Brambles Limited today reported sales revenue from Continuing operations of US$3,563.1 million for the nine months ended 31 March 2012, up 33% on the prior corresponding period. The main drivers of Brambles’ sales growth were: the inclusion of businesses acquired since the priorcorresponding period; expansion in emerging markets in the Pallets … [Read more...]
Reduced Time and Costs Key Benefit of 2ic Pallets Software
April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
2ic Software, provider of 2ic Pallets pallet management software, recently undertook a customer survey of their industry leading pallet administration offering. Not surprisingly, ‘Reduced time & costs’ was nominated as the best benefit by 30% of responders, followed by ‘Reduced risk of losses’ with 25% of the votes. "The results … [Read more...]
New Supply Chain Certification from CSCMP Supported by CHEP
April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
CHEP, the industry leader in pallet and container pooling solutions, has joined with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and other industry members to develop and test a new qualification for managers. The SCPro™ is a three-level certification that offers global supply chain management professionals a way to demonstrate a … [Read more...]
LeanLogistics Continues Global Expansion With France Office
April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
LeanLogistics, a global solutions provider of transportation management system (TMS) applications and supply chain services, recently announced its expansion into France with an office in Paris. LeanLogistics’ France office provides sales and support for the suite of LeanLogistics technologies and services. LeanLogistics On-Demand TMS® … [Read more...]
CHEP USA to Open U.S. Headquarters in Atlanta
March 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Gov. Nathan Deal of Georgia has announced that CHEP USA will relocate its headquarters to Atlanta. The company plans to bring 173 jobs to the new facility over the next five years. “Georgia has many natural benefits and other strategic resources that make our state an attractive location for companies in the logistics industry,” Deal said. … [Read more...]
Brambles Delivers First Half 2012 Sales and Profit Growth
February 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Report Highlights CHEP USA turnaround continues: improved efficiencies and sales growth Sales resilient in Europe; actions identified to address cost pressures Strong contribution and growth from IFCO businesses acquired in March 2011 RPCs, Containers and emerging markets Pallets operations drive sales increase Full-year Group … [Read more...]
CHEP HOSTS CUSTOMER FORUM TO ADDRESS ISSUE OF MANAGING PLATFORM COMPLEXITY IN THE UK SUPPLY CHAIN
December 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CHEP, the world’s leading provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, recently hosted a forum for customers in the UK to explore potential solutions to help manage platform complexity associated with the challenging “last mile” of the supply chain. The “last mile” refers to the final portion of the supply chain through which a … [Read more...]
CHEP Announces Customer Win in Printing Sector
December 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CHEP, the world’s leading provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, has announced it has signed an initial 12 month contract with the Polestar Group, Europe’s leading independent printing company. Under the new agreement, Polestar will convert flows of its periodic magazine titles away from second-hand white wood pallets to … [Read more...]
CHEP Saves Millions With LLamasoft’s Supply Chain Guru®
December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
CHEP, a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, recently selected LLamasoft's Supply Chain Guru® to support their supply chain design and strategic planning initiatives. CHEP serves many of the world's largest companies in industry sectors like consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. Its 300 … [Read more...]
Brambles Acquires Paramount Pallet
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Over a year ago we reported on the renewed interest of Brambles in expanding its equipment pooling empire. PackagingRevolution.net has learned that Canada's Paramount Pallet has been acquired by Brambles, parent of CHEP, IFCO and CAPS. Paramount is well known in the Canadian market as the country's only pallet company with depot locations across … [Read more...]
