newsFlawed logistics contract changeover leads to KFC shutdown
KFC has closed more than half of its 900 UK outlets after delivery problems meant they ran out of chicken.
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articleContract changeover planning is key says consultant
As loss of sales quickly negates the cost benefits of switching logistic suppliers, SCALA says companies like KFC need to look at the details and plan for contingencies.
articleCommercial vehicle manufacturer opens spare parts DC
Krone has opened a new 38,000 square metres central logistics centre to meet demand for spare parts.
articleDock Solutions assists with Downton’s alcohol distribution
The UK manufacturer of loading bay equipment, Dock Solutions, has completed work on a distribution centre for new customer CM Downton. The new site will contribute to CM Downton’s huge alcohol distribution operation.
articleMenzies saves cash with plastic pallets
When time-critical logistics business Menzies Distribution was looking to reduce its logistics costs and improve internal supply chain processes, it turned to Goplasticpallets.com who provided a long lasting plastic pallet solution, as well as product advice.
articleLooming void fill crisis
Void fill is manufactured from a number of substances, primarily polystyrene or maize starch foam, polythene film air pillows and shredded paper or card. But a combination of two globally-occurring factors may be set to change the face of this relatively insignificant packaging sector.
articleLast mile heavy goods service extended
XPO Logistics has expanded its last mile logistics service of heavy goods to Europe.
productMars deploys robots to help manage volume growth
The French subsidiary of the agri-food group Mars has implemented automated handling systems and robotics at the XPO Logistics site at Boigny-sur-Bionne, near Orléans.
newsKFC and DHL use on-demand warehousing to tackle logistics crisis
Stowga was called upon by DHL and KFC to provide eight different warehouse spaces across the UK to help get food deliveries to restaurants back on track.
productSurvey will allow 3PLS to compare key metrics
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has launched a logistics industry benchmarking survey.
productQuiet MHE for unloading in cities
Toyota Material Handling UK will showcase a range of solutions to support the transport industry and changing consumer demands at the Commercial Vehicle Show 24–26 April 2017 at NEC Birmingham.
articleTop notch seminar programme
At the Talent in Logistics Conference 2018, professionals from the warehousing and storage, logistics and transport industry will be immersed in engaging debates, lively panel discussions and informative seminars.
productMeasured thinking needed in ‘unprecedented’ timber shortage
Pallet-dependent businesses need a measured response to the extreme timber shortages and price rises hitting the UK.
productTalent in Logistics awards deadline extended
Due to overwhelming interest, the deadline for submitting nominations for the Talent in Logistics Awards 2018 has been extended until 30th March 2018, giving warehousing, storage and logistics companies a final chance to enter their valued team members.
productHoward Tenens Logistics attending Multimodal for 11th year
Howard Tenens Logistics, one of the UK’s largest privately-owned logistics companies is exhibiting at Multimodal once again this year for the eleventh consecutive year.
productFingerprint-based drug testing system targets logistics
Intelligent Fingerprinting has released the product which works on fingerprint sweat analysis.
articleDK Fulfilment begins trial of simple conveyor robot
DK Fulfilment and Intelligent Robots have been awarded an Innovate UK grant to begin trials of an intralogistics robot transport system at DKF’s dedicated fulfilment facility in Coventry.
productAmazon logistics takes next step
In its April 2016 report, eCommerce delivery firm ParcelHero predicted Amazon would become a logistics company. Now Amazon has launched end-to-end delivery service Shipping with Amazon.
productTwo hour slots
Online retailer MattressNextDay has switched its next-day, two-man courier service to Panther Warehousing.
productElectric trucks for home delivery
Rhenus Home Delivery has welcomed a fleet of the latest Daimler electric trucks to its Berlin and Brandenburg depots.
