The Logistics Manager Supply Chain Conference promises to be the supply chain event of the year with a host of top speakers tackling the key issues that face the industry.

Boots is revamping its supply chain with a £70m automated warehouse built in Nottingham to supply the retail operation.

On the face of it, TDG’s annual results are nothing to write home about. Sales have risen slightly to £510m and operating profit is up slightly to £19.6m. So why are there smiles on the faces in Victoria Street – even if they are fairly cautious ones?

Celebrating 20 years in the road transport industry, Teleroute has created a commemorative book to mark the occasion.

Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council has unveiled its new ‘Experience Counts’ project, which involves the design and delivery of short customer care learning packages.

Ascroft Transport has taken delivery of two FH-520 Tractor Units specified with a range of home comforts any driver would appreciate.

Mitchell’s of Mansfield has won a new distribution contract with Italian heating giant IRSAP.

TT Club, the transport and logistics insurance provider, has announced a total £13.3 million in profits for 2005.

Siemens Logistics and Assembly Systems changes its name to Dematic from 1 April.

Associated British Ports has rejected a takeover bid of 730 pence a share saying that it is “wholly inadequate”.