A cut price European retailer has taken a 93,500 sq ft warehouse at Croudace Properties’ Barnwood Point scheme in Gloucester on a five-year lease.
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More than 150,000 containers are now travelling around Europe carrying an RFID tag, as a result of a project by CHEP in association with suppliers Microsoft, Infosys and RF Identics.
Companies need to be aware that procurement isn’t just about saving money, according to Johan Denekamp, group chief executive of 4C Associates.
UK sports retailer Sportsdirect.com has fitted its 60-strong fleet of trucks with TruckProtect’s anti-siphon devices to deter fuel thieves.
European retailer WE Fashion has selected Oracle Retail applications to support its growth, help improve profitability and operational flexibility.
Drinks logistics company, Tradeteam, has crowned Colin Bowan who is based at Hams Hall in Birmingham its truck driver of the year.
Sustainable sourcing and supply chains offer true competitive advantage, argue Jeremy Hammant and Alan Braithwaite of LCP Consulting.
Global sourcing has become a critical part of the supply chain mix, but with trade slowing having a clear understanding of supply chain costs is a top priority.
The downturn in UK manufacturing slowed in April, according to the CIPS/Markit Purchasing Managers’ Index.
Many companies fail to identify the hidden costs and risks of outsourcing to production manufacturers in low cost countries, according to the findings of a report looking at sportswear companies commissioned by Lawson Software.
