TPG plans to cut almost Fl 600m on postal deliveries
TPG, the parent company of Dutch postal company PTT Post, has shown analysts plans to cut almost Fl 600m on postal deliveries
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Post union signs no-strike deal
Consignia, the postal group, yesterday signed a three-month no-strike deal with the Communication Workers’ Union, suggesting that this year’s Christmas post will escape industrial action
Read More@ Your Home – New Markets for Customer Service and Delivery
“@ Your Home: New Markets for Customer Service and Delivery” identifies the fast-growing new market for home delivery resulting both from changes in social habits and the impact of e-commerce. The report examines the potential growth in home deliveries – estimated to be worth £34.4 bn by 2005 – and makes recommendations for dealing with the social, economic and environmental impact of the increased demand for delivery to the home.
Report available at P:[email protected] or printed copy in research library L13880
Read MoreSmart Locker Solutions
Smart Locker Solutions: Using innovative technology to solve business needs – Richard Peeters, Head of technology, BPCS (Consignia)
Read MoreNew business model for Royal Mail
New business model for Royal Mail – Gillian Wilmot, Managing Director, Business and Consumer markets, Royal Mail (UK)
Read MoreUniversal Service and Commercial Reform
Universal Service and Commercial Reform – by Dr Ulrich Gygi, CEO of Swiss Post
Read MoreAustrian Post Office may cut 300 jobs
Austria’s postal workers’ union is demanding that Osterreichische Post AG, the Austrian post office, refrain from redundancies, amid fears that 300 redundancies could result from the planned closure of around 700 post offices. Regional post office directors have this week sent news of the planned closures to those who will be affected. However, it is said that concrete measures can be taken only in agreement with representatives of municipalities.
Read MoreTPG, VNU, Sanoma Uitgevers Sign Distribution Deal [Press Release]
In a joint press release issued today, VNU, Sanoma Uitgevers and TPG will form a strategic alliance in e-distribution; TPG intends to acquire VNU Directview, a business-to-business direct marketing company, from VNU; and Sanoma Uitgevers and VNU will conclude a long-term contract for magazine delivery by TPG. “Sanoma Uitgevers, formerly VNU Magazines, The Netherlands, and TPG, today announced their intention to join forces in the field of electronic mail delivery in The Netherlands. TPG will acquire the business-to-business direct marketing company, VNU Directview, from VNU. In addition, Sanoma Uitgevers and VNU will gradually out-source the delivery of their magazines to TPG.” (Source: TPG, VNU, Sanoma Uitgevers)
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