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Analytiqa: Logistics Bulletin: Friday 15th December

Written by Mark O'Bornick
Monday, 18 December 2006
Friday 15th December 2006 – This week's Logistics Bulletin reports on the name change of TNT Logistics to CEVA Logistics, which along with the Company's new corporate identity completes the transition from a corporate division to a stand-alone logistics company. Elsewhere, Con-way and General Motors have agreed on a valuation for Vector SCM and the GLS Group has acquired the parcel and general cargo business of ABX Belgium Distribution. In the healthcare sector, following Tyco International's announcement that it would split into three separate publicly traded companies, the Senior Management team for Tyco Healthcare has been announced including the appointment of Vice President Global Supply Chain. Staying in healthcare, AstraZeneca has reviewed its supply chain operations in the UK and has subsequently issued invitations to tender to various logistics companies, in order to enhance distribution of its medicines. Distribution centre news includes Gazeley building a DC for ASDA in the UK, ProLogis has leased space to Ozburn-Hessey Logistics in the US, whilst it has also acquired eight distribution centres in Japan. Staying in the Asia Pacific region, Toll Holdings has announced it is to divide its Group in to separate businesses; one for the supply chain and one concentrating on networks. In employment news, UPS is offering an additional 650 employees voluntary redundancy, whilst senior appointments have been made at BAX Global and Schneider Logistics. On behalf of all the team at Analytiqa, we would like to wish our readers a very Merry Christmas and continued happiness and success for 2007! Seasons Greetings, Analytiqa. UPS to cut a further 650 Supply Chain Solutions jobs 11 December 2006 - UPS has offered voluntary redundancy to approximately 650 employees as part of the Company's ongoing effort to eliminate redundant positions. Cutting these 650 jobs is in addition to the job reductions at UPS Supply Chain Solutions announced in October. The impact of the voluntary redundancy opportunity on financial results will not be determined until after the personal election period is completed on January 29th, 2007. The Company will discuss any significant financial impact from this action during its fourth quarter earnings call on January 30th, 2007. Elsewhere this week: TNT Logistics changes name to CEVA Logistics http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2084 Con-way and General Motors agree on valuation for Vector SCM http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2083 GLS Group acquires ABX Belgium Distribution http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2085 Tyco Healthcare appoints Vice President Global Supply Chain http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2086 AstraZeneca review UK supply chain http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2094 ProLogis leases warehouse to Ozburn-Hessey Logistics http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2081 Gazeley to develop distribution centre for ASDA http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2089 ProLogis Japan to acquire eight distribution centres from Shiseido http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2090 Menlo Worldwide wins logistics contract with Runner's World http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2091 Toll Holdings to restructure business into two separate companies http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2088 BAX Global appoints Government & Defence Sales Vice President http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2092 Schneider Logistics strengthens international sales team http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2093 US launches Secure Freight Initiative http://www.analytiqa.com/newsitem.aspx?articleid=2082 Click www.analytiqa.com/news.aspx for additional developments added daily. Mid-Tier 3PLs struggle to maintain margins Winners and Losers amongst European 3PLs... Click www.analytiqa.com/pdf/free/WhosWhoinEuropeanLogistics2006.pdf for more details. Which companies are growing revenues faster than their competitors? But how are their margins changing? Who's Who in European Logistics 2006 is a statistical analysis, based on unique primary research exclusive to Analytiqa, of the leading logistics service providers in Europe. Who is striving, thriving or simply just surviving? To see the content available in this report, click www.analytiqa.com/pdf/free/WhosWhoinEuropeanLogistics2006TOC.pdf Analytiqa Gate House, Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, UK, AL8 6NS Tel: +44 (0)1707 37 22 11 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Bookmark with: Delicious Digg reddit Facebook StumbleUpon What are these?

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