Gist is celebrating a five-year extension to its partnership with Carlsberg UK by opening and managing a new 13,470 sq m (144,937.2 sq ft) regional distribution centre in Leeds.
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Anthony Mitchell describes some recent trends in healthcare logistics and offers support in the ongoing battle against counterfeit medicines
The ailing pharmaceutical supply chain is going to have to get in shape to face the challenges of increased risk management and the medicine it needs might not taste too nice. By Chris Lewis
During 2005, one out of every four trucks sold in the UK was a DAF, according to end-of-year statistics from DAF Trucks.
Money counts in the international express business – increasingly only the big networks with the big networks with the big volumes have the economies of scale to compete effectively, while domestically margins are under pressure. We look at the implicatio
Nothing is certain anymore. Commercial environments are in constant flux, with new competitors arising from unexpected channels and ways of doing business shifting to online models. The companies that are to win out are those that are capable of adapting
What competencies and skills are most useful for ‘enlightened’ management of the supply chain? Our round table looked for best practice in developing the right skill set. By Chris Lewis
Rising supply chain complexity is driving a need for sophisticated warehouse management systems that can deliver improved customer service and cost reduction – visibility up and down the chain is crucial. Are your systems up to it? By John Lamb
Protek-dor has launched a range of Trailergard devices which, it says, cannot be cut by bolt cutters and may be used with a security seal to instantly show any attempts of break-in.
Two recent reports on European logistics have highlighted the opportunities for third party logistics companies and distribution warehouse developers.