There was a time when it was enough to be either different or cheaper. Now, a more complex and challenging environment is driving companies to leverage aspects such as innovation and product portfolio management as value levers for growth. By Jerker Funne
Browsing: Logistics
On the face of it, TDG’s annual results are nothing to write home about. Sales have risen slightly to £510m and operating profit is up slightly to £19.6m. So why are there smiles on the faces in Victoria Street – even if they are fairly cautious ones?
Keeping a massive network of small stores supplied with fresh food presents a massive logistical challenge. Mark Aylwin, supply chain director of Musgrave Budgeons Londis explains how he is going about it.
Tradeteam, part of DHL Exel, has won a four-year contract worth more than £60 million with Mitchells & Butlers which has brand names such as All Bar One, Harvesters and Vintage Inns.
Neil Fawcett, Eddie Stobart’s divisional director believes flexibility and responsiveness are the keys to their approach and recent growth.
‘On demand’ IT services have come of age and may be considered more than just an interim solution. By Sam Tulip
Norbert Dentressangle has won a five year renewal with Ikea to manage its Doncaster distribution centre which was opened in 2001.
A new alliance has been launched to take on the giants of the third party logistics world.
Dachser pushes ahead into global forwarding, as Kuehne + Nagel boosts organic growth in Contract Logistics. By John Manners-Bell
Renault Trucks UK will launch its Euro 4 strategy at the Commercial Vehicle Show, 25-27 April 2006 at the NEC, Birmingham.
