New Awards puts the focus firmly on warehouse transformation
LOGISTICS MATTERS is excited to announce the launch of the new Warehouse Transformation Awards.
Maximising your mobility
Warehouses have grown in number, size and importance since the boom in ecommerce and omnichannel fulfilment.
Do people still buy from people?
UK Warehousing Association chief executive Clare Bottle asks this key question and explores the commodification of third party logistics, as part of a white paper on the future of warehousing.
Hit the North!
Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester went off with a bang, with more than 450 attendees for the debut event.
Health and Safety posters: essential templates for workplace safety in logistics
In logistics, where people work fast, and environments can be hazardous, the significance of robust health and safety measures cannot be overstated. Health and safety awareness poster templates serve as crucial visual cues that keep safety protocols front and centre in employees’ minds.
Dettol highlights germ protection for winter
186 million workdays are lost annually due to sickness, and Dettol is highlighting the need for germ protection for employees and customers this winter.
Green logistics to take centre stage
In response to the logistics sector’s growing focus on sustainability, IMHX 2025 is set to showcase an expanded Green Logistics Zone.
Distribution centres for fashion
The fashion industry is a fast-paced world where trends shift in the blink of an eye. This constant state of flux has radically transformed the role of supply chain. It needs to be agile, innovative and ready to handle whatever the market conditions are.
Introducing the UN 5t Mini Li-Ion powered forklift
A sustainable step forward for Clarke Chapman and its Washington branch customers.
Retrofitting advantage for order picking
Modernisation of a warehouse can increase performance and service life. Edward Hutchison asks: have you considered retrofitting existing pallet racking?
Nutrel Products expands materials handling fleet
The leading provider of fertilisers added to its materials handling fleet with the addition of three cutting-edge machines: the Bobcat 4T diesel counterbalance, Still FMX 14N, and the UN 2.5T Li-ion V Series.
Short Term Hire with confidence
When hiring your industrial equipment, it’s crucial that you’re working with a supplier that you can trust. Briggs Equipment explains why.
Research slices and dices returns patterns
The silent crisis of ‘serial returns’ is eroding retail profit margins as uncovered in the Annual Returns Benchmark Report 2024.
Research slices and dices returns patterns
The silent crisis of ‘serial returns’ is eroding retail profit margins as uncovered in the Annual Returns Benchmark Report 2024.
Nulogy to expand capabilities with strategic acquisition
EXPANSION OF Nulogy’s offerings will deliver enhanced value to the extended supply chain, including co-packing, contract manufacturing, and value-added logistics operations.
Smart grocery handling via robots
Supermarket Albert Heijn, in collaboration with Swisslog, has opened a Home Shop Center (HSC) in Zwolle, Netherlands.
Think ‘inside the box’ when it comes to automation
Russell Hutchinson, UK sales manager at Daifuku, argues that too many businesses waste time on unnecessary details during the selection process for a new automation system. Time is better spent on the softer skills of finding the right automation partner – and investing in that relationship.
Gartner survey suggests ’embrace resistance’
THE SURVEY found 76% of logistics transformations never fully succeed, failing to meet critical budget, timeline or key performance indicator (KPI) metrics.
Humanoid robots ‘serve no purpose’ says Exotec supremo
Emerging humanoid robot prototypes have been dismissed as a publicity stunt that discredits the warehouse industry by the leading automated warehousing firm.
Do tighter returns policies backfire?
RESEARCH SHOWS over half of consumers are deterred by strict returns policies, highlighting increased urgency for retailers to balance cost reduction with customer centricity, says Blue Yonder.
