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Take the Logistics Strategy survey

Help shape the future of the logistics industry by taking part in our online survey - and at the same time, support the Help for Heroes charity.

The inaugural Logistics Strategy survey will take the temperature of our industry at a time when its health has been threatened. We will take the findings and debate them with an exclusive invited group of industry leaders, and present the issues, concerns and ideas to the main political parties ahead of the General Election.

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Keystone urges foodservice distributors to go green now

Foodservice operators and suppliers believe that the distribution industry has failed to take the sustainability agenda seriously, according to a new study published by Keystone Distribution UK. Keystone warns that waiting for government legislation to force sustainability practices could be damaging to business.

Keystone’s detailed study Chain Reactions is the result of in-depth interviews with 40 foodservice chains and a further 40 food manufacturers. It looked at the impact of recent developments in the foodservice supply chain, how operators and manufacturers are responding, and the effect on supply chain partnerships.The study found that almost half (46%) of suppliers and over a third (36%) of operators cited that many companies do not take the issue of sustainability seriously. Three-quarters (73%) of foodservice operators believe that the industry must hold up its hands and take responsibility.

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10 things you need to know about writing mobile applications

Rebecca Lawrence, software developer, at Jade Communications, discusses her company's latest White Paper, which examines 10 key considerations before writing a mobile application.

You’ve made the decision to invest in mobile devices to improve the speed, agility and efficiency of your business, to eliminate paperwork, give your workforce access to all the data they need, wherever they are, and to allow you to collect and report data in real-time. Great, this is a decision that will help to transform your business’s operations, gain competitive advantage and ultimately be more profitable.

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