Think packaging for increased efficiencies
Packaging solutions can help boost throughput and save space in fast growing eCommerce fulfilment centres, says Kite Packaging.
From the Mini to the MaxX – Translift wage war on wasted space
Neville Chamberlain once famously wrote “There are no winners in war”, well for over fifty years, Translift has been waging war on wasted space, and there have been thousands of winners. Winners who have saved space, money and time, thanks to the innovative products and solutions from Translift.
Michelin Safety Manager to present at Safer Logistics
Dundee-based Graeme Madden, Safety Manager at Michelin will present alongside A-SAFE at Safer Logistics Scotland at the Glasgow SEC on May 3-4.
Irish distillery takes Hyundai forklift
New dealer JD Forktrucks secured its first Hyundai forklift order for a 2.5 tonne diesel powered 25D-9 with Echlinville Distillery located near Kircubbin, Co. Down. The new machine was delivered in April.
Sideloaders ideal for 16 acre timber DC
Timber specialists Arnold Laver processes around 230,000 cubic metres of timber per annum and was looking for the most reputable sideloaders to serve the 7.5 metre high racking at their busy 16-acre national distribution centre in Sheffield.
Control of stock is critical for manufacturers
Efficient manufacturing relies on managing the supply of components and sub-assemblies to support production schedules, making effective stock control key, explains Alex Mills, sales & marketing director, ProSKU.
Intralogistics solutions on show at Manchester open day
Visitors to the forthcoming Warehouse Technology Group (WTG) open day will see a live demonstration of a range of the latest Intralogistics solutions from the Flexi Warehouse Systems portfolio.
Frozen DC deploys ‘single envelope’ approach
ISD Solutions has won an A$12m order from Dutch cold chain logistics specialist NewCold, to build a freezer storage and distribution facility near Melbourne, Australia, which will be largest automated high-bay freezer warehouse in the Southern hemisphere.
Grocery home deliveries examined
Grocery home deliveries are expected to increase from the current 75 million per year to around 179m by 2020, with this taking the number of delivery vans on the road from around 13,000 to some 20,000.
Jungheinrich launches ‘Power Buy the Hour’ rental packages
Jungheinrich UK has announced the launch of its ‘Power Buy the Hour’ range of rental packages, a highly flexible new approach to IC forklift truck rental in the UK.
Missguided fashion gets a lift from Nerak
Nerak Wiese has supplied two vertical lifts to XPO Logistics, operators of the new Missguided warehouse in Manchester.
Sportswear brand installs loading bay platform
A major international sportswear manufacturer with a global presence has improved the loading bay capabilities of a UK warehouse, using a cost-effective platform module, designed and manufactured by Thorworld Industries.
ASOS adds GOH system for 500000 garments
BS Handling Systems has recently completed a major contract to design, manufacture and install a hanging garment solution for ASOS in Barnsley, allowing the pure play fashion retailer to move away from a labour intensive system.
Keep safe with Combilift’s pedestrian trucks
The focus on the Combilift stand at this year’s Health and Safety Scotland Event is on the company’s ever growing range of walk behind stacker trucks.
Food firm tightens operations
Confectionery supplier sees cascade of benefits after switch from paper-based warehouse organisation to WMS.
Insights and innovations from IRX and EDX
Over 5,000 tech-savvy visitors from across the globe came together at the NEC for the co-located InternetRetailing Expo (IRX) and eDelivery Expo (EDX) this year. Game-changing news, developments and innovations – including more than 25 large-scale product launches – were presented at this year’s Expos by more than 300 exhibitors, sponsors and partners.
I versus Robot?
Machines are increasingly taking over tasks that humans have performed for decades. From Luddites in the 1800s to modern day “digital refuseniks”, some have always resisted change, and yet today’s robots are more capable than ever. So will workers rejoice at being unshackled from repetitive and dangerous tasks, or should we brace ourselves for high-performing smart warehouses becoming deserted dark logistics facilities?
Taking care of safety footwear
For those that wear protective footwear on a daily basis, there are some simple tips for keeping them in a tip-top condition. Here Sangeeta Aeri, technical manager at Supertouch, a PPE specialist, talks through some of the basics that can help to extend the life of footwear.
Measure it to manage it
Companies where the Operations and Finance teams are not working together to effectively manage their fleet run the risk of escalating overtime charges, says Theo Rennenberg, global fleet asset manager at DLL.
Think tank urges migrant deal for key workers
IPPR analysis suggests that a deal that allows free movement for certain categories of workers would help the UK’s post-Brexit economy thrive.
