The answer is quite simple: "Yes". S&OP helps companies take fact-based decisions with the ability it provides to support Scenario based Opportunity and Risk Assessments as part of the supply chain process.
Critical and key issues in material handling, logistics and distribution
Critical issues are thought provoking articles relating to strategy,legislation,technology,best practice and the some of the most challenging business topics in the world of material handling.The articles in this section have been contributed by senior industry leaders, research analysts, trade associations such as the UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association) BIFA (British International Freight Association), the FTA (Freight Transport Association) and the FLTA ( ForkLift Truck Association), as well as many others.
Other important topics covered in this section concern Health and Safety in Logistics with articles from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).Taxation, government policy,climate change,recruitment and training schemes are all covered, as well as educational opportunities at various UK logistics educational facilities such at Cranfield University.
Letter to the Editor: FFI and lone worker safety
Oct 31, 2012
The Health & Safety Executive's introduction of a Fee for Intervention this month is a clear statement of intent, in a country where, in reality, most organisations, especially those who have not experienced an accident or major breach, are likely to be failing to meet either regulation or health and safety best practice.
Sainsbury's enters the Forum's Hall of Shame after extending payment times by 150%
Oct 24, 2012
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has been named and shamed by the Forum of Private Business for having increased all non-food supplier payment times from 30 to 75 days.
The supermarket told those affected last month in a letter it was set to make the dramatic increase following a 'review' which found their standard 30-day payment times 'differed' from industry standards.
How to prevent injuries and damage from loads toppling over in transit
Oct 16, 2012
Every year more than 1200 people are injured in the UK and millions of pounds are lost because goods are damaged as a result of unstable loads toppling over while in transit. Plus according during recent spot checks on commercial vehicles pulled over randomly, nearly 80 per cent of loads were found not to be sufficiently restrained. Drivers and businesses carrying unsafe loads can face fines or even have their vehicle ordered off the road.
Ignoring new legislation is a waste of time
Oct 10, 2012
Many businesses and other organisations still need to review their waste management policies and create additional procedures in order to comply with The Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, according to workplace equipment supplier Slingsby. The new legislation was introduced as part of the EU's Waste Framework Directive and has an impact on all organisations that are responsible for producing, keeping, transporting, recycling, recovering or disposing of waste.
FLNG will fuel the future, say industry experts
Sep 25, 2012
With global energy consumption demands expected to increase exponentially, the industry is turning its attention to liquefied natural gas (LNG) as means of fuelling the future.
New guidance to cut loading accidents
Sep 18, 2012
Reducing the number of people injured or killed when working in loading bays is the aim of a new initiative. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health's (IOSH) Retail and Distribution Group have teamed up with the Freight Transport Association (FTA), to produce the 'Loading Dock Safety Guide', with the aim of helping employers to understand the risks and possible interventions.
Next generation LogisticsHandling.com
Sep 05, 2012
Welcome to the new completely revamped LogisticsHandling.com web-site and newsletter. Since the site was launched we have set ourselves the high benchmark of representing the logistics and warehousing industry as comprehensively as possible. All key equipment sectors are covered; ranging from lift trucks, automated storage equipment, shelving and conveyors, dock equipment, packaging solutions and transportation fleet news and views.
Serious fork lift truck accidents in Scotland rise 5%
Sep 04, 2012
Announcing the start of a recruitment drive for qualified local fork lift truck and mobile plant trainers, Mentor, the UK's leading training provider, has revealed that – after nine years of steady decline – fork lift truck accidents in Scotland are once again on the rise.
Lifts and health & safety
Aug 29, 2012
By Mike Carp, Sales Director, DeSeM Lifts.
If you have a lift on your premises, there are a number of health and safety considerations which you should be aware of.
