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February 2010
Carbon cuts along supply chain 'vital for business relationships'
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Continuous Improvement
February 2010
Making cuts at various stages of the supply chain could be vital to securing deals with clients, it has been claimed.
New research from the C...
Logistics firms 'should take grants'
CATEGORY:
Improving Process
February 2010
Companies working in the logistics sector should take advantage of any opportunity to use grants for the establishment of apprenticeship places for in...
Supply chain 'should be viewed as a whole'
CATEGORY:
Reducing Costs
February 2010
A number of construction companies could benefit from cost reductions by altering their supply chain strategy, it has been claimed.
Currently...
Tesco 'aims to boost green economy'
CATEGORY:
Improving Process
February 2010
Tesco has confirmed that it is to invest more than £100 million in green technology companies along its supply chain as part of its efforts to bo...
Heinz appoints new chief supply chain officer
CATEGORY:
Continuous Improvement
February 2010
Bob Ostryniec has been appointed to the new role of chief supply chain officer at global food brand HJ Heinz.
The creation of the new role hi...
Transport planning: RHA warns hauliers after recent crime wave
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
Transport planning bosses have been warned to stay vigilant after a number of haulage fleets across the UK were targeted by thieves.
Accordin...
New charity aims to help HGV drivers
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
HGV drivers across the UK could benefit from the launch of a new charity aimed at bringing the haulage industry together and supporting workers.
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Hauliers gear up for FTA Urban Logistics Conference
CATEGORY:
Best Practice
February 2010
Transport planning bosses may wish to register their interest as the Freight Transport Association (FTA) prepares to host its annual Urban Logistics C...
Car makers seek to strengthen UK-based supplier chains
CATEGORY:
Improving Process
February 2010
Global vehicle manufacturers are placing greater focus on building stronger UK-based supply chains, according to new research.
A study commis...
Volvo Trucks technology 'could help improve cost reduction'
CATEGORY:
Reducing Costs
February 2010
Transport planning bosses keen to cut their carbon footprint and improve cost reduction may consider making use of the latest technology from Volvo Tr...
Slough International Freight and Packaging adds Renault truck to fleet
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
Slough International Freight and Packaging has added a new Renault truck to its fleet as it seeks to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
The...
Impending oil crunch 'could threaten UK transport'
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
The UK could face a major hike in the cost of transport and consumer goods unless action is taken to address an impending "oil crunch", busi...
Cumbria to get new £4.6m road bridge
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
Haulage and logistics firms operating in Cumbria may welcome news of new government funding to help build a new bridge over the River Derwent.
Cadbury takeover 'could effect cocoa supply chain'
CATEGORY:
Improving Process
February 2010
Kraft Foods' buyout of UK chocolate maker Cadbury could have a lasting effect on the cocoa supply chain, experts have claimed.
The US-based f...
FTA to celebrate logistics sector's success
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
Logistics chiefs are being invited to celebrate the industry's continued success by attending the Freight Transport Association's (FTA) inaugural annu...
Businesses look to promote integration
CATEGORY:
Continuous Improvement
February 2010
A number of companies are hoping that their supply chain management skills will be able to help them succeed in a supply chain competition.
T...
RHA calls for better truck parking facilities at UK ports
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
The needs of road haulage operators in the UK have been "entirely overlooked" by the government's National Policy Statement on Ports (NPS), ...
FTA's Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme wins backing from Adonis
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
A new scheme from the Freight Transport Association (FTA) designed to help reduce road travel emissions has won backing from the secretary of state fo...
Adonis welcomes carbon reporting from logistics sector
CATEGORY:
Strategic Logistics Planning
February 2010
Secretary of state for transport Lord Adonis has offered his support for a proposal to publicly report the logistics sector's carbon footprint, which ...
M6 toll price rises 'could impact supply chains'
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
The decision to increase prices for the M6 toll road could have major implications for transport firms and supply chains across Britain, it has been c...
RHA calls for end to fuel duty hikes
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
The government has been urged to reduce the burden on UK transport firms and boost the economy by bringing an end to the recent fuel duty rises.
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Commercial Vehicle Operator Show sees 'tremendous' interest
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
Transport planning bosses may still be struggling with the effects of the recession, but the popularity of the latest industry show suggests things co...
Fuel duty cut 'would help ease inflation'
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has challenged the government to help boost business and cut inflation by reducing fuel duty levels for haulie...
Volvo truck helps improve cost reduction
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
A Milton Keynes-based company is reaping the benefits of improved cost reduction and greater efficiency after adding a new Volvo truck to its fleet.
UK manufacturing levels tipped to rise
CATEGORY:
Strategic Logistics Planning
February 2010
Manufacturing levels in the UK are set to rise slightly as demand for British goods overseas continues to pick up, according to the latest estimates.<...
Transport spending 'should be made a priority'
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
Continued investment in the UK's transport infrastructure could provide an £85 billion boost to the economy over the next five years, it has been...
Night-time freight deliveries 'could slash transport costs'
CATEGORY:
Strategic Logistics Planning
February 2010
Increasing the number of night-time freight deliveries could ease congestion, slash transport costs and improve operations for businesses in the UK, i...
DHL strikes new supply chain deal
CATEGORY:
Reducing Costs
February 2010
DHL has agreed a new logistics deal with Petroplus worth £30 million over the next five years.
The deal prolongs a continuing partnershi...
Morrisons unveils £1.5m supply chain project
CATEGORY:
Design to Outsource Logistics
February 2010
UK supermarket chain Morrisons has sealed a £1.5 million deal to help boost its supply chain and increase operational efficiency.
The fi...
Brake launches safety guide for transport planning chiefs
CATEGORY:
Transport
February 2010
Road safety charity Brake has launched a new resource designed to help transport planning bosses improve safety and education for company drivers.
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