articleThe upcoming IMHX show will take a close look at skills in logistics, so this feature has a sneak peek at what will be on offer and takes a broader look at skills in the logistics industry, with the launch of the National Logistics Academy, as well as reaction to Brexit.
productThe Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA), Peter Ward, has called for the logistics industry to provide leadership following the Brexit vote.
articleMike Ashley, Deputy Executive Chairman, founder of, and majority shareholder in Sports Direct must be held accountable for the appalling working conditions and practices at the retailer’s shops and at the Shirebrook warehouse in Derbyshire, the Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Select Committee finds in its report on Employment practices at Sports Direct.
blogA concerned member of the logistics industry of 30 years standing responds to the damning report of the Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Select Committee on Employment practices at Sports Direct.
productToolstation recently extended its contract with Howard Tenens for a further five years.
productCanute Logistics has gone live with its first project to deploy TranSend electronic proof of delivery (ePOD), as part of a company-wide initiative to review its core delivery and planning systems.
articleZupplychain has launched its Stock Database, the latest development of its website available to warehouse providers registered with it.
newsThe 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 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.
productThe 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.
productBusinesses can’t afford to bury their head in the sand following the Brexit vote, warns Fastlane International.
articleThe 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 has today released a benchmark index tracking the investment performance of modern logistics stock across the UK.
articleIn 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.
productThe 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 – 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.
productDebenhams has renewed its multi-million pound contract with DHL to support its long-term omni-channel growth strategy.
productTrouble 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 has awarded Yusen Logistics responsibility for managing its inbound supply chain requirements to the UK extending its existing relationship.
productThe 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.
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