Kuehne + Nagel enters into strategic partnership with Hilti

Hilti, one of the world’s market leaders in providing technology to the global construction industry, has entered into strategic partnership with Kuehne + Nagel for the planning, implementation and management of its future logistics locations in Europe.

The cooperation between the Lichtenstein-based group and Kuehne + Nagel started in December 2007 with the construction of the new Hilti logistics centre in Nuremberg. This project, which was planned and implemented and is managed by Stute Verkehrs-GmbH, a fully-owned subsidiary of the Kuehne + Nagel Group, laid the foundations for the realignment of Hilti’s logistics processes in Europe.

The state-of-the-art distribution centre in Nuremberg serves as a yardstick for new Hilti locations in Europe, and has convinced the customer to choose Kuehne + Nagel as its competent strategic partner for further logistics projects. A dedicated competence team will support Hilti with upcoming projects for further optimisation and standardisation of logistics processes.

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Fulfiling potential with iForce

There are many advantages for outsourcing traditional store replenishment logistics but when it comes to the logistics of online retail, outsourcing to a niche service provider is essential, writes Mark Hewitt, CEO of iForce.

Many companies choose to outsource logistics and supply chain management functions to third party logistics service providers (3PLs). Clearly a major draw is the elimination of fixed logistics costs from the balance sheet and switching to a 3PL removes the requirement for capital investment in warehouses, materials handling equipment and transport fleets, and the maintenance of these assets.

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Tesco saves millions by reducing road risks

The online shopping arm of Britain’s biggest retailer, Tesco, is savings millions of pounds following the implementation of an industry-leading occupational road risk management programme. Tesco.com, which operates a fleet of 2,200 vehicles delivering goods to online customers across Britain, and employs 8,000 drivers, has introduced a raft of initiatives that has resulted in:

• Vehicle incident rates - all damage from a broken rear light to a write-off must be reported - cut by 26% since 2005/6 during which time the van fleet has expanded from 1,200 vehicles;

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Wincanton secures long-term contract with Heinz and Panasonic

Supply chain solutions provider Wincanton has strengthened its relationships with several key customers, securing a long-term contract renewal with HJ Heinz and a new three-year contract with Panasonic.

Wincanton plc, one of the leading European supply chain solutions providers, has announced two prestigious contract awards for warehousing and transport services in the UK which will generate more than £100m of turnover for the group.

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DHL helps Tenneco to reduce carbon footprint by 37%

DHL Supply Chain’s automotive team has devised a carbon-reducing logistics solution together with exhaust manufacturer Tenneco Walker as part of a three-year contract renewal.  

The new supply chain solution is set to reduce Tenneco’s carbon footprint by an impressive 37% in the first year of operation, due to the combination of lower mileage and the use of smaller, more efficient vehicles.

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The Rail Freight Group supports independent rail freight market

The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has welcomed a recent Lords European Committee Report, which has given strong support for full liberalisation of the rail freight market.

Full separation of infrastructure manager from train operators, effective independent regulation with requirements for cross-border co-operation, mandatory rules and multi-annual contracts for infrastructure managers, full open access to sidings and facilities with a regulatory appeal mechanism are among the recommendations in this hard hitting Report on the failure of European railways to achieve the single market in rail freight for which legislation was first introduced in 1994.

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