‘Heavy price to pay’ for retailers who get Peak 2023 wrong
Points to consider when planning for Peak 2023 in an environment of high inflation. Stuart Higgins provides the analysis.
Coffee farmers overcome packaging challenges
DP World’s e-commerce platform, DUBUY.com, recently helped Rwandan coffee farmers overcome their packaging challenges, highlighting the critical role of technology solutions in supporting communities globally. Mike Bhaskaran explains.
Consider tech to manage pricing and rebates
Manufacturers can use intelligent pricing to withstand demand highs, lows and cancellations, says John Moss.
HMRC faces call to reform Plastic Packaging Tax
Less than one in five of forecasted businesses have registered for the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) since its launch in April 2022, casting doubts on the effectiveness of the levy and whether it is achieving its environmental goals.
TGW Smart Energy Strategy – focus on sustainability
Ecological, economic and social sustainability are crucial factors in future-oriented intralogistics. For TGW, acting sustainably is a vital aspect of business responsibility.
A new era for Yale Lift Truck Technologies
Yale Materials Handling has changed its brand name to Yale Lift Truck Technologies.
War disruption: Chemical supply chain analysed
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had a significant impact on the chemical supply chain. Chemical supply chains both within Europe and globally have been compromised and many long-established routes have been disrupted, says Suttons International. The company says it can analyse the short-term impact, but the long-term effects are yet to be fully understood.
Hyster whitepaper analyses forklifts in tough industries
The new eBook, titled ‘Top Trends Influencing Your Industrial Forklift Selection’, considers how the needs of different stakeholders across a demanding materials handling operation may drive lift truck specification.
Davies Turner replaces forklift fleet
When Davies Turner looked to replace the forklift truck fleet at its Dartford regional distribution centre, the selection criteria went beyond securing the best possible equipment, the company was looking for commitment.
Carefully configure your wireless network
A Wi-Fi network that has been carefully designed from the ground up is far more likely to improve warehouse productivity, resource utilisation and inventory management than one based on any ‘off the shelf’ products, says Renovotec managing director Richard Gilliard.
Hallgruppen launches to UK market
NORWEGIAN TEMPORARY buildings firm Hallgruppen has entered the UK market and is highlighting the strengths of its offering.
Disruption is the new normal
In times of uncertainty, temporary buildings cannot be ignored, as they offer a range of benefits to warehouse occupiers. They are quick to install, low-cost, and are often long-lasting and robust to boot.
Inaugural IWLEX set for May
IWLEX (Inside Warehouse Logistics Expo) will debut at the Telford International Centre on May 23-24, 2023, and the team has been working with stakeholders to shape an event to best serve the industry.
Practical tools and knowledge
The Health & Safety Event is the UK’s no.1 event in the market and is hosted annually at the NEC Birmingham. Taking place on 25-27 April 2023, it is the largest event for health & safety professionals to discover key solutions.
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.
