Ilford Imaging, photographic materials manufacturer, has appointed Bibby Distribution to handle its worldwide logistics needs. Ian Callow, group distribution manager, Ilford Imaging, says, “the Ilford marketplace is changing, as is our product range and we believe Bibby has the skills to manage the global logistical challenges on our behalf, in cooperation with their overseas partners.
Read MoreHome Shopping Europe (HSE), home shopping televsion channel, has awarded a three-year, multi-million pound contract to TDG to handle its c-fulfilment operations. The contract will create 45 new jobs dedicated to HSE logistics operations at TDG’s specialised c-fulfilment centre in Wrexham. Staff will be responsible for picking, inspection, packaging and despatch of goods for home delivery by a network of UK parcel carriers.
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Read MoreThe U.S. Postal Service has been unable to develop a unified and effective Internet and e-commerce strategy, mainly because of a “fragmented” management approach, says a new report issued by the U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO).
The report, released earlier this week, is a follow-up by the GAO on recommendations it gave to the Postal Service in September 2000 on updating its services for the Internet.
Christian Salvesen has won a £300,000 per year distribution and warehousing contract for box manufacturer Boxes Prestige. Salvesen will deliver boxes direct to customers throughout the UK, and storage for the total international offering. The specialist boxes are for companies such as Thornton’s Chocolates, Avon and Evelyn Crahtree.
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