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March 2009

TM Logistics introduces fleet-wide vehicle tracking

CATEGORY:

Improving Process

March 2009

Distribution services group TM Logistics has introduced advanced vehicle tracking technology across its entire fleet.

As reported by Fleet Di...

Lloyd Fraser plots new logistics centre

CATEGORY:

Fashion, Furnishing and Homeware

March 2009

Fashion logistics group Lloyd Fraser has unveiled proposals for a new distribution centre, it has been reported.

The firm is currently waitin...

BMW supply chain tactics 'a crucial lesson'

CATEGORY:

Best Practice

March 2009

A Financial Times report detailing BMW's choice to increase recruitment in its risk monitoring department effectively highlights the crucial impact a ...

Ingram Micro reveal supply chain awards

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

March 2009

Technology distributor and sales company Ingram Micro announced this week the winners of its 2008 Supply Chain Excellence Awards.

A total of ...

New supply chain book from Research and Markets

CATEGORY:

Specialist Advice

March 2009

A new book which examines the ways in which companies can improve their supply chains has been published by Research and Markets.

Written by ...

Sterling Commerce executive wins supply chain award

CATEGORY:

Best Practice

March 2009

The retail global industry executive for Sterling Commerce has won a supply chain industry award.

Sterling announced yesterday (March 24th) t...

IBM to help provide logistical boost for Volkswagen

CATEGORY:

Manufacturing and Industrial

March 2009

IBM is teaming up with Volkswagen Group to help improve the vehicle manufacturer's supply chain.

The company announced yesterday (March 24th)...

DHL Supply Chain wins Quality Award

CATEGORY:

Improving Service

March 2009

DHL Supply Chain has become one of the first businesses to pick up a Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) Quality Award.

It has won the Best Business ...

New warehouse contracts for Wincanton

CATEGORY:

Warehouse Planning, Design and Build

March 2009

Logistics company Wincanton has been awarded two new UK-based warehousing and transport contracts.

The first is a renewal of a long-term cont...

Supermarkets criticised by NFU over milk discounts

CATEGORY:

Food and Drink

March 2009

Two of the UK's leading supermarket chains have come under fire for as a result of their pricing plans for milk.

According to the National ...

University deal for Miller

CATEGORY:

Government and Public Sector

March 2009

In a move that will likely see the creation of jobs in the supply chain industry, Miller Construction has been awarded a multi-million pound contract ...

Pork industry meets to discuss supply chain issues

CATEGORY:

Food and Drink

March 2009

Representatives from the UK's pork industry have gathered to discuss various issues currently affecting its supply chain.

The Pig Meat Task F...

New location for Kia parts operation

CATEGORY:

Warehouse Planning, Design and Build

March 2009

Automobile company Kia Motors has decided to move the operations of its parts manufacture.

The company has made plans to relocate to a bigger...

Car industry 'facing serious supply chain issues'

CATEGORY:

Specialist Advice

March 2009

The car industry's supply chain is under distinct pressure from a reduced level of supply and uncertainty of the government's level of support, Laura ...

Livestock supply chain faces quick turnaround

CATEGORY:

Food and Drink

March 2009

The UK's livestock supply chain had a sharp turnaround to focus on larger exports to Europe in 2008, as the value of the Pound fell against the Euro, ...

Focus on supply chains in the developing world

CATEGORY:

Warehouse Planning, Design and Build

March 2009

The Logistics Association of Australia (LAA) and Maeve Magner, director of global supply chain at the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDs Initiative (Chai), h...

Sustainability focus growing in food supply chain

CATEGORY:

Strategic Logistics Planning

March 2009

Research company the Aberdeen Group has found that sustainability in the food supply chain has become a crucial issue to the top performers in the sec...

Supply chain corruption 'larger threat' in downturn

CATEGORY:

Best Practice

March 2009

Ethical Corporation, an ethical business publisher, has thrown the spotlight on ways in which businesses in the West can ensure corruption in their su...

Greggs bakers aims for supply chain revamp

CATEGORY:

Improving Service

March 2009

High street bakery chain Greggs has announced it is examining possibilities concerning the chance to improve profit levels through adapting its supply...

China's supply chain 'less robust than hoped'

CATEGORY:

Manufacturing and Industrial

March 2009

The growing number of bankruptcies in China is providing for worrying forecasts, it has been claimed, as the supply chains of many companies hoping fo...

Vaccines supply chain provider receives two awards

CATEGORY:

Pharmaceuticals, Medical Products and Personal Care

March 2009

Coldpack, an insulated packaging solutions provider, has recently scooped two awards celebrating the quality of work it has contributed to supply chai...

Supply chain choices 'more reserved' this year

CATEGORY:

Strategic Logistics Planning

March 2009

Suppliers which demonstrate the ability to innovate and adapt to the new challenges created by the current economic climate will be those most highly ...

CDP offers insight into supply chain threats

CATEGORY:

Government and Public Sector

March 2009

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), a not-for-profit organisation which aims to measure and help reduce the amount of carbon used by businesses acros...

NIA launches nuclear supply chain awareness

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

March 2009

The UK Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has marked the launch of its Nuclear Supply Chain Development Programme with a joint conference held with th...

NME celebrates go-live

CATEGORY:

Reducing Costs

March 2009

Food manufacturer Nestle Middle East (NME) yesterday (March 4th) celebrated the go-live of its latest co-ordination of business architecture.

Primark amends supply chain

CATEGORY:

Improving Service

March 2009

Discount fashion retailer Primark has announced that it is to tackle issues of ethical sourcing and employment via its supply chain.

The ret...

Supply chain conference gears up in Texas

CATEGORY:

Reducing Costs

March 2009

The 8th annual Global Supply Chain Conference (GSCC) is to be hosted tomorrow (March 4th) in Fort Worth, Texas.

Beginning with a breakfast at...

Supply chain issues found to cut revenues

CATEGORY:

Strategic Logistics Planning

March 2009

With many companies seeking to cut costs during the recession, a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report found that supply chain management offers a great...

Carbon tracking still in infancy in supply chains

CATEGORY:

Continuous Improvement

March 2009

Only one in ten supply chain managers actively model their company's supply chain carbon footprint, recent research has discovered.

A survey...

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