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Shimano Savoye PTS picking tray system
Jun 08, 2009
Savoye will design and build an advanced PTS Picking Tray System at Shimanos European distribution centre in Nunspeet in The Netherlands.
APC Overnight offers low-cost magazine delivery service
Jun 08, 2009
A new cost-effective magazine delivery service from APC Overnight offers a new option for printers, publishers and mail-order firms to distribute their publications.
Logistics & transport industry should follow green lead of Scottish whisky
Jun 08, 2009
All logistics and transport businesses should follow the lead set by the Scottish whisky industry, by pulling together to minimise impact on the environment
Flexibility of distribution workers helps save jobs
Jun 08, 2009
Some 27% of distribution workers have had their pay cut since the recession began. One in four (27%) have experienced a reduction in hours and one in three (33%) have lost benefits.
Special Thorworld ramp solves vehicle access problem
Jun 08, 2009
Installing a made-to-measure Thorworld yard ramp to allow vehicles to drive into a basement unloading area has solved a problem and saved money for DX
Delivery Co. has cut fleet mileage
Jun 08, 2009
Delivery Co. cuts fleet mileage by 25% and achieves major cost and environmental savings with Optraks vehicle routing software.
Agility acquires Mexico-based freight forwarding company
Jun 08, 2009
Agility has acquired its longstanding partner in Mexico - Trafinsa S.A
Hyster celebrates 80 years of success in 2009
Jun 08, 2009
Hyster marks 80 years in the materials handling business and today is still setting standards in the industry.
ASDA toys with idea of expanding Pall-Ex collection and delivery service
Jun 08, 2009
The success of an innovative scheme means that it could be rolled out across other sections of the store.