Tips on keeping your warehouse workers cool in summer
SaaS warehouse management system provider Snapfulfil offers 5 Top Tips to keep your warehouse workers cool in summer.
Hybrid straddle carriers impress
The hybrid straddle carrier supplied by Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is said to have set the industry benchmark for fuel consumption and emissions in operation at MSC Home Terminal in Antwerp, Belgium.
Dedicated eCommerce storage & pick operation
SSI Schaefer has provided NBTY Europe (parent company of Holland & Barrett) with an automated system comprising a two-tier mezzanine and mesh-deck pallet racking to revolutionise its capabilities within the eCommerce market.
Moving safely in healthcare
Materials handling specialist MasterMover is alerting healthcare providers to the significant advantages its range of electric tugs can deliver within hospital environments in terms of improving efficiency, safety and cost savings.
Food firm switches to pallet trucks after forklift accident
A food packaging company in Buxton has been fined after an employee suffered severe injuries to his leg when he was struck by a forklift truck.
Forever changes
Paul Thynne, national service manager at materials handling solutions specialist Briggs Equipment, says the modern materials handling equipment (MHE) engineer is expected to have strong customer facing skills as well as technical know-how.
Handle with care
Making the right choices in the warehouse can pay dividends in transit by lessening freight claims, says John Garner, sales manager, national accounts at Ambassador Antalis.
Fast order picking
eCommerce presents interesting opportunities, but there are also risks which are difficult to assess. Getting intralogistics right can be key to profitability.
Don’t force it
Automation is an increasingly popular option, but make sure it fits with business strategy, cautions Paul Wilson, managing director of supply chain consultancy Davies & Robson.
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.
