All Logistics articles – Page 56
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News
Tesco complains about 'avoidable damage' of late deliveries
Tesco has accused its suppliers of costing it millions in lost sales after imposing a new system of fines to tackle availability problems.
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Comment and Opinion
Carbon label still relevant
In response to your recent article we wanted to clarify the role of the carbon label within our overall supply chain footprinting…
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News
Kellogg's deal is first big win for Harlequin
Harlequin Logistics has won a major contract to deliver Kellogg’s products from its Manchester site to retailer RDCs and wholesalers nationwide.
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News
Dual-fuel lorries give Nisa greener delivery
Nisa’s lorries are about to get greener thanks to new dual-fuel technology.
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News
Biofresh harnesses ozone power to keep produce fresh for longer
A new refrigerated ‘smart pallet’ will spark a “revolution in global fresh food transportation”, its manufacturers have claimed.
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Comment and Opinion
For every useful question it answers, the carbon footprint label raises several more
OK, we were wrong about self-service supermarkets in 1947, but our doubts about the Carbon Trust label have proved well founded.
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News
Defra backtracks after Spelman gaffe on UK sourcing
Defra has moved to clarify its sourcing record on British food after Caroline Spelman mistakenly suggested that less than a fifth of the food the department bought came from the UK.
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Analysis and Features
The seeds of the global supplier
Consumer goods have changed hugely over 150 years - but for today’s suppliers it’s still a case of ‘survival of the fittest’.
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News
Now China develops a taste for Tyrrells crisps
Upmarket crisp maker Tyrrells has signed a distribution deal to enter the Chinese market as it eyes annual export growth of 60%.
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Comment and Opinion
Double-dip recession
Can a positive mental attitude, and the seizing of opportunities, make the difference?
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Analysis and Features
The supply chain gets set for a faster, fitter, leaner future
The major players are getting to grips with forging a supply chain that has radically reduced lead times and far less stock held in depots.
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News
Premier Foods to focus on supply chain consolidation
Embattled Premier Foods has begun talks with retailers and suppliers in a bid to turn around the business.
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Comment and Opinion
It’s time to introduce an ‘agile’ supply chain
Multiples need to complement the lean supply chain model in order to save costs on the ‘last mile’.
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Profiles and QandAs
The Human Angle: Jayne Nutting, VP of Human Resourcing, DHL Supply Chain
What's it like to work for your company? Being a service provider to some of the world's largest brands makes it a challenging, fast-paced environment, but an incredibly exciting one.
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News
Allied Bakeries supply chain gets new director
Allied Bakeries is to get a new supply chain director as Paul Longley steps down following a 37-year career with the bread giant.
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Analysis and Features
New alliance muscles in on ‘poor service’ logistics giants
A new national consortium of regional transport players is planning to swipe key grocery contracts from the logistics giants. Simon Creasey reports
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Comment and Opinion
Second Opinion: How can supply chains be ‘fair’?
It’s doubtful any chain has an equal distribution of bargaining power, says Kevin Hawkins
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News
Technology & Supply Chain 2011: Untangling Tesco
As one of the original architects of Tesco.com – and now its head of research and development – Nick Lansley is charged with tapping technology to help consumers. He talks to Simon Creasey about apps, Facebook, iPads... and robots
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News
Technology & Supply Chain 2011: The shed of the future
The pressure to make logistics more efficient has never been greater. And it’s driving radical change. Sally Nash takes a tour of the shed of the future
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Comment and Opinion
Saturday Essay: We must stop exploitation in the supply chain
Retailers bearing down on suppliers but taking a hit on behalf of consumers? It just doesn’t add up, says Peter Kendall