A transport of delight: Reducing costs in the manufacturing supply chain

Posted on 16 Mar 2012 by The Manufacturer

Transport costs have escalated for manufacturing companies over the past few years. Tim Fawkes of transport management company 3t Logistics explains how businesses can make their supply chain more cost effective.

Recent figures for manufacturing output suggest that the first quarter of 2012 will be more active than 2011. The latest CIPS Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reported a result of  51.2 – far enough over the 50 mark to indicate signs of growth and its hoped that the Olympics will boost numerous sectors of the British…

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