Egemin AGVs to handle slabs and rolls
Flooring manufacturer IVC has placed an order with Egemin for an automated warehouse solution at its manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia.
Heavy truck packs a punch
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has launched the TREXiA EX, a new range of 10.0 to 16.0 tonne diesel IC engine trucks.
Honk your horns for Toyota and Red Nose Day!
We are proud to announce that Toyota is an official partner of Red Nose Day 2015 and is planning a nationwide string of activities to help reach the target of raising one million pounds, which includes sole supply of red noses for vehicles.
Allocate cost accurately with Yusen audit tool
Yusen Logistics has launched Freight Auditing Tool to give transparency to freight invoicing throughout lengthy and complex supply chains. The tool has been implemented with a European retailer with a global supplier base and is available to all industries.
Yodel’s Dick Stead refuses to be a ‘busy fool’
In this thought leadership article, Yodel supremo Dick Stead puts his foot down and demands ‘honesty, transparency and a fair price’ after Christmas 2014 ‘broke the mould’.
Snapfulfil to demo ‘BI’ tool at IntraLogisteX
SaaS WMS specialist will leverage its partnership with renowned business intelligence firm Microstrategy at the event.
CILT favours Heathrow over Gatwick for new runway
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has responded to the Airports Commission’s consultation on options for a new runway, which presented the Commission’s analysis of the proposals shortlisted last year: two for expansion at Heathrow Airport and one proposal at Gatwick Airport.
Healthcare giant moves to cut barrier costs
Kimberly-Clark was experiencing persistent problems with its heavy duty forklifts at its site in Flint, north Wales, impacting a particular section of steel barrier. A-Safe makes bet it can help – and wins.
Ride the wave of order consolidation
Consolidating multiple orders in an automated warehouse needs a lot of thought, analysis and planning. The size, shape and sales volume of the items in question all have a part to play, but so does the WMS, says Paul Wilson MD at Davies & Robson.
Game changer in electric vs IC
Looking for a fork lift truck that is guaranteed to improve your performance levels and, at the same time, reduce your costs? Look no further. The latest generation of electric counterbalance trucks from Mitsubishi has been developed to excel in typical IC engine applications… as well as outperform its electric counterparts.
Continental Tyres will suit the application
Leveraging a diverse range of tyres, Continental can assess the application demands and supply the right product for the right place.
Secure packaging key to online retail success
With the increase in eCommerce, Click and Collect, the efficient and safe transportation of goods has never been more crucial says Andrew Smedley, divisional manager at Antalis Packaging.
All-weather options boost Yale trucks
Yale has revealed new options to enhance the number of applications where its electric counterbalance forklift trucks can be used externally including rain, snow and muddy conditions.
Stevedores fined after trailer fall injury
A Glamorgan stevedoring company has been fined for breaking safety legislation after an employee suffered severe leg injuries falling from a trailer.
Putting off expansion because of planning permission?
With the concept of temporary buildings and structures being a relatively new one, albeit becoming a more considered and alternative option to permanent storage solutions, prospective customers often have limited knowledge in terms of whether they need planning permission or not.
Yusen Logistics slashes barrier repair cost
You want barrier systems to stop MHE when they collide, but given how often this can happen in the warehouse, it’s also worth considering how much it costs to repair or replace the barrier.
Omni-channel dream or nightmare?
For many, 2014 was the year that internet fulfillment broke and the optimism generated by rising online retail volumes soured as the cost of fulfillment spiralled out of control. We talk to LCP Consulting to get some idea of what happened and what lies in store for the future.
Combilift to invest €40 million in major manufacturing expansion
Combilift is to invest €40 million over the next two years in a new manufacturing facility, which will also create 200 additional jobs over the next five years.
DB Schenker Logistics takes on first CarryPick solution
Automation specialists, Swisslog, is to deliver its newly developed order fulfilment system for DB Schenker Logistics in Arlandastad, Sweden.
Taking automation to another level
DHL has carried out a pilot project testing smart glasses and augmented reality picking in a warehouse in the Netherlands.
