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Synergy Logistics has partnered with industry solutions adviser, Supply Chain BEST, to expand WMS implementation capabilities

1 Synergy Logistics has partnered with industry solutions adviser, Supply Chain BEST, to expand WMS implementation capabilities

Working together as preferred channel partners, rapidly expanding Synergy will leverage access to Florida-based Supply Chain BEST’s end-to-end system implementation and project management expertise.

Transporeon joins the Virtual Watch Tower Network

2 Transporeon joins the Virtual Watch Tower Network

Transporeon, a Trimble Company, has joined the Virtual Watch Tower Network (VWTnet). A digital platform delivering collective intelligence from multiple industry players, VWTnet improves collaboration and visibility in global supply chains and modernises disruption management.

Dobbies renews contract with Wincanton as multi-channel supply chain partner

3 Dobbies renews contract with Wincanton as multi-channel supply chain partner

Wincanton has been awarded extended warehouse and transport contracts with Dobbies, the UK garden centre retailer, to provide premium home delivery, store replenishment and e-commerce services.

GoComet sets sail with smart freight planning module

4 GoComet sets sail with smart freight planning module

GoComet, the supply chain visibility platform, has launched its GoSchedules emissions tracking component, an addition to the company’s Smart Schedules module, to support logistics planning teams with climate goals.

Ford & Slater delivers new-gen DAF trucks to Wedge Group Galvanizing

5 Ford & Slater delivers new-gen DAF trucks to Wedge Group Galvanizing

Ford & Slater, one of the largest DAF Trucks dealers, has completed the delivery of five high-spec DAF XD trucks to Wedge Group Galvanizing Ltd., marking a significant advancement in the galvanizing firm’s logistical and operational capabilities.

JW Suckling tanker strikes off after Unite secures ‘excellent’ deal

6 JW Suckling tanker strikes off after Unite secures ‘excellent’ deal

Strikes by JW Suckling tanker drivers in London, Essex, Middlesex and Grangemouth have been cancelled after a significantly improved deal was secured by Unite, the UK union.

Global PC shipments up 3% in first quarter of 2024

7 Global PC shipments up 3% in first quarter of 2024

The worldwide PC market had a healthy start to 2024, with total shipments of desktops and notebooks growing 3.2% annually to 57.2 million units in Q1 2024.

Deloitte and TeamViewer to accelerate digital transformation of warehouse logistics with vision picking

8 Deloitte and TeamViewer to accelerate digital transformation of warehouse logistics with vision picking

Deloitte and TeamViewer have joined forces to digitalize manual work processes in the critical areas of supply chain and logistics.

63% of the logistics sector report shortage of digital skills, new data finds

9 63% of the logistics sector report shortage of digital skills, new data finds

New data from the 2024 UK logistics digital infrastructure report has revealed a significant digital skills gap within the UK logistics sector, with 63% of companies reporting a shortage of digital talent.

Findings revealed that less than two in five logistics companies consider their employee skillset well-placed for digital growth, spotlighting the pressing need for investment. 

Synergy Logistics appoints highly experienced business performance lead as it looks to scale up on expansion, growth and drive change

10 Synergy Logistics appoints highly experienced business performance lead as it looks to scale up on expansion, growth and drive change

Chris White joins as Head of Sales for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) with a dual remit of further improving client engagement and advancing the commercial arm of the business.

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