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August 2009

'Continuous improvement' seen in economy

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Continuous Improvement

August 2009

The UK will soon emerge from the economic downturn, according to commentary on the market's continuous improvement.

Defaqto, a financial data...

Cost reduction 'needed for hauliers'

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Reducing Costs

August 2009

Cost reductions are needed in order to preserve the British haulier industry, it has been claimed.

Responding to the government's proposal to...

High-mileage drivers 'least supportive of safety cameras'

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Improving Process

August 2009

Commercial drivers concerned with supply chain process improvement may have their own opinion about the effectiveness of speed cameras.

A rec...

Topics highlighted for "open and frank" transport planning talks

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Improving Service

August 2009

A number of issues that may affect logistics transport planning have been highlighted for discussion at an upcoming workshop.

IBEC are organi...

Cost reduction: FTA calls for lower bridge tolls

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Reducing Costs

August 2009

In supply chain cost reduction news, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called for the government to rethink tolls on the Severn Bridge.
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HMRC considers outsourcing tax work

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Government and Public Sector

August 2009

Tax returns work may be subject to outsourcing, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) proposals.

Processing tax documents may become the...

Benefits of outsourcing supply chain strategy revealed

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Strategic Logistics Planning

August 2009

Outsourcing logistics and supply chain functions can hold many advantages for businesses, one expert has suggested.

Writing in MHW magazine, ...

Future is in 'electric delivery vehicles'

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Reducing Costs

August 2009

The future for the commercial sector lies in electric vehicles, it has been claimed.

Environmentally-friendly autos could be an effective way...

RHA appoints new head of technical services

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Transport

August 2009

In news that may affect those who work within logistics transport planning, the Road Haulage Association has appointed a new head of technical service...

Process improvement 'needed to minimise air cargo risk'

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Transport

August 2009

There is a need for process improvement in the air freight transport sector after it was found to contain numerous security shortcomings, reports sugg...

Apprenticeships could help supply chain transport planning

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Transport

August 2009

Apprenticeships - which could cover supply chain transport planning - have been highlighted as possible paths for school leavers.

Rob Foulsto...

Process improvement: Women 'safer drivers than men'

CATEGORY:

Improving Process

August 2009

Managers who are looking at supply chain process improvement may want to employ additional female commercial drivers, if the following comments are an...

HPI warns over bike cloning

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Transport

August 2009

Transport planning for any kind of vehicle fleet needs to consider what risks are exposed day to day.

But according to data company HPI, ther...

Drug-driving campaign 'could help' logistics transport planning

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Best Practice

August 2009

Those concerned with logistics transport planning might like to take note of a new drug-driving campaign.

Currently, there is a lack of aware...

Continuous improvement 'saves haulage jobs'

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Continuous Improvement

August 2009

Efforts of continuous improvement have been a success for one haulage company that has managed to save nearly 70 jobs.

Two months ago, employ...

New boss for transport planning and haulage company

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Transport

August 2009

Liam Reid, former owner of Reid Transport, a transport planning and haulage company, has ploughed funds into Chambers Coaches.

According to t...

The Nation votes for its favourite driving tunes

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Transport

August 2009

In news that may be of interest to transport planning professionals, Meatloaf's Bat Out of Hell has been voted the number one driving song.

A...

Transport planning to lose out in business closure

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Transport

August 2009

Anglesey Aluminium recently rejected a government bail-out deal that would have seen £48 million offered to the firm to maintain production.
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Transport planning bosses could help alleviate worker stress

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Strategic Logistics Planning

August 2009

Employers, including those in transport planning and logistics outsourcing, should be mindful of workers who have survived redundancy.

Accord...

Transport planning 'essential for businesses'

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Transport

August 2009

Businesses have been reminded of the importance of transport planning by one expert.

Advantage, a travel management organisation, has advised...

Cost reduction 'can be achieved through green policies'

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Reducing Costs

August 2009

Businesses, including those in warehouse design and logistics outsourcing, could cut their costs through implementing environmentally-friendly practic...

Committee report 'good news' for logistics professionals

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Transport

August 2009

Logistics outsourcing professionals may be pleased to hear the Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed a new report from the government.

UK 'gold standard' being tarnished

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Transport

August 2009

Those in transport planning and logistics outsourcing have been advised on how two issues are causing embarrassment to the UK sector.

Follow...

People transport planning 'should prepare journeys this weekend'

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Strategic Logistics Planning

August 2009

Workers responsible for logistics transport planning over the August bank holiday weekend may want to take note of the following advice.

Dere...

Transport planning could be affected by RAC director's plans

CATEGORY:

Improving Process

August 2009

Reports have emerged that one expert is calling for changes in the law which may affect those in logistics transport planning.

The Financial ...

Iveco deal 'could cut costs' for those in transport planning

CATEGORY:

Reducing Costs

August 2009

Businesses looking at supply chain transport planning may welcome a new package that has been announced by one van manufacturer this week.

Iv...

Volvo's safety device 'reduces costs' for user

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Continuous Improvement

August 2009

Businesses looking at ways of continuous improvement might be interested in a device that promises to reduce costs and keep the user safe.

Vo...

Boss in transport planning 'confident over Olympics concerns'

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Transport

August 2009

The transport planning boss for the 2012 Olympics has claimed the games will not disrupt the business of hauliers.

Hugh Sumner, Olympic Deli...

Transport planning workers warned over calls behind the wheel

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Transport

August 2009

Professionals working in transport planning may like to take note of a new warning concerning the use of mobiles in cars.

Research conducted ...

Fuel duty 'serious concern' for transport planning

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Transport

August 2009

Businesses and transport planning professionals may be among those who have expressed concern over the forthcoming fuel duty hike.

The govern...

Transport planning 'can avoid tyre damage'

CATEGORY:

Transport

August 2009

Transport planning professionals can reduce the amount of damage to haulage vehicle tyres through a series of measures.

ATS Euromaster claime...

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