The April 2019 issue of Logistics Manager is out now in print, online as well as for the iPad and Android.
Cover story:
Planning: The G&T challenge
Planning and forecasting throws up some major challenges – ensuring the shelves are stocked with both gin and tonic, for example. So how are companies are rising to the challenge of generating and acting on reliable forecasts…
Analysis: Time to get the freight strategy right for our cities
The mayor of London has just published his freight strategy, but there is a strong argument that he needs a dedicated freight commissioner to make it work…
Commercial vehicles: Critical choices
Moves to reduce emissions means that vehicle purchasing decisions made now could have consequences down the line. the cv show will provide an opportunity to examine the options when gets underway at the end of the month…
Forklifts: Battle of the trucks
Demand for cheap second-hand trucks is on the rise – but used forklifts won’t overtake new models. however, a combination of old and new could make for the most efficient operation…
West Midlands: Something has got to give…
Demand for logistics space is as strong as ever for the west midlands but there are major hurdles to overcome…
Rail freight: The time is ripe…
Strategic rail freight interchanges seem to proliferate in the midlands but are they needed?
