WMS streamlines fulfillment
A standout feature is that the Snapfuflil WMS supports the firm’s complex build-to-order process, providing visibility of both component parts and finished goods in real-time.
Closed loop
Recycling batteries is a key environmental win, says Manbat, as is ensuring batteries are not scrapped early.
Take a systematic approach to Improving RTP
Returnable transit packaging can improve process and logistics efficiencies and meet legal and environmental requirements in the food industry, says Danilo Oliynik, UK and Ireland MD of Schoeller Allibert.
No need to send for the SAS… it’s already built in
People, product and process, the 3 Ps that Toyota Material Handling focus on to be the world’s number one material handling provider.
High fulfillment cost forces hand of John Lewis
High logistics cost prompts Omni-channel retail leader to start charging for its Click & Collect service.
Datalogic secures £20m Royal Mail parcel sortation order
Datalogic has inked a deal with Royal Mail to implement a new Parcel Sorting System in around 20 mail centres across the UK.
Greggs invests in Stertil dock houses for loading flexibility
Stertil Dock Products has installed a series of loading dock houses for Greggs to ensure safe and efficient distribution from the Group’s bakery in Birmingham.
MR reach trucks power busy cold store
Two new cold store MR reach trucks supported by two MPX power pallet trucks are proving to be a robust, reliable and low-cost materials handling solution in sub-zero temperatures at Chiltern Cold Storage.
Fighting the good fight
For over 40 years, Translift Bendi have been waging a war on wasted storage space with the continual development and introduction of innovative products and solutions.
Top tips for racking specification
In the first of a series of two, Matt Danhieux, Designer at Rapid Racking, offers top tips for choosing the right racking and shelving.
Solutions for pharmaceutical logistics
The pharmaceutical industry is facing enormous changes. New regulations, increasingly more complex products, steadily expanding product portfolios and ever smaller batches increase costs and risks in logistical processes. Michiel Veenman, Director Solution Management Pharmaceutical Industry at Swisslog, explains the ways in which the industry can overcome the challenges of the future.
Contact Attachments launches ‘Summer of Safety’ campaign
Mid Wales-based Contact Attachments has launched its dedicated ‘Summer of Safety’ campaign and is now inviting all forklift attachments users across the UK to call upon the company for a free Thorough Examination, to ensure they comply with the latest Health and Safety regulations.
Fashion retailer Missguided for new 250k sq ft warehouse
Missguided will be the end user for the build-to-suit facility at Trafford Park, Manchester.
Budget too little, too late for UK exports
Rhenus Logistics UK has criticised Chancellor Osborne’s latest budget for not going far enough to solve Britain’s chronically poor export performance.
New storage concept bids to maximise pallet density
Flexi Warehouse Systems – the projects and systems division of Narrow Aisle – has introduced the Flexi StorMAX space saving storage concept.
Supermarket challenges put focus on supply chain efficiency
Indigo Software supply chain consultant Mark Wilkinson says the rise of the discounters has created an opportunity as well as a challenge for private label manufacturers.
The principles of effective barrier protection
It has been over 10 years since A-SAFE introduced a polymer-based barrier system to challenge steel barriers. What principles have made this approach a success?
The future of driverless lorries?
A senior member of Institute of Electric and Electronic Engineers discusses the technology that could make driverless trucks an everyday reality.
Entry-level articulated forklift for low demand operations
Narrow Aisle has introduced a low cost, entry-level Flexi Ac model to its range of articulated forklift trucks.
Unify operations to cope with rollercoaster retail
Black Friday, November 28th 2014, still dominated the conversation at a major retail supply chain conference last month, months after the event.
