Newcomers to the UK 3PL market are relatively rare, so when Iron Mountain crashed the party in the wake of the pandemic it caused quite a stir. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy catches up with Maria Torrent-March, warehousing & logistics strategy director at Iron Mountain to hear more.
AUGUST SAW the first truckload of slave pallets leave the Joloda Hydraroll factory in Liverpool following the recent launch of the company’s new business branch, Joloda Air Cargo Equipment.
THE MATERIALS Handling division of Robert Purvis Plant Hire has overhauled the forklift truck fleet at Glen Turner’s Starlaw Distillery, in Bathgate, West Lothian.
Robert O’Donoghue from Hyster Europe reveals the key trends and challenges affecting manufacturing warehouse operations and discusses how Hyster materials handling equipment is responding to changing requirements.
Rob Fisher has succeeded Tim Waples as chief executive of the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA). Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy caught up with Rob, former IMHX event director, to hear of his plans for the association.
When building automated solutions in the future, and before investing millions in robotics, it’s imperative that we don’t forget the humans, says Tristan Holiday.
Pay tribunal ruling will drive even greater uptake of automated handling technology, say Rainbow Dynamics.
Stephen Gray explains how crime is blighting the logistics and supply chain sectors.
Survey highlights how labour shortages are not abating despite slowing growth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Retailers need to get their storage ready to meet high customer service demands during the oncoming peak season, says Edward Hutchison.
The Workplace Depot has teamed up with a music licensing organisation to share how playing music helps them stay in tune.
Fleet Director at the leading builder’s merchant Karl Wilshaw will present on innovative research into audible alarms to boost safety for electric forklifts.
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.”
There is much to consider when investing in automation, particularly when it comes to integration with mezzanine floors, explains Nathan Miller.
Use technology to help get on top of regulatory compliance, cold chain management, and anti-counterfeiting measures.
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.
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