Building a greener supply chain is not easy with conflicting views on carbon offsetting, food miles and biofuels. Technology can help – but so can a radical review of accepted practices.
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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
ELA competence standards promote excellent company performance and boost professional development.
Yesterday’s supply chain networks are costing businesses today, warns Fraser Ironside, business development director for network design at Barloworld Optimus.
FKI Logistex has been awarded a contract by Bovis Lend Lease to design, manufacture and install a parcel sortation system.
Non food retailers and food retailers have taken up the most new shed space on the market,
Open Projects has developed a software solution to help retailers better manage the distribution of magazines and newspapers.
Catalyst International has agreed a formal partnership with Jade Communications, a UK-based network integration specialist.
Non food retailers and food retailers have taken up the most new shed space on the market, taking a floorspace share of 35.4 per cent and 33.3 per cent respectively according to King Sturge.
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has launched a three step system designed to help the industry minimise the environmental impact of transporting food and groceries.