All Logistics articles – Page 60
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NewsUK exports to Greece fall after trade credit insurers suspend cover
As the Greeks go to the polls this weekend to vote in a new government, figures show that food exports…
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Analysis & FeaturesKNAPP sharpens supply chain for Boots' online op
Rapid growth of the boots.com operation was placing its fulfilment operation under pressure - until KNAPP was called in to design and a tailor-made solution.
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NewsMajor Omsco contract goes to SJ Bargh
Logistics provider SJ Bargh has won a contract with organic milk co-op Omsco to collect 50 million litres of milk a year.
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NewsTesco Connect to be rolled out to entire supply base
Tesco has improved the availability of some of its key brands by as much as a third, thanks to a new supply chain initiative.
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NewsSainsbury’s hands Wincanton new London logistics deal
Sainsbury’s has signed up Wincanton to handle its warehousing and distribution in London.
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NewsTesco tells suppliers: work harder to cut carbon
Tesco expects to see “more concrete action” from its suppliers to help it meet its carbon emission reduction targets.
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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.