articleYodel’s Dick Stead refuses to be a ‘busy fool’
In this thought leadership article, Yodel supremo Dick Stead puts his foot down and demands ‘honesty, transparency and a fair price’ after Christmas 2014 ‘broke the mould’.
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productHardisty delighted with Pallet Evolution campaign
As word continues to spread about Pallet Evolution – the new campaign launched to educate warehouse and logistics professionals about the many benefits of using plastic pallets – campaign founder and MD of Goplasticpallets.com, Jim Hardisty, reflects on how Pallet Evolution has been received and explains what lies ahead for 2015.
newsYodel leads way in customer feedback
Yodel has recorded over one million customer feedback responses and a marked rise in satisfaction, thanks to the company’s customer experience management programme, Have Your Say.
articleCILT favours Heathrow over Gatwick for new runway
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has responded to the Airports Commission’s consultation on options for a new runway, which presented the Commission’s analysis of the proposals shortlisted last year: two for expansion at Heathrow Airport and one proposal at Gatwick Airport.
news‘More women coming through’ says logistics professional
Core Management Logistics (CML), based in Lutterworth, is looking to encourage more women to enter into the logistics industry. Pam Sood, Global Logistics Supplier at CML, shares her positive experiences as a woman in the sector.
news2013 figures reveal recovery in timber pallet production
The supply of new timber pallets increased slightly in 2013, according to new Timbertrends figures.
articleSecure packaging key to online retail success
With the increase in eCommerce, Click and Collect, the efficient and safe transportation of goods has never been more crucial says Andrew Smedley, divisional manager at Antalis Packaging.
articleStevedores fined after trailer fall injury
A Glamorgan stevedoring company has been fined for breaking safety legislation after an employee suffered severe leg injuries falling from a trailer.
articleYusen Logistics slashes barrier repair cost
You want barrier systems to stop MHE when they collide, but given how often this can happen in the warehouse, it’s also worth considering how much it costs to repair or replace the barrier.
articleOmni-channel dream or nightmare?
For many, 2014 was the year that internet fulfillment broke and the optimism generated by rising online retail volumes soured as the cost of fulfillment spiralled out of control. We talk to LCP Consulting to get some idea of what happened and what lies in store for the future.
productInvesting for growth
Transport and logistics company Transmec UK is gearing up for further growth after securing international contracts worth more than £10 million.
articleDB Schenker Logistics takes on first CarryPick solution
Automation specialists, Swisslog, is to deliver its newly developed order fulfilment system for DB Schenker Logistics in Arlandastad, Sweden.
productSouthgate strengthens Tenzalopes brand
Following its acquisition of the Tenzalopes document wallets brand in 2014, the Southgate Packaging group has worked hard to clear the delivery backlog caused by the demise of its former owners, and is now confident that it can guarantee satisfactory stock levels and delivery to trade distributors.
articleCollaboration conundrum dominates The Delivery Conference
This year’s Delivery Conference hammered home the message of how central fulfillment and deliveries are to the success of the Omni-channel Retail Revolution. One key question was the extent to which retailers and carriers should collaborate. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleNever mind the Yanks try the subtle approach
Figures from the recent IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index indicate that the 2014 festive season was a disappointing one for retailers. DX director Paul Doble explains.
productChairmen of the BOARD
Supply chain and logistics consultancy, The Logistics Business, has chosen BOARD as a strategic business intelligence partner to add value to its existing consultancy services.
productNew double deck trailers to launch at CV Show
Transdek UK, the total solutions specialists for the double deck sector, is expanding its DUET trailer range with the launch of two new models at the CV Show at the NEC Birmingham, 14-16 April 2015.
productTake the next step to safety
Many warehouses and distribution centres have several sets of external metal steps which lead to the likes of Transport or Engineers offices.
productSales promotion
Alastair Morris has been promoted to sales director at Pryor Marking Technology, a leader in providing traceability solutions for supply chains, particularly in the automotive and aerospace sectors.
productNew head of operations
TVS Supply Chain Solutions has appointed Darren Watson as new head of operations.
