Three prominent firms have recently overhauled their planning systems and are reaping the benefits. IKEA has improved forecast accuracy by between 25 and 80 per cent by using a single database and plan. By John Lamb
Browsing: Logistics
Cert has created the Cert drinks network as part of its plan to become the dominant provider of warehousing, transport and consolidated delivery services in the off-trade drinks sector.
Scottish haulier Pollock (Scotrans) has added two new Renault Magnums to its fleet. The new 6×2 Renault Magnum 480s are the first to run in Scotland and have Pollock’s distinctive turquoise and red livery.
With the increasing cost and difficulty of setting up distribution centres in traditional areas, should supply chain professionals be looking towards ports to take on an enhanced role in the supply chain? James Falkner looks at what schemes are currently
‘I want the best answer quickly,’ says the strategy manager, global supply chain at tobacco giant BAT
Skills for Logistics, the Sector Skills Council has unveiled its new “Experience Counts” project, which involves the design and delivery of short customer care learning packages in both print and electronic formats.
Ascroft Transport has taken delivery of two FH-520 Tractor Units specified with a range of home comforts any driver would appreciate.
Baylis Distribution has re-branded the company as Baylis Logistics.
More and more operations include an element of reverse logistics despite the fact that the Eurocrats are still struggling to reach agreement of the final date and shape of the directive of waste electrical goods.
Asda is to appeal against an Employment Tribunal’s £850,000 fine.
