The recent UK Consumer Home Delivery Review - 2012 from Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG) highlights that, as shown in last year's survey, consumers continue to have the same frustrations around un-successful first-time, on-time delivery of their goods and the lack of real-time information as to the whereabouts of those goods during the delivery process.
News,case studies and product information relating to material handling,supply chain and distribution.
All the latest news and views from the world of material handling, logistics, freight forwarding and distribution. This section of the site carries articles relating to new contract wins, product launches, opinion from the trade associations, government departments, research analysts, the vendor community as well as case studies of material handling integration projects across Europe.
All key equipment sectors are covered, ranging from AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) ForkLift Trucks, Automated Storage Equipment, Conveyors and Sortation, Dock Equipment, Overhead Handling Equipment, Packaging and Labelling Solutions, Pallets & Containers,Transport and Distribution, Racking & Shelving as well as Trade Shows and Industry Events.
Roberts Mart sends manual updates packing with Syspro data import utility
Apr 22, 2012
Leeds-based flexible packaging manufacturer Roberts Mart & Co Ltd is installing a new Syspro enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to drive efficiency improvements for both sides of its business Romar, which manufacturers polyethylene film, and Roberts Mart, which converts the film into a wide range of packaging solutions.
Pulleyn Transport invests in 3PL customer service with DeltaWMS warehouse performance system
Apr 22, 2012
Reading-based Pulleyn Transport has installed warehouse performance system 'DeltaWMS' with RF scanning to enhance its 3PL offering for the company's 40+ customers.
Fortec Distribution Network delivers 99% of deliveries on time
Apr 22, 2012
The Fortec Distribution Network is providing customers with excellent service by beating its own ambitious targets for on-time delivery, according to the latest figures.
Prime Minister Visits System Training
Apr 22, 2012
Prime Minster David Cameron MP visited System Training's headquarters recently to meet apprentices.
Successful first week at Palletline for Miniclipper Logistics
Apr 22, 2012
Palletline has welcomed a new member into its premier palletised distribution network, Bedfordshire based Miniclipper Logistics. Kevin Buchanan, Palletline Managing Director, said: "We're thrilled to be joined by such a prestigious player in the industry.
Flexi announces European HiTech version of articulated truck
Apr 22, 2012
Articulated forklift truck manufacturer, Flexi Narrow Aisle Ltd, has announced the launch of a new European HiTech version of its Flexi VNA AC truck.
TomTom Business Solutions helps Towergate reduce fleet insurance premiums
Apr 22, 2012
TomTom and Towergate have joined forces to reduce road risk and lower fleet insurance premiums for businesses as part of Towergate's Fleetcare+ product.
Kewill takes flight as consortium leader for e-freight@Singapore
Apr 22, 2012
Kewill has been selected, by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA), as one of the three consortia to develop Infocomm Technology (ICT) solutions to manage paperless airfreight processes in Singapore, as part of the e-freight@Singapore programme.
