To gain the benefits of outsourcing, many firms will have either to become more adept at the process as a core competency or be willing to outsource the outsourcing process istself.
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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
While car industry chiefs usually highlight labour costs and productivity as the main drivers of change, the supply chain holds the potential for some big wins
— and ones that are perhaps more immediately
realisable.
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.
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
For years, retailers and their suppliers have been eulogising the need to collaborate – supported by a bewildering array of IT systems and an equally confusing assortment of acronym very little true collaboration has occurred — but finally that looks set
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
Having set up its second warehouse, a dedicated fulfilment centre in Tebay, Cumbria, Trans Haul decided to maximise pallet space at its new Leighton Buzzard distribution centre. This was achieved through leasing two Bendi forklift trucks from
As previous years may have been dubbed the year of ‘Collaboration’ or perhaps, ‘ERP’, there can be little doubt that 2005 will be exalted as ‘the year of RFID’. And although it may be tempting to dismiss this prominent subject as just ‘hype’, elevated to
