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Transportation contract management growing in both importance and scale – Aberdeen Group
July 20, 2010
In a newly released report, Aberdeen Group surveyed over 200 companies and found that transportation contract management is growing in both importance and scale.

Consolidation centre increases capacity by 20 per cent
July 28, 2010
Based in Redditch, Worcestershire, Oakland International is a third party logistics (3PL) services provider that specialises in ambient, chilled and frozen food storage and distribution.

10th Boeing 747F joins AirBridgeCargo Airlines' fleet
July 27, 2010
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), the scheduled cargo airline of Russia's Volga-Dnepr Group, has taken delivery of its third Boeing 747-400 freighter in four months, increasing its total fleet to 10 B747F.

BRT International aims high as a recession start up
July 20, 2010
They may not be the new kids on the block but Tony Yeo and Tony Rosser have launched their new venture, BRT International with a long-term sustainable business plan that not even a global recession couldn't knock.

NYK Logistics wins UKWA Environment Award 2010
July 20, 2010
NYK Logistics UK Ltd has won the Environment Award at the UK Warehouse Association's (UKWA) annual Awards for Warehousing.

Pieminister delivers overnight with APC
July 20, 2010
Pie maker Pieminister is feeding the nation with next day 'Handled with Care' deliveries from APC Overnight.

3663 reduces logistics transport operations cost with the help of Microlise
July 20, 2010
Consistently seeking to improve service and optimise efficiency in order to maintain a competitive edge, 3663 set itself a target of a 5% cost saving across its logistics transport operations.

UKWA chairman calls on Tories to honor pre-election pledge
July 14, 2010
Derrick Potter, chairman of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA), has called on the Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond, to fulfil the Conservative Party's pre-election pledge to introduce a fuel duty stabiliser, at the earliest opportunity.

CLEF Group launches drive to boost logistics industry
July 14, 2010
Cumbria Logistics Employer Forum has given details of its plans to meet five key objectives in a bid to boost the economy in Cumbria.

Rexel electrifies daily transport planning with Paragon system
July 13, 2010
Electrical supplies specialist, Rexel UK, has implemented an advanced computer system for coordinating next day deliveries to contractors throughout North West England.

Camfil Farr filters transport management with Masternaut satellite tracking and mobile PDA system
July 13, 2010
Global air filtration company Camfil Farr has moved forward UK-wide productivity and customer service levels with real-time vehicle tracking and PDA software from Masternaut Three X.

Global healthcare logistics improvements highlighted
July 07, 2010
Supply chain Consultancy firm, Bisham, recently completed a major research project to address some of the problems increasingly associated with the cold chain distribution of modern vaccines.

Rickmers christens four containerships with a combined capacity of 52,400 TEU during a ceremony at the HHI Ulsan shipyard
July 06, 2010
Even for Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s largest shipyard group, it was a remarkable occasion.

Seafield Logistics wins a warehousing and distribution contract with Tommy Tucker
July 02, 2010
The UK based confectionery manufacturer Tommy Tucker has awarded Seafield Logistics a warehousing and distribution contract.

Fleet on the road to expansion with Jaama Technology
July 02, 2010
Plan Fleet Services is using Jaama's software system to deliver significant administrative savings and improved operational information, alongside driver and fleet decision-maker value-added benefits.

CEVA: Making a difference to modern utilities
June 28, 2010
Supply chain company CEVA Logistics has used its 13 years of utilities sector expertise to produce a research study that sheds light on the supply chain challenges that modern utilities will face over the next five years.

Logistics security scrutinised at DHL & Reliance conference
June 28, 2010
Reliance Security partnered with DHL Supply Chain to successfully present the Logistics Security Conference recently, which was hosted by the Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon, Warwickshire.

Lingerie manufacturer partners with Menlo Worldwide in the UK
June 28, 2010
As part of Triumph’s initiative designed to restructure and improve the competitiveness of its overall UK business, an agreement has been signed with Menlo Worldwide Logistics (Menlo), effective 1 July 2010.

Pall-Ex announces expansion with new member, P2P
June 25, 2010
Pallets 2 Parcels Express Delivery Service (P2P) has joined Pall-Ex, the UK’s leading palletised freight network.

Distribution Videos

Despatch Automation
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Despatch and Logistics Solutions for the Future.

Innovate Logistics: Video Case Study
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Tim Bolam, group operations development director, explains in this video clip how losing just a short amount of time in a chilled operation can quickly escalate into a major supply chain problem.

A Day in the Life...
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The "Day in the Life" video highlights the various issues faced by the transport office

SCA Packaging Case Study
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SCA opperate from over 200 locations in 29 countries. They installed a fully integrated supply chain management system fron EFACS.

Wild Robotic Ride!
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Rather him than me, I feel sick just watching it!

SCANIA - What a truck!
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IT helps - An intelligent approach to road safety

Donaldson takes control of European distribution with Manhattan Associates
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In-sourcing the EDC, with the help of Manhattan’s Warehouse Management system.

TNT Fashion Case Study
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TNT Fashion Group has proved that the WMS system can give a 20% productivity saving just by controlling the flow of product.

Distribution Research

Fuel for Thought: Strategies for Counteracting Soaring Oil Prices
September 30, 2009
It’s difficult to identify any area of business—or of life, for that matter—that hasn’t been affected at some level by skyrocketing fuel prices. When the price of oil surges to record levels, businesses along every link of the supply chain feel the pain.

The 2010 Trends in Yard Management Systems by ADMi
March 24, 2010
The 2010 Trends in Yard Management Systems survey provides a comprehensive look at the satisfaction with customers’ existing yard management systems and the willingness to invest in yard management systems in the near future.

6 Best Practices to Improve Compliance with a Restricted Party Screening Solution
April 06, 2010
RPS is the process that a company goes through to ensure that they are not engaging in trade with a government sanctioned party.This white paper shows how to select and get the fastest return from your screening investment.

Exclusive Transport & Logistics Sector research proves reducing costs is still core for businesses

Exclusive new research by Transport Intelligence (TI) and Kewill, has confirmed that Transport and Logistics Service Providers have had to implement cost saving measures and make operational efficiencies in response to the economic climate.

Why Your Company Needs A Parcel Shipping Solution
White Paper
This white paper looks at the advantages that can be gained from using a multi-carrier solution.

Material Handling Glossary
Daifuku Europe
Industry terms & definitions

Getting to grips with manual handling
A short guide
This booklet explains the problems associated with manual handling and sets out best practice in dealing with them. The advice is intended for managers of small firms or similar organisations.

Quick Diary Dates

Logis-Tech
14-17th Setember 2010, Tokyo

360°IT
22nd - 23rd September 2010, Earls Cort, London

Supply Chain World
25th - 26th October 2010, Munich, Germany

Logistica Netherlands
10-14th Nov 2010

IMHX 2010
16th - 19th November, Birmingham 2010

Manutention
22-25th Nov 2010, Paris

Emballage Paris(packaging)
22-25th Nov 2010, France

CeMat
2nd-6th May 2011, Hannover

Cemat 2011
2nd - 6th May 2011, Hannover, Germany

Movint Expologistica
27-29th Oct 2011

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YourLogisticsTV.com Logistics & Material Handling Videos

Creating cost efficiency by reducing injuries in the warehouse
July 27, 2010
Manual load handling can involve lengthy periods of work carrying out repetitive movements or in uncomfortable postures, and is therefore a major risk factor for Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs).

Carton live keeps order picking lean
July 14, 2010
Carton Live Storage keeps lean supply chain practice flowing. Edward Hutchison, managing director of BITO Storage Systems explains why.

Adapting to freezing conditions
July 06, 2010
The UK frozen food market has grown significantly. If the trend is sustained cold store operators will come under pressure to adopt the same efficient order picking techniques in their cold stores as they do in ambient and chilled foods warehouses.

England stands still - the World Cup cuts commercial road usage in half
June 25, 2010
Data released by Cybit, the online Telematics provider, shows vehicle usage fell by 49 percent in the hour leading up to kick-off of the England v Slovenia match.

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