Research has shown that logistics is core to the economy – but try telling that to the planners. Liza Helps takes a closer look at the problem.
Browsing: Analysis
The NHS supply chain in Scotland is going through a major change with the opening of its new national distribution centre. Tom McKenzie is the man charged with making a success of it.
Liza Helps discovers that there is still a north-south divide for the suppliers of logistics property.
Safety regulations surrounding the design and construction of storage and racking installations have changed. Now, says James Falkner, the client will not be able to appoint a planning supervisor and must take full responsibility for health and safety.
www.logisticsmanager.com
Lorry and van drivers are using mobile devices more and more to help them do their jobs better, however recent changes in the law are affecting the way they can legally be used. James Falkner reports on the pitfalls.
By January 2008, almost all vans and light trucks using an electronic accelerator will be required to carry a speed limiter.
TomTom has launched a navigation device with a built-in subscriber identity module (SIM) card specifically designed for commercial vehicles.
Paragon Software Systems and Isotrak have come together to produce a complete fleet management package.
On the 27 March, Ofcom, the watchdog for the telecommunication industry, announced new charge controls limiting the amount that mobile network operators (MNO) can charge other telephone companies for connecting calls on their mobile networks, applying in
