Key issues facing the SCM market were discussed at Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference from 21-23 May in Phoenix. These issues will also be discussed from 12-13 August in Melbourne, and 23-24 September in London.
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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.
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Gartner says worldwide supply chain management software market grew 7.1 per cent to reach $8.3 billion in 2012
May 29, 2013
Stertil Koni offers mobile column lifts for under £50 per week
May 29, 2013
"With interest charges at an all-time low, there's never been a better time to invest in top quality vehicle lifting equipment," says Simon Laffoley, National Accounts Manager for Stertil Koni.
sara LBS can improve safety and efficiency on automated production lines
May 29, 2013
According to the HSE, almost 700,000 workplace injuries occur every year in the UK. This is estimated to cost employers a total of £3.17 billion.
Step up as an army logistician to fill one of 10,000 jobs
May 29, 2013
Britain's Army boots have hit the ground as part of a brand new "Step Up" recruitment campaign which hit TV screens across the country recently.
Packaging Innovations shortlisted for industry award
May 29, 2013
Packaging Innovations NEC 2013 has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Association of Event Organisers (AEO) Excellence Awards 2013 in the 'best tradeshow exhibition over 2,000sqm UK' category.
Simpson Bros invests more than £2 million in fleet
May 29, 2013
Simpson Bros, a founder member of Palletforce, has invested more than £2 million in its fleet so far this year. The haulage firm, based in Chester-le-Street, Durham, has taken delivery of 22 new Scanias fitted with telematics and Active Predictive cruise control technology.
Toyota to acquire VNA forklift business from Dambach Lagersysteme
May 29, 2013
Toyota Material Handling Europe and Dambach Lagersysteme GmbH & Co. KG (Dambach) have announced that they have agreed on the sale of the Dambach Very Narrow Aisle forklifts (VNA) interest to Toyota Material Handling Europe.
Chep UK receives the RoSPA Gold Award
May 29, 2013
Chep, provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, has announced that the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) had recognised the company for its occupational safety and health programme.
Transport rates reach three-year low
May 29, 2013
The fifteenth edition of the Transport Market Monitor (TMM) by Transporeon and Capgemini Consulting reveals that transport prices decreased by 8.1% in Q1 2013 compared to Q4 2012. The transport price index is at its lowest point since 2010.
Logistics training investment grows despite challenging economic climate
May 29, 2013
Despite the challenging economic environment, a survey of logistics, transport and supply chain operations professionals has revealed that investment in training and development has seen a welcome increase in the sector over the past 18 months.