On the front line
DHL Supply Chain outlines the steps supply chain professionals can take to counter the efforts of organised criminal gangs engaged in counterfeiting pharmaceuticals.
Handling outbound and inbound items
VanRiet’s IQ-Grid automated handling solution is bi-directional, meaning it can be used for build orders and handle returns.
Warehouse consolidation
Swiss manufacturer fits out new logistics centre with an automated pallet warehouse and goods to person picking.
Asda maximises cube
SDI Group has won a multi-million pound contract with George at Asda to expand capacity at the clothing brand’s Brackmills regional distribution centre in Northampton.
Hyster releases powerful compact electric forklift
The E4-5.5XN electric forklift truck series is designed for intensive work and offers the same tough qualities as an IC forklift.
Toyota takes the biscuit
Lanark-based Border Biscuits receives deliveries of 50 tonnes of ingredients each week from around the world and produces millions of biscuits every year.
Race to cut costs with Pit Stop Line
Trelleborg Wheel Systems has launched its Pit Stop Line innovation for its premium range industrial tires.
Take a walk on the wide side
Electric models will gain growing traction in the sideloader market predicted Bulmor as HSS Editor Simon Duddy visited the manufacturer’s facilities in Austria.
Future proof your investment
When you consider moving to or building a new warehouse, it is imperative that you plan for the future; even more so when constructing your own due to the inherent additional capital investment cost.
Reserve tank helps saves fuel
The IMPCO reserve tank aims to help fleet managers fully use the fuel in their LPG cylinders.
Protecting pedestrians
Correct segregation in the warehouse between people and vehicles is fundamentally important but getting it right is a nuanced matter as outlined by Chris Hopkirk, sales director at ASG Services.
Peak-Ryzex Europe MD talks to HSS
Peak-Ryzex Europe MD Damian Penney talks to HSS editor Simon Duddy about the company’s approach to helping you improve your warehouse IT operations.
Getting the levels right at Glastonbury
Cirrus Research provides the technology to allow consultants to assess noise safety levels at the Glastonbury music festival.
Working towards zero harm – SEMA unveils conference programme
SEMA’s one day safety conference on 6th November 2014 tackles key safety issues for the storage industry.
Managing in a risky world
Hardly a week goes by without the EU adding the names of new sanctioned individuals to the annex of one of its embargo regulations.
Putting the fancy into voice tech
Fancy dress costume retailer Smiffy’s opted for Voxware’s Cloud Voice Management Suite (VMS) to increase fulfilment efficiency, boost safety and train seasonal staff quicker.
PUWER to the people
Good to Go Safety provides a tagging system that helps your employees determine equipment is safe to use, and helps you meet regulations.
Impartial guidance offered
Independent expertise will be in evidence at Health and Safety North 2014 which takes place at The Bolton Arena, in Bolton on 8-9 October.
Compact reach truck
With a 4000kg lift capacity, the SQ 40 is the new flagship model in the Hubtex range of reach trucks.
