Mitigate labour challenges by improving operational efficiencies
Survey highlights how labour shortages are not abating despite slowing growth.
Britain’s love for animals drives Kammac’s growth in pet services
Kammac, a leading UK logistics and supply chain provider, is capitalising on Britain’s flourishing pet industry with new contracts that promise increased cross-promotional opportunities, efficiency savings, and enhanced service delivery for clients.
Magic floor reinvents warehouse automation
Versatile Automation has debuted its innovative tech signing a three year deal at a Wincanton multi-user fulfilment site. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy caught up with chief executive Joni Rautavuori to hear more.
The Net Zero battle rages on
Logistics service providers have highlighted stumbling blocks on the road to Net Zero, but are also highlighting how the industry is making strides to assist end users with this historic challenge.
Fashion focus: Automate to slash cost of repeat refunders
Steps must be taken to address the UK’s rampant returns culture; embracing automation more readily will reduce the challenge of reverse logistics, says Simon Jones.
Get your storage story ready for Peak
Retailers need to get their storage ready to meet high customer service demands during the oncoming peak season, says Edward Hutchison.
Get into the groove
The Workplace Depot has teamed up with a music licensing organisation to share how playing music helps them stay in tune.
Travis Perkins added to Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester seminar programme
Fleet Director at the leading builder’s merchant Karl Wilshaw will present on innovative research into audible alarms to boost safety for electric forklifts.
Cementing success: Baumann makes a perfect match for the concrete industry
Lynx Precast, the UK’s leading pre-cast concrete business, recently described the switch to Baumann electric sideloaders as “a game-changer for our daily operations.”
Mezzanine integration matters
There is much to consider when investing in automation, particularly when it comes to integration with mezzanine floors, explains Nathan Miller.
The call for compliance
Use technology to help get on top of regulatory compliance, cold chain management, and anti-counterfeiting measures.
Make advanced and affordable loss prevention a priority
Theft of small, high-value items is a £200 million problem in premises from factories to distribution hubs, stores, and data centres. Advanced airport-quality security technology is now available for commercial enterprises and can offer a solution.
Windsor proves pivotal as MHE partner
Windsor and Premier Modular have cemented a three decade-long partnership for sustainable growth.
The future is flexible automated omnichannel distribution
In today’s fast-paced retail environment, flexibility is paramount. As consumer preferences shift, so must the systems that support them. For businesses looking to thrive in this dynamic landscape, integrating flexibility into automated omnichannel distribution is essential.
Supervised autonomy
One of the fastest growing robotics companies operating in the logistics sector is determined to keep humans in the loop. Plus One Robotics chief executive Erik Nieves explains why to Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy.
Connectivity is key
Bobcat plans to roll out group-learned innovations for its forklift range.
Trucks for heavy-duty operations
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has launched 6.0-12.0 tonne capacity electric counterbalance truck, the largest electric model in its range.
Expanded power options
Yale Lift Truck Technologies has expanded its UX series of lift trucks with the addition of lithium-ion power options.
Lorry-loading order picker launches
Hyster has launched a ‘2-in-1’ truck combining the benefits of both a low level order picker and a ride on pallet truck.
Optimising humans in the supply chain
As the global automation market continues to expand, Southgate Global, a leader in the supply of material handling equipment and servicing in operational logistics and fulfilment, argues that the importance of the human element remains irreplaceable, sharing advice on how to optimise and best manage human resources in the supply chain.
