capable of adapting

Transaid has begun work on a major new programme funded by Danida, the Danish government’s international aid agency, which will introduce its transport management system to the Kenyan Ministry of Health.

Colin Shepherd has been appointed general manager for Culina Logistics’ new Prime Point distribution centre in Staffordshire.