WHITE PAPER: Green management at work within logistics
Environmental responsibility, as well as awareness, is becoming a higher priority within business, as customers begin to expect their suppliers to act socially responsibly.
Unfortunately, most businesses only scratch the surface in their endeavours to become more environmentally conscious, such as, turning off lights and other power devices, recycling paper or ink cartridges, etc. Very few give consideration to the supply chain and the environmental benefits and cost savings, which can be generated through the installation and management of proper practices. One area in particular is Reverse Logistics. To enable businesses to understand and begin to manage this area, OPS Logistics Consultancy (OPS) have put together a free White Paper.
Exhibitors to present e-commerce solutions at IMHX
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A number of exhibitors at IMHX 2010 – which takes place at the NEC from 16-19 November - have special expertise in supplying materials handling solutions for the growing e-commerce sector.
Dynamic storage specialist Interroll (stand 20C112) recently extended the storage and handling system for the German heating and plumbing supplies specialist, OEG. The company markets its products to tradesmen through on-line and catalogue sales and its paperless picking system ensures next-day Europe-wide distribution for all orders placed before 8pm.
Pre-register now for FREE to attend IMHX 2010
IMHX 2010, which takes place at the NEC from 16-19 November, is the number one place to meet suppliers and network with new contacts.
With over 300 exhibitors displaying their products and services and showcasing the latest technology, visitors to IMHX will learn what’s hot in the handling industry and what future trends are likely to be. With hundreds of products on show and many featured in live demonstrations, visitors will gain hands-on experience and valuable insights.
Christmas comes early to the supply chain
The Christmas peak is expected to come earlier than ever in 2010 and retailers need to ensure that their supply chains are prepared to cope with this significant development or they risk missing a key opportunity. This is one of the findings of a new white paper that has been developed by OPS Logistics Consultancy about the affect of the recent emergency budget and the forthcoming VAT rise, and which measures the potential impact on the supply chain.
“Retailers need to start planning now if they are to take advantage of both the opportunities and challenges the VAT rise will bring, and this is likely to have a major impact on the logistics sector,” according to Dan Derry, Managing Director of OPS. “With the tax changes occurring in the middle of the peak, (note: Peak is Oct to early Dec; VAT is not until Jan) this will not only encourage the consumer to buy earlier this year to beat the rise but also create spikes in the demand to put increased pressure on the supply chain.”
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.
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.
