The expansion of the EU has brought new opportunities to northern Italy as the southern conduit between east and west. However, Italy”s neighbours to the east are providing stiff competition in terms of cost and are likely to continue to do so.
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A majority of companies find it hard to recruit suitable people to management roles in logistics, a survey conducted by Logistics Manager has revealed.
Poor on-shelf availability is a cardinal sin in retailing. Out-of-stock situations can have a damaging impact on sales, profitability and customer loyalty. When faced with an out-of-stock, at least 40 per cent of shoppers do not make a substitute purchase
Malory Davies reports on career development opportunities in the grocery logistics market.
The UK is starting to experience a shortage in skilled supply chain professionals, says Hugh Williams, managing director of supply chain planning specialists Hughenden.
The transport and logistics sector saw the lowest management pay rises at a mere 2.
Princes Foods has renewed its contract with Boughey Distribution.
Deutsche Post and Lufthansa are launching a joint cargo airline based in Leipzig, in which they will each hold a 50 per-cent stake.
Culina Logistics plans to open its fourth UK distribution centre at Haverhill Business Park in Suffolk.
Kuehne + Nagel has begun construction of a facility in Dubai Logistics City, set to become the world’s largest supply chain community.
