Starting operations in any emerging market is difficult. From a supply chain perspective, it is imperative that organisations understand that success depends on more than merely addressing the physical challenges. Ensuring full traceability over all products and suppliers and meeting compliance laws is essential in building a sustainable and robust business that is secure from reputational or legal risk, warns Crispin Mair, Director at global supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co.
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Traceability in the supply chain should be a key consideration when entering new markets, claims Crimson & Co
Aug 27, 2014
Ogilvie Fleet bags more awards as online reporting tool retains top 'techie' title
Aug 27, 2014
'Impressive' – That was the judges' verdict on Ogilvie Fleet retaining its position as the number one contract hire and leasing company for providing the most technologically advanced and sophisticated online solutions to customers.
Six new member partners join Fortec
Aug 27, 2014
Six new member partners have recently joined the Fortec Distribution Network – five of whom have entered the pallet distribution sector for the first time.
WheelRight opens up tyre pressure technology debate with LCVP
Aug 27, 2014
With new EU legislation coming in this November, requiring new passenger vehicles to include on-board tyre pressure monitoring systems, the effectiveness of on or off-vehicle solutions continues to fuel debate within the automotive, transport and logistics industries.
Roll-iT reaches new peaks with Scheuerle self-propelled modular transporters
Aug 27, 2014
Roll-iT from Stabroek, Belgium is a co-partnership of Aertssen Kranen (Aertssen Group) and Ivens Transport & Kraanbedrijf (Ivens Group), two solid players in the transport, construction and crane rental sectors.
CLX Logistics announces third annual On-Demand Global TMS User Conference
Aug 27, 2014
CLX Logistics LLC, a global provider of comprehensive logistics management, technology, and supply chain consulting services across industry verticals, will hold its third annual On-Demand Global TMS User Conference in Philadelphia from September 30 – October 1, 2014.
Prohire awarded Autobar Vending Services contract
Aug 27, 2014
Prohire Plc, the commercial vehicle hire and fleet management specialist, has announced its biggest ever contract win.
Microlise and University of Nottingham awarded Technology Strategy Board funding for Big Data project
Aug 27, 2014
Transport Management Systems provider Microlise, along with partner the University of Nottingham, has been awarded funding of £359,000 from the UK's innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board.
The role of regional ports in Europe's transport network
Aug 27, 2014
Policy leaders, industry representatives and academics from across the freight, logistics and transport sectors will gather at the Port of Ostend, Belgium on 10 October 2014 to discuss how regional ports have been optimising their operations to become more efficient and robust transport hubs.