UK-based distribution company, Advanced Supply Chain, has opened a brand new warehouse in Corby, Northamptonshire, creating an initial 150 jobs.
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Sunwin Services Group benefits from ByBox
Dec 18, 2011
365 days a year = 8,760 hours = 525,600 minutes = 31,536,000 seconds.. ByBox, the field solutions specialist claims to be the only company in the logistics sector in which every business unit works every single one of these seconds.
Vanderlande Industries acquires Beewen
Dec 18, 2011
After working very closely together for many years, Vanderlande Industries and Beewen have agreed on a take-over of Beewen by Vanderlande.
Skillweb introduces tracking enhancement for returns
Dec 18, 2011
Skillweb has extended its end-to-end parcel tracking system to enable couriers and parcel delivery drivers to handle ad hoc returns on behalf of online and catalogue retail customers.
Norbert Dentressangle spruces up Needlefresh supply chain
Dec 18, 2011
Norbert Dentressangle has been appointed by Needlefresh Direct Limited to manage the import and direct distribution of real Christmas trees from Belgium to UK retail outlets within four days of harvesting.
White Arrow Logistics selects Amethyst Systems for Warehousing IT Solution
Dec 18, 2011
Contract warehousing specialist White Arrow Logistics has chosen South West-based software developers Amethyst Systems to provide the IT system for a new warehouse management solution for one of the largest food retailers and manufacturers in the UK.
Yodel clients streamline processes with NetDespatch shipping application
Dec 18, 2011
NetDespatch is helping Yodel, the UK parcel delivery company, to offer advanced on-line shipping solutions to its clients.
Are you the 93%?
Dec 18, 2011
A survey among companies owning and operating fork lift trucks has found that most Thorough Examinations do not meet user expectations. Indeed, a clear majority are confused by what exactly is included and who is responsible for making sure a truck conforms to legal requirements.
DFDS Logistics implements advanced WMS at Larkhall
Dec 18, 2011
A high volume transhipment facility operated by DFDS Logistics at their Larkhall facility near Glasgow has begun implementation of the Empirica WMS from Chess Logistics Technology.
