All Logistics articles – Page 57
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NewsFury as OFT rules out review of newstrade
Retail associations are assessing their next move following the OFT’s decision not to review the newspaper and magazine distribution sector.Last week’s decision was a bitter blow to retailers who have fought for a review for two years. It was strongly criticised by the ACS, which said it was now considering ...
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Sainsbury's drops chicken supplier Vion
Vion UK has lost its Sainsbury’s poultry contract following a supply chain review.
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Eskimo Frozen Foods suppliers halt stock and call in solicitors
Eskimo Frozen Foods has insisted it is still trading even though it has been hit by supply problems and its online ordering service has not worked for weeks.
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NewsUK to import kiwifruit from Georgia by 2013
The former Soviet state of Georgia is vying to become “the New Zealand of the northern hemisphere for kiwifruit” and plans to start exporting to the UK next year.
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Comment & Opinion
Waitrose lorry fines under fire
Your article ‘Suppliers: fines from Waitrose are an abuse’ really touched a raw nerve.
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Comment & Opinion
Short-termism is a habit retailers must kick
The storm surrounding bankers’ bonuses represents the most overt example of a developing public antipathy towards capitalism.
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Musgrave and Oakland forge an Irish link
Small Irish suppliers will soon find it easier to gain listings in Budgens and Londis stores following a new supply chain agreement between Musgrave Group and logistics firm Oakland International.
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NewsSuppliers: 'fines from Waitrose are an abuse'
Small suppliers have accused Waitrose of “an absolute abuse of power” following its introduction of fines for late deliveries.
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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 & 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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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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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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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 & 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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NewsDefra 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 & FeaturesThe 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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NewsNow 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 & Opinion
Double-dip recession
Can a positive mental attitude, and the seizing of opportunities, make the difference?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe 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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NewsPremier 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.