It’s arguable that global sourcing is changing traditional distribution patterns. But now, with the road transport system being affected by the rising price of fuel, are we now entering a new era where intermodality rules?
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Bulk and container haulier, Bulmers Logistics, has taken delivery of 10 new 6×2 Renault Premiums as the company continues to expand its business.
UPS has appointed Jim Barber to managing director, UPS UK & Ireland. Barber replaces Bill Caplan, who has taken on a post with UPS in the United States.
Some companies outsource as a matter of course, while others have been taking supply chain operations back in-house.
Managing change in a retail supply chain is a problem that many retail supply chain directors have to face at some point, but few will experience the challenge of combining two supply chains into one.
GeoPost, a subsidiary of the French Groupe La Poste, has reported a recorded turnover of £1.73 billion in 2005, representing an increase of 6.2 per cent.
Target Express has won three gold awards at this year’s RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards.
The Disney Store has awarded TNT Logistics its UK distribution contract.
Argos Direct, the home shopping arm of the high street retailer, has selected Paragon’s Multi Depot routeing and scheduling software as part of a drive to improve its transport planning capability.
