articleA new era in handhelds?
Wearable equipment and Android powered handhelds promise a new era in warehouse IT, says Proteus Software, a member of group of firms collaborating on the technology, which will unveil its solution at IMHX.
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articleMany logistics operations relying on outmoded approaches says Crimson
In 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.
productDHL renews 20 year deal with Debenhams
Debenhams has renewed its multi-million pound contract with DHL to support its long-term omni-channel growth strategy.
productRising SKUs create logistics headache for brewers
Trouble 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.
productOnline retailer enlists MetaPack to help with international growth
vente-privee.com has extended its partnership with MetaPack, e-commerce delivery management service provider, to cover development of its international delivery strategy.
articleBrexit – What next?
Emile Naus, partner and technical director at LCP Consulting analyses the potential impact of Brexit on the UK supply chain.
productRFID tag & trace launched for international deliveries
Spring Global Delivery Solutions is offering e-commerce businesses RFID tracking on goods sent internationally.
productDHL Group acquires UK Mail
Deutsche Post DHL Group has reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to acquire UK Mail, one of the largest integrated mail and parcel operators within the UK.
productDPD invests £10m in DC and 4 depots for Peak
DPD has invested over £10m in a new distribution centre in Dunstable and new depots in Bicester, London’s Park Royal, Goole and Aberdeen.
articleModern life: brought to you by van
Most of the services essential to modern life and which define Britain as a first world country are delivered by van, says Mark Cartwright, Head of Vans at the Freight Transport Association.
articleIn-depth State of eCommerce report offers insight on consumers
Today’s consumers say their online purchasing decisions are directly influenced by delivery & returns and the experiences they encounter.
articleBlack Friday “considered unprofitable” by most UK retailers
Leading supply chain consultancy LCP asks if this could this lead to the demise of the sales peak?
productWincanton invests in Manhattan multichannel fulfilment IT
Logistics business Wincanton has implemented the latest version of Manhattan Associates’ WMS in a bid to tackle the multichannel challenges of its retail customers.
productDHL and Fujitsu partner on wearable technology
Fujitsu and DHL Supply Chain UK are working together to develop new services based on wearable technology and the Internet of Things (IoT).
productData loggers offer cold store reliability
Reliable monitoring and documentation are essential when it comes to supervising the safety and quality of delicate food products.
productProductivity gains
Real-time visibility is a key supply chain benefit. But with no single technology platform in place to manage multiple delivery options it’s a difficult task, for example, to coordinate new orders that could be headed in the same direction as other drops.
productBed specialist Dreams enhances proof of delivery with Paragon
Dreams has adopted Paragon’s fleXipod electronic proof of delivery system to further enhance its customer-centric order fulfilment operation.
productParcel broker fears rising tariffs and red tape after PM’s speech
May’s plan to abandon the EU Common External Tariff ‘will cost UK businesses £44bn and throw the baby out with the bath water’, says international broker.
productIndustry reacts to PM’s landmark Brexit speech
The Prime Minister has confirmed that the UK will leave the the Single Market as well as the EU.
newsTesco to drive £61m supply chain savings from Booker merger
The boards of Tesco and wholesaler Booker Group have reached agreement on a £3.7 billion merger.
