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Packaging company, Meadwestvaco (WMV), has announced the launch of a new security solution which aims to prevent theft throughout the supply chain. WiFi enabled locks MWV’s new solution is a disposable lock which utilises wireless technology. When placed on products it renders them useless until deactivated at the point of sale following payment. This will benefit luxury branded goods s...

Judith McKenna is to leave her position as COO at Asda to take up a new role at Walmart International as executive vice president, strategy and international development. Move to Walmart The move to Bentonville is a further promotion for McKenna who became Asda COO in July 2011 after 10 years as CFO. McKenna is widely recognised for her ability to get things done in a down to earth manner, ...

Network Rail announces its ambitions for the UK’s rail freight network over the next five years. Strategic business plan Network Rail has submitted its £37.5bn spending proposal to the office of rail regulation. Within the proposal, £206m has been allocated to developing the rail freight network in England and Wales. The intention is to increase freight capacity by 30% in order to pre...

Tesco has released its Christmas trading results for the six weeks to 5 January, with group sales up 3.9% inc. VAT exc. fuel (3.6% at actual exchange rates). The performance of its UK operation continues to strengthen with performance overseas similar to that experienced in Q3. Tesco's strongest UK growth for three years In the UK sales over Christmas increased by 4.3% (inc. VAT, exc. fuel...

Samworth Brothers, famous for the Ginster’s brand, has finalised a deal to buy land in Leicester with the intention of building a food manufacturing facility, according to press reports. Pursuing planning permission The deal for the 50,000m2 of greenfield land has been agreed with Leicester city council and is subject to planning permission. If granted, the site gives Samworth Brothers the op...

Neal Austin, Morrisons group logistics and supply chain director, has joined the supervisory board of GS1 UK, a not-for-profit supply chain standards organisation. New appointment Neal Austin, who has been with Morrisons since 2006, will now be part of the supervisory board for GS1. He began his career as a graduate with Tesco before joining Asda for 10 years. At Asda, Austin moved throug...

Walmarts’ same day delivery service ‘Walmart To Go’ is currently being tested in selected regions of the US according to press reports. Same day delivery For a $10 fee shoppers are able to place an order with Walmart and book delivery for later that evening provided the order is placed before 12pm. UPS’ supply chain solutions division, a service typically used for emergency deliveries, is...

Based on the most read case studies in Supply Chain Analysis, we have compiled a list of the top ten. These ten case studies touched upon three major themes: Improving customer service, network redesign and automation and how collaboration has delivered improvements. Read on to explore each of these case studies to gain an understanding of how challenges have been addressed. #10 - AB Inbe...

Dutch dairy co-operative, Frieslandcampina has outlined its plan to drive efficiency and reduce costs in its Hungarian operation. Re-organising logistics Frieslandcampina has said it will end production at its Debrecen factory by 13 September 2013. The manufacturer intends re-organise its logistics operation around its distribution centre in Budapest and transfer its administrative func...

Global Logistics Properties Limited (GLP), a provider of logistics facilities in China, Japan and Brazil, has announced that it has leased a distribution facility to Tesco in Zhejiang Province, eastern China. Connection to major cities Tesco has leased a 10,300sqm facility in GLP Park Jiashan, close to the 320 national highway. It has direct connections to Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai a...