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Vehicle manufactures operating in the West face significant challenges, with static markets, over-production, price competition and high labour rates creating an environment of slim margins for both OEMs and suppliers alike. The supply chain will play a p

Times are hard for car manufacturers and their suppliers. Over-capacity is hitting margins and competition from the East is fierce, and yet OEM’s in the West are having to look to new eco-friendly models to cater for a more environmentally conscious consu

Irrespective of its diminutive size, owners of the trendy Smart Car have the same high expectations as owners of large luxury vehicles. So when spare parts are required, a service offering of 99 per cent within 24 hours is essential. Small wonder then tha

Reach trucks have lead the way in conventional warehouse applications, but as warehousing operations become more sophisticated, top-end machines and niche products are using new technology to increase efficiency. Nick Allen

Reverse Logistics is now moving up the supply chain agenda and Cranfield University is organising a seminar on the issue, entitled Retail Returns: Managing the Reverse Supply Chain, on 4th July.

Duncan Smillie, managing director of the mobile computing company Psion Teklogix, believes that the shift towards a greater use of voice technology is probably one of the most significant events in the logistics industry at the moment.

With Wincanton’s emergence last year as the UK’s largest publicly-quoted third party logistics provider, its chief executive is under more intense scrutiny than ever. He talks to Malory Davies.

Two years ago, Linde launched its X range and challenged the basic template for the design of the reach truck. James Falkner looks at how manufacturers are approaching truck design for the sector.