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Conveyor Systems was awarded the contract to supply a storage and handling system, which included a spiral conveyor belt to transfer products to/from a mezzanine floor for the new NHS national distribution centre in Scotland.

Retailers are rightly concerned about that last mile in the home delivery process, and how their goods arrive on our doorsteps.

Companies that master procurement generate higher savings and have lower costs than with average or low performing companies, according to a study by Accenture.

Bibby Distribution’s parent company has bought a 51 per cent stake in the Costcutter retail group in a deal estimated to be worth about £100m.

What are the true costs of global sourcing? Research conducted by Cranfield’s Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management for the UK Department of Transport highlights the significant risks and environmental impact of sourcing from distant low-cost

Global sourcing is in danger of being perceived as ‘ungreen’. However, it is possible to source from around the world in ways that are both ethical and sustainable, and to economic advantage. But success depends on well thought-out strategies, robust proc