Supply chains are becoming far more extended, complex and under increasingrisk from disruption. Ulrike Rowbottom, Clyde Buntrock and Haukur Hannessonset out three steps to building the resilient supply chain.
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.
River Island builds future-proofed DCs with Bisham Consulting's support
Jul 06, 2011
Bisham Consulting has helped River Island develop a new European Distribution Centre Complex with a high level of resilience to ensure itwill accommodate activities planned for at least the next 5 years.
Fleet Managers have their say on 80 mph speed limit
Jul 06, 2011
Fleet managers have been polled on the Coalition's suggested 80mph motorway speed limit increase, with the majority of respondents indicating it would be beneficial to UK businesses.
Total Logistics urges businesses to get ready for the Regulations
Jul 06, 2011
With the introduction of the new Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) fast approaching and coinciding with the crucial run-up to Christmas, supply chain consultancy Total Logistics is urging UK businesses to consider how it will impact on their logistics planning.
Highland hits the road with Gray & Adams to fight corrosion, costs and CO2
Jun 29, 2011
Scottish galvanizing firm Highland Galvanizers & Colour Coaters has teamed up with transport designers and manufacturers Gray & Adams to develop a new truck chassis design.
Driving decisions on supplier numbers
Jun 29, 2011
Large cuts to the supplier base make headline news. In November last year, support services and construction company Carillion, announced that it was cutting its supplier base from 25,000 companies to just 5,000.
Kerry Logistics breaks ground on Wuxi Logistics Centre
Jun 29, 2011
Kerry Logistics has started construction of its 26,000 sq. m. Wuxi Logistics Centre which will have a capacity of 10,000 tonnes when it is completed in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Kerry Logistics starts construction of Xiamen Logistics Centre
Jun 22, 2011
Kerry Logistics, provider of logistics services, has started building its state-of-the-art logistics centre in Xiamen.
UK the most gridlocked country in Europe
Jun 15, 2011
The UK is the most gridlocked European country according to the latest traffic study from TomTom, which reveals some of the most congested hotspots in Europe.
Logistics 'is happiest career choice'
Jun 15, 2011
When it comes to sheer job enjoyment nothing can beat a career in logistics and distribution - according to new data. Young professionals reviewing their roles on employment website TheJobCrowd.com were happiest if they worked in transport and logistics.
