newsDegree apprenticeships target skills gap
Logistics businesses should consider investing in training and upskilling to ensure they retain talent and protect the long-term future of their operations, argues Caroline Evans.
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productProduction logistics support for Siemens
DB SCHENKER will support the Siemens factory in Congleton, Cheshire, which produces variable speed drives. More than a million units are assembled each year, for a wide range of industrial applications.
productShared user win for XPO
XPO has launched a first-time partnership with Christy England, a luxury bed and bath linens brand.
newsAsendia survey sheds light on green delivery challenge
Honesty about carbon impact of delivery is what eCommerce customers crave, says Clara Philpin.
articleSainsbury’s shifts significant logistics operations to 3PLs
THE GROCER announced plans to ‘transform and simplify its logistics operations’ by working more extensively with partners who already run significant parts of its network.
productSamson Pallet Stability announces launch
Samuel Grant (Sheffield) has relaunched as Samson Pallet Stability.
productValue-add for Anglepoise in Delamode partnership
The logistics specialist will now manage 100% of warehousing and logistics for the UK and Continental European markets for the iconic brand.
newsWincanton and Sainsbury’s expand relationship
Wincanton has been awarded a five-year contract renewal and expansion with J Sainsbury plc (Sainsbury’s) which sees it become the lead provider of transport services for the retailer.
productHGV driver shortages to continue
A RECENT report from the International Road Transport Union (IRU) describes a worrying outlook for European road haulage with HGV driver shortages set to worsen over the next four years.
newsWooden pallet manufacturing and reuse show large uplift
Manufacturing and reuse of timber pallets increased significantly according to the most recent survey commissioned by the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) and the research arm of the Forestry Commission, Forest Research.
articleOmnichannel priorities shift as eComm’s exponential growth slows
Latest omni channel retail innovations still need to rely on risk free data and a single view of stock to deliver a seamless customer journey across all channels, says Helena Jaconelli.
article‘Heavy price to pay’ for retailers who get Peak 2023 wrong
Points to consider when planning for Peak 2023 in an environment of high inflation. Stuart Higgins provides the analysis.
newsWincanton opens Scottish supply chain hub
The supply chain business has started operations at Scotland Gateway, a shared user supply chain hub.
newsProject aims to reduce empty running
The UK’s Digital Catapult has launched the Logistics Living Lab, a project that aims to reduce carbon emissions from empty and near-empty delivery trucks.
articleCoffee farmers overcome packaging challenges
DP World’s e-commerce platform, DUBUY.com, recently helped Rwandan coffee farmers overcome their packaging challenges, highlighting the critical role of technology solutions in supporting communities globally. Mike Bhaskaran explains.
articleConsider tech to manage pricing and rebates
Manufacturers can use intelligent pricing to withstand demand highs, lows and cancellations, says John Moss.
newsNew border controls risk fresh food inflation
THE COLD Chain Federation has warned that the UK government’s new food import controls for goods from the EU will cause shortages and price inflation, particularly affecting small businesses.
articleHMRC faces call to reform Plastic Packaging Tax
Less than one in five of forecasted businesses have registered for the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) since its launch in April 2022, casting doubts on the effectiveness of the levy and whether it is achieving its environmental goals.
productUnmarked HGV cops on prowl
Police officers patrolling the M1 in unmarked HGV cabs spotted almost 700 offences in one week.
productReputation and reality clash
THE MAJORITY of UK fleets are not adequately assessing their driver’s risk profiles, says driver training provider, TTC.
