How a pasta producer gained control over its supply chain

30 production sites and 2,000 loads moved from Italy to over 120 countries via road and ocean shipments. Barilla, the world leader in pasta production, has a complex supply chain that requires high level of visibility. ‘We react before an issue escalates into a major problem, which saves time while reducing transportation costs and fines. […]

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Northwest software company launches free seminars for SMEs looking to maximise growth opportunities

Calderdale-based international software development company TWEAVE is launching a series of online free seminars for SMEs that are looking to optimise inventory management to increase cash flow and profitability.    Inefficient inventory management can lead to significant consequences, including lost revenue, cash-flow problems, and even loss of customers as they turn to competitors with the necessary stock.  Recent […]

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How Ramadan impacts retail demand & what to do

The holy month of Ramadan, which will be observed by nearly 1.9 billion Muslims across the globe from 10th March through to 9th April this year, traditionally marks a time for fasting, prayer and reflection. In the midst of this all-important month on the Islamic calendar, which leads to Eid al Fitr, retailers and e-commerce […]

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GFS acquired by ILG/Yusen/NYK Group

Enterprise Carrier Management (ECM) company, Global Freight Solutions (GFS), has been acquired by industry-leading e-commerce fulfilment specialists, ILG (International Logistics Group Ltd), part of the Yusen Logistics/NYK group of companies. The acquisition provides significant investment for GFS to accelerate the development of its multi-carrier ECM platform and leverage the capabilities and infrastructure of the wider […]

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 AJ Products UK award ArrowXL contract as part of growth strategy

ArrowXL, the UK’s largest and longest established two-person home delivery specialist, has been awarded a contract by AJ Products UK, the workplace furniture & equipment supplier, to store and deliver over 800 orders a month to workplaces across the UK. Goods will be delivered from AJ Products’ Swedish warehouse to the ArrowXL Wigan depot where they will […]

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Could Royal Mail really move to 3 days per week deliveries?

The findings from Ofcom demonstrate the enormity of Royal Mail’s challenge of transitioning from a legacy letters business into a modernised parcel operation. ‘The Universal Service Obligation for letters to be delivered to the door six days per week makes it difficult to transition to new delivery models and adapt their networks to capitalise on the infrastructure […]

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PBO Logistics Expands Business Using Descartes’ Last Mile Delivery Solution

 Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that U.K.-headquartered PBO Logistics has significantly expanded its business with help from Descartes’ last mile delivery solution. The Descartes last mile delivery solution allowed PBO Logistics to plan and execute over five-fold the volume of monthly deliveries. “Prior to Descartes, our warehousing […]

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How Retailers can Navigate the Returns Dilemma in 2024 and Embrace Sustainability with Advanced Route Planning

Andrew Tavener, Head of Fleet Marketing in Europe, Descartes Systems Group Dealing with returns has always been part of the retail landscape, and a painful frustration.  In fact, up until the last few years, this service has traditionally been enjoyed free of charge for the majority of online shoppers.  However, due to an increased desire to […]

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FourKites Unveils Supply Chain Training Platform to Help Customers Maximise Value and Increase ROI

Leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites today announces the availability of FourKites Academy, a comprehensive training platform designed to help supply chain professionals advance in their careers and business goals with high-quality, industry-recognised training resources. In addition to offering a Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)-accredited course, the Academy helps FourKites customers and their […]

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2024 MediaKit

Join us in 2024 for an exciting year of logistics & supply chain! You can find more about the things we are working on below! Events Delivering Green: Breaking Down ESG Barriers in Logistics When: May 21st; Central London About: Short sessions will provide attendees with the opportunity to hear about key elements of the […]

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