AG Barr, the soft drinks maker best known for Irn-Bru, has set out plans to restructure its supply chain with the closure of its Mansfield site and the creation of a third party operated central distribution hub for the south of the country.
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If nothing else, this recession has emphasised the critical role supply chains play in the smooth running of the economy. As credit became more scarce, so buyers had to become more creative, and indeed, more supportive, of suppliers in order to secure the
Global shipping business Hyundai Merchant Marine and UK-based logistics firm C Butt have combined forces to create a joint venture company called Hyundai and C Butt Solutions.
Yorkshire haulier Ken Mallinson transport has added four new generation Mercedes Actros tractors with range-topping, flat-floored MegaSpace cabs to its fleet.
Freightliner has taken delivery of its first GE Transportation PowerHaul locomotives which provide greater hauling capacity and significant improvements in fuel economy than current locomotives.
Air Liquide UK has extended its contract with CitySprint for three years, with the option to extend for a further two years at the end of that period.
New research led by WRAP and Envirowise is set to discover for the first time the amount of meat and fish waste, and the associated packaging, is ending up as waste is the UK retail supply chain.
Deutsche Post DHL’s contract logistics business turned in a loss of 81 million euros in the third quarter after taking a charge of 141m euros as a result of the insolvency of Arcandor, the German home shopping and department store group.
British Airways World Cargo has reported 30.9 per cent drop in commercial revenue to £250.6 million for the first half.
Homebase is using AutoLogic’s MaxLoad Pro planning software as part of an initiative to deliver Christmas stock, such as trees and decorations, direct to all stores.
