articleOnline stock database launches
Zupplychain has launched its Stock Database, the latest development of its website available to warehouse providers registered with it.
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newsMPs factor Brexit risks into driver shortages
The House of Commons Transport Committee says if the UK becomes a less attractive place for foreign drivers it could rapidly exacerbate the driver shortage problem.
productSports Direct has double the average injuries says TUC
Sports Direct sees nearly twice times the number of injuries compared to the rest of the sector, according to a letter published today (Tuesday) advocating a shareholders vote in favour of an independent review on how workers are treated.
productBIFA exasperated with Government over Brexit
The British International Freight Association has highlighted lack of communication, under-resourcing and lack of understanding in the Government’s Brexit preparations and has urged the administration to get on with devising a viable strategy.
product‘Move upmarket to beat Brexit backlash’
Businesses can’t afford to bury their head in the sand following the Brexit vote, warns Fastlane International.
articleBook your place for Post Brexit food logistics forum
The 2016 Transfrigoroute International Annual General Meeting is set to be packed with debate and discussion, as it is the first opportunity for the industry to get together and review the impact of the Brexit vote.
newsCBRE launches Logistics Property Index
CBRE has today released a benchmark index tracking the investment performance of modern logistics stock across the UK.
articleMany logistics operations relying on outmoded approaches says Crimson
In an increasingly complex international business environment, companies that rely on legacy approaches to planning are potentially cutting their growth prospects and erasing their competitive advantage.
productFSDF calls for future leaders in logistics
The FSDF is looking for young managers working within temperature-controlled food logistics to enter its 2016 Future Leader Award which recognises talented young professionals in the industry.
productDK Group acquires supply chain specialist Lemonpath
DK Group – whose subsidiary businesses include DK Fulfilment Ltd and DK Group Packaging – has acquired the UK-based contract packing and supply chain services company, Lemonpath, for an undisclosed sum.
productDHL renews 20 year deal with Debenhams
Debenhams has renewed its multi-million pound contract with DHL to support its long-term omni-channel growth strategy.
productRising SKUs create logistics headache for brewers
Trouble is brewing for Europe’s beer producers. Significant changes in consumer behaviour are pressing brewers to re-think their supply chains, says Sid Holian, managing director at BiS Henderson Consulting.
productHalfords awards inbound logistics contract
Halfords has awarded Yusen Logistics responsibility for managing its inbound supply chain requirements to the UK extending its existing relationship.
productLogistics needs Scottish Government support to decarbonise
The logistics industry needs the full support of the Scottish Government in order to achieve decarbonisation, the Freight Transport Association has said, following publication of a Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report on Scotland’s emissions.
articleBrexit – What next?
Emile Naus, partner and technical director at LCP Consulting analyses the potential impact of Brexit on the UK supply chain.
productRFID tag & trace launched for international deliveries
Spring Global Delivery Solutions is offering e-commerce businesses RFID tracking on goods sent internationally.
productDHL Group acquires UK Mail
Deutsche Post DHL Group has reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to acquire UK Mail, one of the largest integrated mail and parcel operators within the UK.
productSports Direct an anomaly says UKWA CEO
Negative publicity surrounding Sports Direct’s treatment of its warehouse staff, must not be allowed to impact on the reputation of the entire logistics industry, says CEO Peter Ward.
newsXPO Logistics rebuffs claims of worker mistreatment
Online news firm Buzzfeed carried out an investigation into the Barnsley warehouse of online fashion retailer ASOS, which is run by XPO Logistics, claiming poor treatment of workers.
productUKWA launches Warehouse Manager qualification
In collaboration with Logistics Learning Alliance (LLA), the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has developed and launched a new Warehouse Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
