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■ Newsdesk May
Wanted: missing pallets
InBrief
■ First European
The misappropriation of “Due to significant numbers of manager for NYK
pallets is costing the FMCG pallets now involved, the Logistics
supply chain both financially industry is having to pass the Ian Veitch, ceo of NYK
and in terms of environmental cost of recovery on to customers, Logistics (UK) Ltd has
impact and is a situation that seeing spend go up unnecessarily been appointed to the com-
could be avoided, warns one of across the supply chain,” she mittee of directors of NYK
the leading pallet pool continues. Line in Tokyo, becoming
operators and owner of the red As well as the financial cost the first European in the
pallet, LPR. involved in large numbers of lost company’s 122 year histo-
A new awareness campaign, pallets, there is also the ry to take a place on
developed by LPR, will involve a environmental impact of NYK’s main Group
series of posters with hard-hitting replacing them. When one Board.
messages put up in retailer considers that the numbers run
regional distribution centres, into the millions, both sets of ■ New arrival for Joel
across the UK, to try and reduce costs stack up – literally. Martin at Quartz
the potentially illegal mis-use of Congratulations to Joel
pallets. Offenders beware arrange collection. Martin, classifed sales
“The number of pallets being People who take what they think The campaign will highlight executive for Quartz
lost in the supply chain is are unwanted pallets will, these issues in a bid to encourage Publishing and
unsustainable for the industry. If probably unknowingly, be the industry to work together to Exhibitions, on the birth of
pallets were treated with the committing an offence. So, if help keep pallet costs across the his baby boy, Joe. We wish
same seriousness as stock and red pallets are at a retailer’s sector down and efficiency up. Joel and his wife Kelly
given the security of retailers’ distribution point, or any other Indeed, if the FMCG retail every success and
sites, then there is little reason facility and warehouse personnel supply chain improved pallets happiness for many years
why they should end up outside or drivers are unsure what to do, losses by 1 per cent, this would to come with their new
the FMCG supply chain,” says it is just a matter of ringing save the equivalent of 175,000 son.
LPR’s managing director, Jane LPR’s pallet hotline – 0845 165 trees being felled each year to
Gorick. 0000 – and the company will replace the losses.
Hepworth
Sponsorship
Norco
chooses
extended
team
ATMS
expands
Bill Hill, group vice
president, logistics Norco Group
Hepworth Building Products services, said, “Sport is a has
(now part of the Wavin Group) key brand-building announced
has placed a major order with platform for GAC. We that Chris
UK-based ATMS plc for the chose motor racing as Hawley is to
implementation of a 25 years- it’s a blend of speed and join its
plus user Warehouse precision – exactly what rapidly
Management System (WMS) our customers look for in expanding
for its expanding distribution a logistics partner. Our team with effect from 2 April
facility in Doncaster. continued sponsorship of 2007.
The ATMS StockTrackPLUS GAC Logistics has extended its top performing racing driver Chris, who was recently
(STP) Warehouse Management sponsorship of racing driver Viktor Jensen will enable us to honoured by The Fork Lift Truck
System will control all aspects of Viktor Jensen as he moves up a further widen our global brand Association as recipient of its
the warehousing and distribution gear into the British F3 visibility and relevance to prestigious Lifetime
operation including management International Series, driving customers, partners, suppliers and Achievement Award, has almost
of the trailer yard. The system for Alan Docking Racing. employees.” 40 years’ experience in the
will optimise the narrow aisle Last year, GAC Logistics The sponsorship deal covers industry and has enjoyed a long-
zone being sponsored the 19-year-old the 2007 racing season and the standing relationship with Norco
installed Iceland native when he drove in GAC brand will be seen on throughout his time at CMP. His
and will the Formula Palmer Audi (FPA) Viktor's car, racing overalls and appointment is an important
also control Championship. A multiple FPA race helmet. This sponsorship element of the company’s plans
the picking race-winner, Viktor finished also opens up business for rapid expansion of its service
and packing second in the 2006 opportunities in a highly and product offerings.
operation. Championship on 276 points. specialised niche area. www.norcoenergy.com
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