Global day for logistics launched
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has launched an annual, global day to recognise the vital contributions of the supply chain, logistics and transport industry in keeping the world connected.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has launched an annual, global day to recognise the vital contributions of the supply chain, logistics and transport industry in keeping the world connected.
The grand finale of Clare’s unprecedented tour of UK warehousing was at Delamode International Logistics in Southampton.
The luxury retailer has announced it has completed one year of working with GXO Logistics.
Addressing an audience drawn from across the warehousing and logistics sector, with parliamentarians and senior civil servants in attendance, UKWA CEO Clare Bottle took the opportunity presented by UKWA’s Annual House of Lords Luncheon to reiterate the call for a Logistics Minister, underline the significant pressures faced by the sector, and appeal for more support from the Government.
The silent crisis of ‘serial returns’ is eroding retail profit margins as uncovered in the Annual Returns Benchmark Report 2024.
EXPANSION OF Nulogy’s offerings will deliver enhanced value to the extended supply chain, including co-packing, contract manufacturing, and value-added logistics operations.
The Chinese 3PL will double its overseas warehouse space by the end of 2025.
Europa Worldwide Group is showing its support for a major national campaign for the third year running.
Facing significant challenges with transatlantic deliveries and the need to uphold its reputation for delivery reliability, Camira Fabrics, a leading UK textile manufacturer, has signed a contract with DB Schenker to enhance its airfreight logistics operations.
GXO will become Matalan’s strategic transport partner, responsible for over 550 weekly deliveries to over 200 Matalan stores across the UK and Ireland.
In partnership with TOSHI, the on-demand and hyper-local provider, DHL Express is offering up to one hour delivery windows.
CDS Superstores (trading as The Range and wilko) has partnered with THG Fulfil to take advantage of its fulfilment and courier management services.
RESEARCH SHOWS over half of consumers are deterred by strict returns policies, highlighting increased urgency for retailers to balance cost reduction with customer centricity, says Blue Yonder.
Recruiters in warehousing and logistics must act now on seasonal staffing, says Chris Grimes.
In partnership with TOSHI, the on-demand and hyper-local provider, DHL Express is offering up to one hour delivery windows.
A new research report has revealed a contradiction in supply chain technology adoption, with 62% of supply chain decision makers citing technology as a key driver for business growth, yet 45% are struggling to effectively implement these solutions in daily operations.
Clare Bottle, chief executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), was recently a panellist on a webinar, hosted by Linde Material Handling, entitled “Putting the AI into intralogistics’. Here Clare looks at the big prize presented by AI for this pivotal area of the supply chain.
Since the UK’s departure from the European Union on 31st January 2020, the UK freight forwarding and logistics sector has been plagued with challenges, says Steve Parker.
Kirsten Tisdale asks if increasing use of technology in the sector will level the playing field for women in logistics.
Tight margins and short-term contracts can make investment in hi-tech warehousing solutions problematic for 3PL providers, which means the search is always on for low-tech alternatives, says Claire Umney.