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Procter and Gamble (P&G) has reported an increase in operating profit in Q2. This was driven by productivity and cost savings. Strong Q2 performance P&G reported sales of $22.2bn, a 2% increase, in the three months ending 31 December. Operating margin in the same period also increased by 8% to 20.3%. Bob Mcdonald, P&G CEO, commented “Our second quarter results were at the high end of our...

Container shipping company, Maersk Line, is to increase its target for CO2 emissions after reaching 2020 target earlier than planned. New 40% target Maersk Line used its 2007 emissions level to set its long term environmental target. The freight company initially put in place plans to reduce this figure by 25% before 2020 but now this has been increased to 40% due to the success of the mea...

Arla Foods has announced that it is to invest DKK 2bn ($360m) in its production facilities to boost efficiency and profitability as well as reduce its environmental impact. 2013 Investment The DKK 2bn investment represents approximately 3% of Arla Foods expected revenue. This is lower than the 3.4% spent in 2012 however a plan to boost production is the focus of this year’s investment. Thi...

Unilever has announced that more than 50% of its factories have achieved its goal to send zero waste to landfill, saving €70m a year. 2015 target As part of Unilever’s sustainable living plan the manufacturer outlined an ambition for waste levels to be lower than 2008 while doubling sales volume. Unilever originally aimed to reach the target in 2020 however, with over 130 factories now ...

Sainsbury’s has renewed its contract with specialist multichannel logistics company, iForce, until April 2014. Continued partnership Sainsbury’s partnership with iForce began in 2009 with the logistics company managing the online fulfilment and returns process for general merchandise products. This partnership grew, and with iForce’s help, Sainsbury’s click and collect service was rolle...

Stobart Group announced in its interim management statement that its operating performance is to be below market expectations, leading the company to discontinue its chilled business as a standalone unit. Moving out of chilled In the announcement Stobart cites a tough economic environment, particularly within transport and distribution, as the reason for its decision. Following a restructu...

Tesco has opened its latest dotcom only warehouse in Crawley, as it continues to build home delivery capacity through this format. A growing network delivering improved service The new dark store opened on 21 January, adding to those already operational in Aylesford (near Maidstone), Croydon, Edmonton and Greenford. Tesco continues to build its network of dark store warehouses around the...

In an attempt to reverse its reducing market share in India, Kellogg’s appoints four new executives including a new head of supply chain. Plan to increase distribution Kellogg’s has seen its share of the breakfast food market decline in India against strong competition from local firms and global manufacturers. In order to alter this trend the manufacturer plans to significantly increase ...

Fourth quarter results round off a positive year for Unilever with operating margin at 13.8% on a turnover of EUR 51.3bn. A number of supply chain projects implemented last year, have helped boost the manufacturer’s performance. Full year performance Unilever delivered growth in all of its categories which led to turnover increasing by 10.5% to EUR51.3bn. The company’s performance in e...

The French yoghurt manufacturer, Yoplait, has agreed to extend its contract with logistics company, NFT, according to press reports. Current operation General Mills owned Yoplait currently uses NFT's storage and distribution solution to serve UK retailers. Operated from a site in Daventry, NFT packs and boxes products to meet UK requirements before delivering to customers within 24 hours o...