A visit to the unicorn
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy visited Exotec in France to see first hand what is behind one of the logistics sector’s most spectacular success stories.
Taking a look ahead
The TGW Logistics Group will demonstrate its ‘Future Fulfillment Center’ concept – how it works, how users can benefit from its advantages, and what technology it uses – for visitors to LogiMAT.
LogiMAT is underway – key event to champion green intralogistics
LogiMAT 2023 exhibitors are set to demonstrate how investments in the right products and solutions can deliver sustainable business models and a lower consumption of resources.
Hard won lessons replicated
The logistics industry has been slow to take to tech, but IT and big data are helping DHL to set new standards. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy discusses with DHL Supply Chain UK&I chief information officer Andrew Weyer.
You can’t be what you can’t see
Equality and diversity in logistics and transport is a case of visibility, argues Sharon Kindleysides.
Towards a safer warehouse
Accidents are typically the result of multiple failings, so any solution needs to take all aspects of the workplace into account. Stuart Taylor explains further.
The benefits of planned maintenance
It’s the question that anyone with responsibility for warehouse equipment has to consider: if the equipment is faulty, do you repair or replace? Thorsten Mauritz explores.
A cacophony of issues
After a long period of steady rises, industrial land values are falling. What impact will this have on the outlook for big logistics sheds? Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
Tackling loading dock safety
Safety on loading docks is an integral part of the health and safety policy at Martin Brower France, a major supply chain solutions provider for the restaurant industry.
Keeping the shelves stocked
Pallet live storage can play a key role in supporting grocery retailers as they strive for market leading growth, says Edward Hutchison.
Boohoo averts delivery booboo
Agile delivery software from Metapack allowed the online fashion leader to quickly onboard the delivery networks of businesses it acquired.
Report sheds light on supply chain uncertainty
The fallout from the Russo-Ukrainian War remains a widespread concern for more than two-thirds (68%) of organisations in EMEA, according to a report commissioned by real estate firm JLL.
Green alternative for diesel lift trucks
Hyster has introduced new engine fuelling options which enables its Big Trucks and A Series IC forklifts to use HVO 100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) according to the EN15940 standard.
3PLs join the race to automate
The changing market conditions enabling 3PLs to invest in automation are explained by Dave Berridge, secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA).
How forklift technology gives logistics operations competitive advantage
Forklift technologies are constantly evolving to support productivity, efficiency, and reduced costs. Intralogistics operations can stay competitive, by adopting the latest technologies, designed to meet their application requirements, says Robert O’Donoghue.
Kardex reveals warehouse trends for 2023
As the intralogistics market continues to adapt to the world and economic conditions, the Kardex Trend Radar shows emerging trends for 2023.
Downstream first
It’s the software that really makes modern automated warehousing tick, and here, Rueben Scriven offers an account of the rise of the warehouse execution layer and what it can do for you.
Pay-Per-Pick fulfilment automation service launches
DIGITAL SERVICES and logistics provider THG Ingenuity has signed a global distribution partnership agreement with AutoStore to provide automated fulfilment systems on a pay-per-pick model.
Greenprint for sustainable warehousing launches
Linde Material Handling UK has released a report on greening the intralogistics leg of the supply chain.
Travis Perkins to invest in up to 1100 trucks
The distributor of building materials is accelerating its decarbonisation plan by switching out its fleet of diesel forklift trucks with up to 1,100 new electric machines by mid-2024.
