Barker and Stonehouse, the UK's largest independent family-run furniture retailer, has invested in a logistics solution from Paragon to provide customers with a superior delivery service with more choice.
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Barker and Stonehouse turns to Paragon’s routing and scheduling software for superior customer service
Feb 26, 2019
Cartwright Group promotes strong innovation theme at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show
Feb 26, 2019
Commercial body and trailer manufacturer, Cartwright Group, is promoting the theme of Innovation at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC (April 30 to May 2) showcasing a diverse range of new and innovative products.
Kinesis tracks premiere chauffeur driven fleet
Feb 26, 2019
Vehicle tracking from Kinesis is being used to monitor a fleet of luxury chauffeur driven vehicles.
CHAMP Cargosystems launches EmissionsCalculator solution
Feb 26, 2019
CHAMP Cargosystems has launched its EmissionsCalculator solution to help Airlines, Shippers, and Forwarders most accurately measure their emissions, in an easy and efficient way.
Half of the British public calls for clearer labelling on plastic packaging to avoid further waste in retail and grocery sectors
Feb 26, 2019
Independent research commissioned by compostable packaging company TIPA reveals that nearly half (48%) of British shoppers would like to see labelling on products in retail and groceries stores identifying that 'plastic-free' packaging is marked accordingly.
BIFA launches networking group for young freight forwarders
Feb 26, 2019
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association for UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, is launching a new networking group, the BIFA Young Forwarders Network (YFN), aimed at supporting individuals that have recently joined the sector.
Tips for keeping warehouses and distribution centres safe, compliant and productive
Feb 26, 2019
As regulations change and warehouse requirements become more complex, partnering with an expert can help to ensure durable, cost effective, compliant storage rack.
Bibby Distribution’s SHEQ strategy delivers its lowest ever accident rate
Feb 26, 2019
Bibby Distribution has successfully cut its total accident rate by almost a third since launching its Road to Zero Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) strategy four years ago.
Innovation in the spotlight at UK packaging show
Feb 26, 2019
Packaging Innovations, Empack and Label&Print 2019 returns to Birmingham’s NEC later this month with its most innovative show to date.
Xpediator latest to back Transaid as corporate member
Feb 26, 2019
International provider of freight management services, Xpediator, has committed to supporting Transaid for the next three years after becoming the latest company to sign up as a corporate partner.
