New method used
Grifols international logistics centre in Dublin is a fully serviced logistics centre with automated storage and retrieval systems that demanded a high tolerance floor slab. Twintec delivered the goods.
New edition of WMS for eCommerce use
Snapfulfil is to launch a brand new edition of its best-in-breed WMS, aimed specifically at growing eCommerce retailers.
One-trip budget pallets for exporters
Goplasticpallets.com has released a one-trip budget nest able pallet aimed at exporters.
Swarm intelligence deployed
Open Shuttle driverless vehicles from KNAPP use swarm intelligence to optimise transport processes at the automated warehouse of an agricultural products supplier.
Calais disruption shows need for strong risk strategy
The continuing disruption British businesses face from the Calais crisis highlights the need for strong risk strategies, says Nick Miller, head of FMCG at global supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co.
New group will lobby Government on skills in logistics
The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the Road Haulage Association (RHA), the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) have pledged to work together to improve the industry’s public image and attract more staff.
Storage safety conference unveils strong line-up
One day conference will tackle safety in the storage industry and protecting your assets.
Collaboration still not integral
The idea that collaboration is well accepted in the supply chain was challenged at the recent SCALA Logistics Debate.
Quality of data key
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore is using a voice-directed WMS to help with an extensive project to achieve end-to-end stock traceability.
The lift truck of the future?
Imagine a forklift without the driver, without the engine, without the mast, without anything but some snazzy, new fangled forks. Imagine no longer.
Handling up to 6,000kg
The new power and free (P&F) system for heavy loads rounds out Eisenmann’s portfolio of conveyor solutions for painting lines.
3PL unveils embroidery as value added service
Core Management Logistics (CML) is on the hunt for clients to take advantage of its new embroidery service.
Palletforce agrees to £30m private equity buyout
The company’s management has agreed a price it says offers a substantial premium on the company’s last traded share price in June 2015.
Get processes in place
Don’t rely on software alone for coping with returnable container management issues says Evi Schulz, manager of managed services at CHEP Automotive and Industrial Solutions.
LPG trucks beefed up by Kubota engine
Yale achieves a step change in efficiency by equipping its GLP40-55VX LPG counterbalance trucks with a new Kubota industrial engine.
Croydon schoolchildren benefit from logistics game
Year 5 students at Atwood Primary Academy in Croydon have taken receipt of the Business on the Move logistics game, kindly donated by the TT Club.
Auto tipping skip reduces accidents
Businesses looking to take advantage of commercial waste incentive programmes may be creating conditions that endanger their employees, according to leading forks and attachment specialists, Invicta.
Leading sideloader manufacturer sets up in UK
Baumann UK will be headed up by Jason Reynolds as MD and will market diesel, LPG and electric models.
A smooth floor is a safe floor
A recent project saw CG Flooring Systems carry out work for an international pharmaceutical company who were looking to refurbish their warehouse, goods receiving areas and packaging floors.
