Supply chain standards set for Australia
Linfox, Toll, Coles and Woolworths are tipped to join a new working group that will recommend non-compulsory supply chain standards in Australia
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'Put up or shut up' call to TWU
The escalation in Transport Workers Union (TWU) rhetoric against the major supermarket chains has prompted a backlash from the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and the companies themselves.
TWU National Secretary Tony Sheldon has accused Coles and Woolworths of having blood on their hands due to “pressuring” truck drivers “to meet impossible deadlines, making them queue for hours unpaid to load and unload at distribution centres and to deliver their goods for a pittance”.
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Private label no threat retailers say
Coles and Woolworths deny claims the increase of ‘private label’ products on their shelves is hurting suppliers and reducing choice
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Supermarket supply chain under fire again
TWU latest to take on Coles, accusing it of encouraging unsafe practices by imposing "arbitrary deadlines"
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Coles snubs ombudsman call
Retail giant Coles flatly rejects claims that cutting the prices of its fruit and vegetables is causing lower farm gate returns
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Woolworths divests Dick Smiths
Woolworths decides BIG W better than Dick Smiths for consumer electronics and will spend $300 million restructuring the business before selling it off
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TWU set to gain foothold at Woolies-owned DC
TWU scores a victory in its attempt to gain access to employees at Woolworths-owned DC, overturning a decision banning entry
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Woolworths completes GS1 Recallnet integration
Woolworths completes end to end integration of GS1 internal recall management system for its supermarket and liquor businesses
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Woolies pulls in "solid" profit; tips growth in 2012
Woolworths continues to strengthen its position in the retail market with a 5.1 percent increase in sales
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We can't stand still on freight productivity: Woolworths
Woolworths warns industry can’t do nothing on freight productivity and wants long-term planning to develop strategies
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Woolworths connects to GS1net
Woolworths will take a major step forward in effective data transfer with e-business standards organisation GS1 Australia's GS1net service
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Metcash beats ACCC in legal stoush
Federal Court win opens way to purchase of Franklins from Pick n Pay
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Toll weathers the storm to post $294m profit
Toll weathers a string of natural disasters and tough economic conditions to post $294.8 million profit
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Calls for more oversight on pallets
Transport and logistics sector wants national code of conduct to fix problems with pallet hire processes
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Bad data costs retailers billions
A major report into the grocery sector reveals bad data will cost top retailers more than a billion dollars over the next five years
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Shift to rail won’t hurt truckies, Woolworths says
Woolworths says no truck drivers will be affected by its decision to use rail
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Woolworths sees a rise in petrol sales
Third quarter results show a 13.3 percent rise in petrol sales
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Woolworths pulls in $13.6bn in sales
Woolworths announces $13.6 billion in sales, but warns of uncertain times ahead
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Costco has no plans to hire truck drivers
As it prepares to open two new stores in Australia, US retailer Costco has no plans to employ truck drivers
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Woolies looks into palm oil supply chain
Woolworths has lodged a request for information to Australian suppliers of sustainable palm oil, with a view to private lable use
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