By Niklas Hedin, CEO of logistics software provider Centiro.
The recent news that the European Union has proposed a Single European Digital Economy should come as music to the ears of e-commerce and omnichannel businesses across the continent.
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RSSFlexible delivery options will be essential to capitalise on the Single European Digital Economy
Jun 16, 2015
Pallet Trucks UK advise extra training As 50% of managers can’t identify incorrect operation of hand pallet trucks
Jun 10, 2015
Pallet Trucks UK are speaking out on the subject of training and employee safety after a new report found that 50% of managers in a survey couldn't identify incorrect operation of a hand pallet truck as a hazard.
The survey, which was carried out by Mentor Training, also found that there are 4,500 injuries involving hand pallet trucks and similar handling aids every year.
TNT opens new air route to Malta
Jun 02, 2015
Express delivery company TNT has launched a new air route between its main European air hub in Liege and Malta, making it easier to trade with, and invest in, this dynamic economy.
Pressure pays off
May 20, 2015
Following pressure and campaigning by UKWA, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reviewed the timescales taken to approve applicants to operate excise businesses and the conditions imposed on such approvals.
Under pressure: only 50% of tyres measured by WheelRight found to be correctly inflated
May 20, 2015
Only half of the tyre pressures monitored by WheelRight at a key transport industry event were found to be within 10% of their correct levels.
What's more, data gathered at the NEC'S Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show has revealed that more than one in ten of vehicles tested were found to have tyres that were under-inflated by over 20% - significantly below the tyre pressure levels recommended by manufacturers.
Damage limitation
May 13, 2015
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has warned that widespread confusion over the 'fair wear and tear' of fork lift trucks is putting companies renting fork lift trucks at risk of large and unexpected end-of-contract repair bills and acrimonious disputes.
Brake asks politicians and drivers to #SaveKidsLives as Global Road Safety Week begins
May 06, 2015
Brake, the road safety charity, has added its voice to the call of organisations around the world to #SaveKidsLives as part of the United Nations' third Global Road Safety Week (4-10 May 2015). In the run up to the UK general election on 7 May, through its GO 20 campaign, Brake is calling on all parties to commit to a 20mph default urban speed limit as the best way to protect children and enable them to enjoy walking and cycling without fear.
In the driving seat
Apr 22, 2015
The current F1 season season officially got under way at the first race in Melbourne, Australia, on 15th March. Manufacturing & Logistics IT thought it timely to speak with Williams' IT director, Graeme Hackland, about how IT plays such an important part for the company, both in the world of F1 and in the wider field of technological innovation.
International trade & logistics is core to UK success
Apr 03, 2015
The resurgence of the UK economy is being driven in no small part by the boom in international trade. But with customer expectations on the rise, even the smallest delay passing through customs at UK (air)ports can have a significant business impact. In an era of end to end supply chain transparency, John Main, Product Manager, Descartes explains the value of not just tracking goods through every stage of the process, from customs to Port Health, but also sharing that information with traders in real-time to improve the overall customer experience.
Corrugated packaging industry ‘shows the way forward for UK manufacturing’
Apr 01, 2015
As the 2015 General Election looms, manufacturing in the UK will be a key issue with all the main political parties insisting that they will introduce measures to boost productivity and improve the UK's economic performance in this vital sector.
