productPS5 shows knowing your cube size matters
PlayStation 5 supply problems shows that ‘size does matter’ in logistics, says Professor Richard Wilding OBE, Professor of Supply Chain Strategy at Cranfield School of Management.
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productProperty experts analyse portcentric logistics
Savills is predicting a continued shift of the UK supply chain from road freight towards port-centric logistics, accelerated by recent structural changes including Brexit and Covid-19.
articleThe best of both worlds
We have both physical and virtual events planned for 2021, to give attendees with broad preferences every opportunity to learn and improve their warehouse operations in preparation for the challenges ahead.
newsLogistics UK scathing of Government inaction on Brexit
With 34 working days remaining until the end of the Brexit transition period, Logistics UK has reacted with incredulity at today’s announcement by the government of a Business Task Force at such a late stage in the process.
productYusen Logistics opens Milton Keynes warehouse
The logistics provider has started operations from its new site in Bradville, Milton Keynes.
articleLockdown 2.0
The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, says lockdown 2.0 has further intensified the inexorable move towards online sales and deliveries made direct to consumer (DTC).
newsPfizer plans bespoke supply chain to deliver Covid vaccine
The plan will bypass the company’s usual wholesale route and deliver as directly as possible from the manufacturing plants to the point of need.
productBest practice needed to pull off Covid vaccine supply challenge
The Covid-19 vaccination programme will be one of the biggest logistical challenges of the century, says Cranfield University expert.
productCovid vaccine breakthrough but logistics challenge looms
It’s encouraging news that Pfizer and its partner have made progress on developing a Covid vaccine. But as DHL predicted in Handling & Storage solutions a few months ago, the logistical challenges of an RNA-based vaccine are enormous.
productExpanded trial
Waitrose expanded its on-demand grocery trial with Deliveroo to 25 new shops across the UK six weeks into a 12-week trial.
productSamsung last mile deal
XPO Logistics has created a UK distribution solution for Samsung SDS on behalf of Samsung Climate Solutions.
newsRoyal Mail takes 5 year Heathrow lease
Global investment manager BlackRock and property developer Graftongate have announced two lettings deals that have taken its Heathrow Logistics Park scheme to full occupancy.
newsWarehouse spec build in Bolton
Harworth Group will speculatively develop a 50,800 sq. ft industrial unit on its last remaining land plot at Logistics North in Bolton which is expected will be ready for occupation by Spring 2021.
articleLogistics robots on the rise
Advanced robotics and automation technologies are becoming increasingly commonplace due to lower costs, improved capabilities, and the availability of products tailored to the needs of the industry, according to The Logistics Trend Radar from DHL. Simon Duddy reports.
articleCut avoidable returns
Analytics can help managing the rise and cost of online returns, says Ken Fleming.
articleUnderground tracks promise clean eComm delivery
Is it time to consider a radical approach to distributing eComm orders using underground magnetised loops instead of trucks and vans, asks Phill Davies?
productMidlands forwarder expands capacity
International Forwarding Ltd (IFL) has taken on a third storage facility in the Midlands.
articleChristmas prediction: Online to overtake store spending
ParcelHero says the UK are likely to spend £39.41bn online this Christmas as online spending is predicted to outstrip High Street sales for the first time.
articleSupply chain reaction
UKWA CEO Peter Ward calls for a fairer deal for the industry that kept shelves stocked and shopping delivered to the doorstep through the UK lockdown and will be key to the recovery of the economy in 2021.
articleCalm within the storm
The agility and responsiveness of logistics providers during the pandemic has highlighted the importance of the supply chain to our economy. Rodney Steel, chief executive of the BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics, finds out from members how their experiences in dealing with the challenges of 2020 have made them even better prepared for those of the future.
