Logistics News
Prolog has been voted winner of the ECMOD 2007 Supplier Award
in the Fulfilment and Response Handling Category.
The Award, which is judged on the basis of client nominations, was presented to Prolog Sales Manager Stephen Cooke at the recent ECMOD Exhibition held in London’s Earls Court in October.
Prolog Sales Managers Steven Orchard (left) and Andrew Scanlon are pictured on our stand at ECMOD.
Prolog opens eighth warehouse in East Midlands
Prolog has opened its eighth high-capacity warehouse and administrative facility in the East Midlands. The 115,000 sq. ft. high-bay unit became operational in August, one month ahead of schedule. Read more...
Prolog Director attends first delivery for
Cancer Research UK's Race for Life
Prolog Transport and Logistics Director, Peter Ray, turned out at London's Battersea Park on May 2 to oversee the first delivery of support materials for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2007 series, supported by Tesco. Read more...
Synergy with Rolatruc
Synergy between Prolog and leading MHE manufacturer BT Rolatruc is helping to create the machines for tomorrow's ergonomic warehouses. Following extensive pre-production trials at Prolog's Midlands distribution centre, BTR's new C17 'Vector' Combi picker feature major improvements in load carrying, speed and energy efficiency. That's good news for BTR customers, and it's good news for Prolog's clients!
Prolog Logistics role in battle against MRSA 'Superbug'
The National Patient Safety Agency has been using Prolog's nationwide bulk storage, fulfilment and distribution infrastructure to bring a 17-month long MRSA awareness programme to hospital wards throughout England and Wales.
Base London opts for 'flexible' retail logistics.
Fashion footwear and clothing retailer Base London has signed Prolog Logistics to manage its supply chain distribution network serving major UK high street outlets. Ian Cartwright, Base London buyer and merchandising director, said: "We selected Prolog Logistics as our storage and distribution partner because of their flexibility and investment in IT systems, both of which are unrivalled in a competitive marketplace."
Sherwood adds bonded warehousing.
Prolog Logistics has been granted bonded warehouse status for its 132,000 sq ft Phase Three facility at Sherwood Park in the East Midlands. The move opens the way for Prolog in key areas of retail logistics, including wetstock.
CILT Open Evening hits the spot.
Prolog's first Open Evening for members of the Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport (CILT) was a roaring success. Held at Sherwood Park in April the event put the spotlight on the advantages of scalable, flexible logistics operations coupled with totally integrated contact centre support.
Lloyd Shoe signs Prolog Logistics for UK retail distribution.
Prolog Logistics has been appointed by Lloyd Shoe to handle distribution to 800 high street retail outlets. Prolog will be handling an estimated 3.5 million pairs of footwear a year as part of a contract covering pick-pack, quality control, carrier labelling, returns handling and the provision of a dedicated client office.
