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Transport & Distribution Europe
Vehicle spot checks drive new load safety campaign
January 26, 2010
Spot checks on hundreds of vehicles will take place in the coming weeks in support of a new drive to ensure that loads are being transported securely.
The Health and Safety Executive’s new load safety campaign is focused on reducing the number of death and injuries linked to workplace transport.
TM Logistics hosts fact finding visit
February 02, 2010
To raise awareness of the issues affecting the UK haulage industry, national supply chain specialist TM Logistics (TML) met with Harriett Baldwin, Conservative party candidate for West Worcestershire, recently.
Trailer price rises inevitable
January 25, 2010
Despite signs of an improvement in market conditions, leading trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull is warning that trailer prices are likely to rise across Europe in the coming months.
A turbulent year for vehicle tracking
January 19, 2010
2009 was a turbulent year for the vehicle tracking market, which has seen many tracking companies fall by the wayside as the recession and more specifically the credit crunch hit. But what will be the legacy of 2009 and what does 2010 hold for the industry.
Trailers are right for Wrings
January 19, 2010
Bristol-based haulier Wrings Transport Ltd has increased the size of its trailer fleet with the acquisition of 20 of Schmitz Cargobull’s recently launched S.CS Freepost curtainsiders.
It’s show time for new trailer
January 15, 2010
Kent-based Stapelhurst Trailers has added to its extensive fleet of refrigerated trailers and other temperature controlled vehicles with the acquisition of a new Schmitz Cargobull reefer.
Road transport in the snow - the good news
January 12, 2010
Despite some three weeks of what some weather experts describe as ‘the worse snow for 30 years’ the freight logistics industry continues to deliver the goods.
Snow joke if you're a haulier
January 12, 2010
Despite the gloom, doom and ice, most supermarket shelves remain stacked, factories keep working, filling stations maintain stocks of fuel and, to all intents and purposes, life goes on. This is down to the unsung heroes of the UK haulage industry.
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Innovate Logistics: Video Case Study
YourLogisticsTV.com
Tim Bolam, group operations development director, explains in this video clip how losing just a short amount of time in a chilled operation can quickly escalate into a major supply chain problem.
A Day in the Life...
YourLogisticsTV.com
The "Day in the Life" video highlights the various issues faced by the transport office
SCA Packaging Case Study
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SCA opperate from over 200 locations in 29 countries. They installed a fully integrated supply chain management system fron EFACS.
Wild Robotic Ride!
VIDEO - YourLogisticsTV.com
Rather him than me, I feel sick just watching it!
TNT Fashion Case Study
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TNT Fashion Group has proved that the WMS system can give a 20% productivity saving just by controlling the flow of product.

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Fuel for Thought: Strategies for Counteracting Soaring Oil Prices
September 30, 2009
It’s difficult to identify any area of business—or of life, for that matter—that hasn’t been affected at some level by skyrocketing fuel prices. When the price of oil surges to record levels, businesses along every link of the supply chain feel the pain.
Getting to grips with manual handling
A short guide
This booklet explains the problems associated with manual handling and sets out best practice in dealing with them. The advice is intended for managers of small firms or similar organisations.
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Davies & Robson helps staff drive out supply chain costs
February 08, 2010
Logistics consultancy, Davies & Robson has launched a new course to help companies boost their bottom lines by training sales and account management staff to avoid adding complexity and cost to the supply chain.
“Has the BIG FREEZE cost your business BIG BUCKS?”
February 01, 2010
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has estimated that the recent bad weather, widespread commuter disruption and school closures, has cost the UK business economy at least £600 million a day and that a business continuity plan could be your answer to such severe weather disruption.
Help for Haiti
January 26, 2010
Deutsche Post DHL to deploy disaster response team to Haiti to provide emergency logistics support.
Securing an acid spill
January 26, 2010
Every company knows that when dealing with substances hazardous to health, it is essential to have control measures in place to deal with every eventuality.
A turbulent year for vehicle tracking
January 19, 2010
2009 was a turbulent year for the vehicle tracking market, which has seen many tracking companies fall by the wayside as the recession and more specifically the credit crunch hit. But what will be the legacy of 2009 and what does 2010 hold for the industry.
Which Fire to Douse First?
January 05, 2010
By applying some fundamental financial and supply chain concepts, a supply chain consultant can quickly and accurately identify THE most painful area in a client’s supply chain.
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