Construction is one of the UK’s largest industries. Contributing 10% to the UK’s GDP its output is three times that of agriculture and larger than any single manufacturing industry. It also has the largest workforce – employing more than two million peopl
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Toyota spent 30 years perfecting the concept of lean manufacturing. It tweaked, it dabbled, it questioned, and it refused to accept conventional wisdom. We all know the result: supply chain professionals still identify the car giant’s operation as a near-
RMC’s UK Cement Division has installed a global positioning system (GPS) and Go-Del indicator in each of its 194 articulated vehicles to optimise logistics resources and improve customer service.
Cert Logistics, which specialises in the bonded warehousing and distribution of fine wines and spirits, has opted to use the Loadhog Lid packaging system to ensure the safe handling and transport of returns throughout its network. With a s
Here’s how one global medical technology and healthcare company has cured its supply chain problems by becoming more demand-driven.
Northumberland-based natural mineral water bottler and distributor Abbey Well has taken delivery of six high-specification Volvo FH12 tractor units on a five-year contract hire deal with Volvo Trucks.
An estimated 25% of factory and warehouse accidents occur in the loading bay. High levels of human and mechanical traffic combined with a low appreciation of the risks involved,
Though he claims once to have had a ‘real’ job with British Steel, the president of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport is that rare breed — a career consultant and academic who feels no need to apologise
Network Rail can now remotely monitor and control its rapid response vehicles having upgraded its existing fleet management system to improve the operation of the vehicles, which are permanently on hand to offer ‘first aid’ in rail operations including ta
ASG Services has increased its involvement at Nippon Express’ distribution centre in Leicestershire extending its role as a single source of supply for floor marking, labelling and warehouse signage. The company has now completed installin
