Lidl opens £70m Scotland distribution centre
Operations have started at Lidl GB’s new £70m Scotland distribution centre in Eurocentral. The 58,500m2 warehouse, Lidl’s largest in Great Britain, is a base for 600 existing Lidl employees, who have relocated from the retailer’s existing distribution centre in Livingston. The site at Eurocentral will support Lidl’s growing store estate across Scotland, set to reach […]
CASE STUDY: Reducing carbon emissions with Bio-LNG rucks
Commercial gas supplier, Flogas are helping to reduce carbon emissions by introducing two, new Bio-LNG powered trucks to their fleet. These innovative trucks provide an 80 per cent reduction in carbon emissions compared to the conventional diesel engine alternative. The two vehicles are part of Flogas’ 2040 ambition to provide customers with 100 per cent […]
5 Minutes With… Gunnar Gburek, TIMOCOM
In the latest instalment of our supply chain executive interview series, we sat down with Gunnar Gburek, Company Spokesman & Head of Business Affairs at TIMOCOM, to talk about his company, industry issues and careers advice… Tell us about your company, products and services. TIMOCOM runs a comprehensive system of applications for the logistics industry, […]
Will you be at the Total Supply Chain Summit next month?
We have a complimentary guest place reserved for you at the Total Supply Chain Summit. Can you join us? 4 & 5 November 2019 – The Midland, Manchester This unique event is entirely FREE for you to attend – simply reserve your place here. Source new innovative and budget-saving suppliers Attend inspirational seminar sessions from […]
Fleet Services Management Summit – 5 complimentary guest passes left
Don’t miss out! Register today for the Fleet Services Management Summit. It’s free for you to attend and could help you reduce your expenditure by matching you up with innovative suppliers who match your business requirements. But we have just five complimentary guest places left, so register today to avoid disappointment. Here’s why you should […]
Davies Turner trainee recruitment programme enters 10th year
The trainee recruitment programme operated by UK freight forwarder and logistics company Davies Turner has entered its 10th year. The latest group of recruits for its 2019 training scheme recently completed their initial induction programme at the company’s regional distribution centre at Coleshill in the UK. The Davies Turner training scheme, which includes both BIFA-accredited […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Elanders Group – We supply the world
Elanders offers global E2E solutions in supply chain management. Elanders can take an overall responsibility for complex and global deliveries encompassing procurement, transportation, warehousing, configuration, production, pick/pack and distribution. Our offer also includes e-commerce services, order management, payment solutions and after sales services for our clients. Elanders business concept is to be a global, strategic […]
Claim your pass for the Fleet Services Management Summit
There’s a place reserved for you at this autumn’s Fleet Services Management Summit – and it’s entirely free for you to attend! Here’s why you should join us: You’ll have the opportunity to attend insightful seminars and interactive workshops. You will be provided with a bespoke itinerary of face-to-face meetings with suppliers based on mutual agreement. […]
Learn from these experts at the Total Supply Chain Summit
Join us at the Total Supply Chain Summit and you’ll have the opportunity to discover new insights into industry trends, plus advice on developing your supply chain strategy. This unique two-day event takes place on November 4th & 5th at The Midland, Manchester and is entirely FREE for you to attend. Your guest pass includes access to […]
The importance of demand planning in the digital age
By Jörg Junghanns, Head of Europe – Digital Supply Chain for Business Services at Capgemini In today’s volatile commercial environment, where customer expectations are at an all-time high, supply chain flexibility has become paramount for any business looking to edge ahead. Recognised as the key enabler of any truly adjustable supply chain, this race for […]
