Christian Salvesen is one of the great names in UK logistics but it has experienced some tough times over the past few years. Malory Davies meets the man who has taken up the challenge of rebuilding its fortunes.
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Sbh.uk has completed a new 12,022 sq m distribution centre for L’Oréal. Located off Junction 27 of the M1, it will store and distribute brands from L’Oréal’s Luxury Product Division.
Supply chain costs as a percentage of revenue are increasing for retailers. A new strategic approach is needed if costs are to be minimised and margins increased. So, what makes a winning retail supply chain?
The move to more frequent deliveries of smaller consignments is accelerating the growth in light and multi-purpose vehicle markets. James Falkner looks at some of the latest innovations.
Derrick Potter, founder and executive chairman of the Potter Group, has been appointed senior vice-chairman of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA).
Clothing retailers are turning to rapid response supply chains to deliver a cutting edge – leading to 50 per cent reduction in out-ofstocks and a three per cent improvement in margins. This, along with the rising importance of internet sales, is creating
W H Malcolm is fitting its entire fleet of vehicles with Tiss “Standard” anti-siphon device.
Target Express has won a three-year multi-million pound deal with UK Leisurewear to distribute goods both internationally and around the UK.
The maxim ‘The customer is king’ has always held true in retailing. The problem is ‘the king’ is now more demanding than ever.
Local sourcing is a relatively new challenge to the supply chains of retailers in the UK, but one which looks set to grow in significance.