Retail supply chain experts BearingPoint, who advise many of the top ten retailers in the UK on their supply chain, logistics and operations has published a new insight, which puts forward a set of proposals to help grocers adapt and maintain service and availability during the Coronavirus outbreak.
For an operation dealing with diverse loads, a one-size-fits-all approach to its materials handling needs is unlikely to deliver the levels of productivity required. When Marston’s, the UK’s leading independent brewing and pub retailing business, expanded its business, it turned to trusted Yale partner, Briggs Equipment.
Consultancy SCALA has launched a COVID-19 supply chain emergency working group, bringing together companies supplying the grocery retail sector to ensure the industry can “Feed the Nation”.
The leading attachments supplier B&B Attachments has secured exclusive distribution rights throughout England and Wales for Griptech high-performance weighing systems for forklift trucks.
The global aerospace leader has taken seven modified 7 tonne GX models from Baumann with a number of advanced features.
Modern businesses are constantly on the lookout for potential opportunities to maximise their operational efficiency, with the warehouse environment increasingly being targeted as a key area for improvement.
Hyundai modifies three- and four-wheel E-forklifts: significantly improving efficiency, consumption and ergonomics.
The Heathrow hub of Davies Turner Air Cargo carries over 2 million kilos a month are processed in a 24/7 operation that demands maximum efficiency from its fleet of nine forklift trucks.
The new man-up order picker V08 from Linde Material Handling offers higher pick rates, ergonomic working conditions, and greater safety for employees.
The new KBG+ series of Baoli forklifts with capacities from 1.5 to 5t are equipped with ‘EU5’ compliant LPG engines.
New for 2020, Toyota Material Handling UK has launched an online accessories shop.
Aisle Masters tackle tight angles and corners in varied, spread out site for food firm.
On-site safety is a top priority for building products manufacturer Ibstock across all of its plants, a conviction it pursues vigorously when specifying requirements for its vast fleet of forklift trucks.
A seventh Verlinde overhead crane of 40 tonnes was recently installed in Greg Transports´ warehouse facilities in Belgium.
A double girder overhead traveling crane is deployed to a demanding industrial application.
WellGear UK took delivery of an 18-tonne load capacity Hyundai 180D-9 diesel forktruck, which removes the need to hire a crane for heavy lifts.
Linde Material Handling UK has been working hard to support the food sector, in particular major supermarket chains who have been working tirelessly to keep shelves stocked with food.
Supply chains are a complex puzzle, made up of interconnecting processes and practices with plenty of room for error. As a piece of this puzzle, the warehouse plays a major part in the efficiency of the entire chain.
SnapFulfil is deploying an increasingly data-driven approach to help weather the COVID storm and be in a stronger position when it clears.
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