All Logistics articles – Page 14
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NewsRapid grocer Gopuff launches DC with Wincanton
The site allows Gopuff to accept bigger volumes directly from suppliers, rather than require them to distribute to each dark store or rely on wholesalers
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NewsXPO hires more than 1,000 UK drivers in 2022 following salary review
The business claimed it was on track to onboard at least 20% more UK drivers this year than in 2021
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NewsBusiness rates hike could mean financial collapse for many, warehousing sector warns
The logistics sector is hardest hit – dubbed the “losers” of the change by Colliers – because of the point in time property values have been taken: April 2021
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NewsHome Bargains’ Joe Morris launches automated warehouse tech business
Joe Morris has stepped down from Home Bargains’ top team to focus on Arms Innovations, borne out of a warehouse solution developed internally for the retailer
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Comment & OpinionQuality business thinking is critical in times of rapid change. Here’s how to enable it
The pace of change is unlikely to slow, so we need to be deliberate about how we set ourselves up for quality thinking in response, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsSupply chain & logistics operators warn of potential food shortages over rising fuel costs
Trade body Logistics UK said that, if introduced, the fuel duty hike would be a “body blow to the logistics industry”
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NewsDX Group appoints Mark Hammond as executive chairman
Hammond will take over from retiring chairman Ron Series, who spent five years at the business
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Comment & OpinionHow do challenger brands overcome spiralling logistics costs?
Amid the cost of living crisis, bigger players will be able to sweep up more cash-strapped challengers says Fiona Esom of Product Chain
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NewsE-bike maker trials discount scheme for Deliveroo riders
The riders – the numbers of which and their locations to be selected by Deliveroo – will pay less than 50% of the standard retail price of the Burlington
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Uber Eats’ new model make quick-commerce pay?
Uber Eats is trialling its ‘new concept’ Market with Iceland stores
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NewsBooker subsidiary Best Food Logistics staff ballot for strike action over Christmas
According to GMB, 93% of members rejected the latest offer and a further 85% indicated that they wished to formally ballot for strike action
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NewsAsda faces double strike threat but denies shoppers face Christmas shortages
The GMB today revealed it was set to ballot members working as home delivery drivers after learning of management plans to cut drivers’ pay.
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NewsSupply chain specialist Oakland International appoints Glenn Lindfield as first chairman
This latest appointment is part of Oakland’s larger plans to expand its operations and offer its services to yet more food markets
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NewsOne Stop introduces new eco measures in mission to be carbon neutral by 2035
One of the eco moves it has taken is switching to paper bags for home delivery orders across 600 company-owned stores
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NewsFreight industry questions government cross-Channel stowaway figures
Earlier this week, home secretary Suella Braverman revealed plans for new laws imposing a blanket ban on anyone deemed entering the UK illegally from seeking asylum
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Martha Browne, product developer, The Bart Ingredients Company
Martha’s passion for the food industry has launched her into her position despite setbacks
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NewsLidl to offer warehouse jobs on the spot as it hunts for 1,000 new workers
To make it as easy as possible to start work, Lidl plans to offer successful candidates an employment contract immediately at a series of open days at its distribution centres
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NewsChancellor scraps controversial tax system blamed for HGV driver shortage
In his mini budget today, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced he would repeal the IR35 off-payroll working rules introduced in 2017 and 2021
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NewsDX Group profits up as bribery investigation finds competitor information was obtained illegitimately
Investigation found that employees of a group subsidiary may have breached the 2010 Bribery Act after offering a one-off payment in return for the information
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat can be done to tackle the hidden UK warehousing crisis?
Low pay, tough working conditions and a lack of foreign labour are driving a crisis – so what can the sector do to appeal to British workers?