Pallet Networks feature – A vested interest in making it work
IFW feature on pallet networks – Palletforce, Palletline, Palletways and Pall-Ex
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Industry post march
A national march and demonstration by the Communication Workers Untion is to be held in London on 16 March to warn the public of the dangers to the postal service of increased competition.
Read MoreConsignia chiefs put their 10% rise on hold
Consignia chiefs at the centre of a “fat cat” pay row today caved in to pressure and turned down a 10 per cent rise. Peter Carr, chairman of industry watchdog Postwatch, had earlier said: “It is extremely difficult to justify such pay increases when the service is so poor and the company is losing £1.5 million a day.” After Mr Roberts turned the rise down, Mr Carr said: “This is a sensible decision from an eminently sensible man. There could be no justification for a 10 per cent increase to bosses when workers are offered only two per cent.”
Read MoreConsignia is facing £400m late post fine.
The Post Office is still failing to deliver enough letters on time despite pressure from the regulator, new figures reveal. If it fails to improve by the end of the month, the company could be fined up to 10 per cent of its £4billion annual turnover.
Read MoreDirect mail: strong growth
Despite the general economic slowdown, UK direct mail volume grew by 5.9% year on year, thanks to a strong 4th quarter of 2001, with expenditure up by 8.7%.
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