Industry News

Supply chain improvements 'could save NHS £300m'

The NHS could generate potential savings of up to £300 million in three years by implementing effective supply chain management processes, a report has claimed.
Published: 2 September 2010

Global supply chain contract awarded to Accenture

Accenture has revealed that it has secured a $160 million (£104 million) supply chain contract extension on a deal with an education assessments and psychometric research supplier.
Published: 2 September 2010

Scania expands development capabilities

Truck maker Scania has revealed it is expanding its research and development operations.
Published: 2 September 2010

Support grows for proposed Port of Dover scheme

Following a request by the Port of Dover for the government to allow it to become privatised, support has grown for proposals to allow the local community to purchase up.
Published: 2 September 2010

Logistics professionals helping with efforts in Pakistan

Specialists in the logistics field have been travelling to Pakistan in order to assist with efforts to tackle problems caused by severe flooding.
Published: 1 September 2010

Toll roads 'failing to combat UK congestion'

There has been no substantial decline in congestion as a result of the M6 Toll opening in December 2003, a new report claims.
Published: 1 September 2010

Road safety bodies lobby for speed cameras

A series of nine of the UK's leading road safety organisations have teamed up to issue a statement "in defence of speed cameras".
Published: 1 September 2010

Air cargo market continues to strengthen

Further signs of recovery in the air cargo market have been reported.
Published: 1 September 2010