GXO claims Wincanton takeover will not hurt UK food retailers
The world’s largest pure-play contract logistics operator (PPCLO), GXO, has argued that its intended acquisition ...
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By Alex Lennane
It’s a bit of a departure from the norm, today. E-commerce and last-mile logistics is, generally speaking, something The Loadstar hasn’t covered. But for retailers, it’s becoming an increasingly important part of the supply chain; the customer-facing, sales-oriented side of the business. And it has increasingly important consequences for suppliers along the chain ? especially in technology.
And so, in the interests of education, The Loadstar found itself delving in to the end of the supply chain, entering the vast halls ...
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Michael Webber
October 08, 2012 at 2:40 amReally enjoyed this piece. As you note, many of us don’t often see the first & last mile of the chain, so thanks for the glimpse.