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Bullet Express turn to Smart Telematics to enhance driver performance

1 Bullet Express turn to Smart Telematics to enhance driver performance

Bullet Express, the UK logistics specialist, has invested in Smart Telematics from Navman Wireless to help promote efficient and safe driver behaviour across its fleet of 36 vehicles.

CEVA extends 26-year relationship with Crown Paints in the UK

2 CEVA extends 26-year relationship with Crown Paints in the UK

CEVA Logistics, the global supply chain management company, has announced that the company has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract to manage Crown Paints' trade warehouse operation, nationwide distribution of retail and trade product and inter-site and bulk transport movements.

Increased productivity for wrapping with air cushions

3 Increased productivity for wrapping with air cushions

AIRplus Bubble by Storopack is an on demand protective air cushion packaging used for the wrapping of products. As an alternative to off-the-shelf bubble wrap, the on-demand system cuts costs for storage and handling.

Palletforce members celebrate success

4 Palletforce members celebrate success

Palletforce hosted its annual Gala Awards Dinner recently, a ceremony celebrating the success of its members.

Total Logistics produces handy reference on supply chain principles

5 Total Logistics produces handy reference on supply chain principles

Independent supply chain consultants Total Logistics have published a seven-stage guide to developing best-in-class supply chain operations.

Palletforce develops live tracking iPhone app

6 Palletforce develops live tracking iPhone app

Palletised freight network Palletforce has developed a new 'live tracking' mobile iPhone app. The app, which is called Palletforce Pallet Tracking, is now available as a free download from the iTunes App store.

ByBox acquires PPR Solutions

7 ByBox acquires PPR Solutions

Two years after it took a majority stake in the company, ByBox, the UK provider of field service solutions, has acquired the remainder of PPR Solutions to further reinforce its "end to end" supply chain offering.

Delivery companies act as a reflection of nearly half of British SMEs

8 Delivery companies act as a reflection of nearly half of British SMEs

Small businesses in Britain who deliver goods see their delivery company as a reflection of their own brand, a survey has revealed. Nearly half (49%) of all senior decision makers in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) surveyed who deliver goods feel that the delivery company they use is a reflection of their company brand.

Goplasticpallets.com secures UK distribution of Hyrack

9 Goplasticpallets.com secures UK distribution of Hyrack

Goplasticpallets.com has gained UK distribution rights of the HyRack pallet following Belgian pallet manufacturer IPS' acquisition of the moulds and machinery from DS Smith Kaysersberg in France.

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