articleNew edition of WMS for eCommerce use
Snapfulfil is to launch a brand new edition of its best-in-breed WMS, aimed specifically at growing eCommerce retailers.
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articleOne-trip budget pallets for exporters
Goplasticpallets.com has released a one-trip budget nest able pallet aimed at exporters.
articleCalais disruption shows need for strong risk strategy
The continuing disruption British businesses face from the Calais crisis highlights the need for strong risk strategies, says Nick Miller, head of FMCG at global supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co.
articleNew group will lobby Government on skills in logistics
The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the Road Haulage Association (RHA), the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) have pledged to work together to improve the industry’s public image and attract more staff.
articleCollaboration still not integral
The idea that collaboration is well accepted in the supply chain was challenged at the recent SCALA Logistics Debate.
productDouble deck trailers
In the latest move to underline the its presence as the a leading two-man home delivery specialist, ArrowXL has invested £500,000 in 19 new double deck trailers.
productAston Martin opens new logistics facility
Aston Martin has announced the opening of a new 250,000 sq ft warehouse and logistics hub.
newsOnline fulfilment solutions specialist aims to lead the market
The fast-growing e-commerce order fulfilment specialist, DK Fulfilment, has announced plans to become the leading company in the highly competitive UK e-retail fulfilment sector.
article3PL unveils embroidery as value added service
Core Management Logistics (CML) is on the hunt for clients to take advantage of its new embroidery service.
articlePalletforce agrees to £30m private equity buyout
The company’s management has agreed a price it says offers a substantial premium on the company’s last traded share price in June 2015.
articleGet processes in place
Don’t rely on software alone for coping with returnable container management issues says Evi Schulz, manager of managed services at CHEP Automotive and Industrial Solutions.
newsWarehouse staff and drivers to strike at Indesit
More than 200 drivers and warehouse staff at Indesit UK are gear up for four days of strike action in a pay dispute.
articleCroydon schoolchildren benefit from logistics game
Year 5 students at Atwood Primary Academy in Croydon have taken receipt of the Business on the Move logistics game, kindly donated by the TT Club.
productSmallest display pallet
Cabka-IPS will present selected highlights and product innovations at FachPack, the European trade fair for packaging, technology, processing and logistics.
productShipping container contract
S Jones Containers has signed up one of the world’s largest ocean carriers as a new customer for shipping container depot services at its base in Aldridge, West Midlands.
productNew Swindon branch
Packaging distributor, Kite Packaging, has opened its brand-new branch for Thames Valley and South Wales, based in Swindon.
productUnlock supply chain power
According to Access Group research, only a third of companies in manufacturing supply chains use either ERP systems or dedicated SCM solutions to manage their supply chains.
newsSawyers bought in cold storage consolidation
Global cold chain firm AGRO Merchants Group has bought The Sawyers Group (Sawyers), which is based in Northern Ireland.
newsGorick joins RM2 from La Palette Rouge
RM2 has appoined Jane Gorick director of sales and operations for Europe.
articleOmni-channel key in supply chain consultancy buy-out
Global management consultancy Accenture has acquired Total Logistics, a UK supply chain consultancy.
