Warehouse trucks showcase new design
Toyota Material Handling has introduced three stand-in warehouse trucks, built around lithium-ion batteries.
Fresh food imperative
Edeka’s Freienbrink DC is relying on robotic handling systems from Cimcorp to help deliver fresh produce to stores within 4-5 hours of receiving orders.
Get proactive on risk
Risk within global supply chains is higher than ever. To mitigate threats and reduce reputational risk, businesses must approach supply chain management with proactive digital assurance, says Paul Butcher.
Fleet switched swiftly to electric forklifts
BRING CARGO has expedited its fleet renewal in a move to transition its once entirely IC forklift fleet to electric power.
Joining the tech revolution
Tomorrow’s supply chain is set for a surge in digital transformation, says Clare Bottle.
US ban starts to bite
Political risk is a new factor which global high-tech manufacturers have to take into account when structuring their supply chains. Prof. John Manners-Bell discusses the impact of bans on exports and services to China.
Coping with supply chain disruption
With the impact of the pandemic still affecting trade imports and exports, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, focus needs to be firmly on the UK’s supply chains and how best to utilise them, says Jonathan Walker.
Rolling thunder of disruption
Are we simply getting used to ongoing supply chain disruption? In an increasingly fractious and unpredictable world, we certainly should.
Deep learning of scanning processes
Koireader Technologies and NVIDIA are helping PepsiCo achieve precision and efficiency in dynamic distribution environments.
Finalists announced for everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards
Now in its 16th year, the awards celebrate the vital contribution women make to transport and logistics across all sectors of the industry – from freight and retail to automotive, maritime and air transport.
Shining a spotlight on women in transport and logistics
Maxine Benson MBE, co-founder of everywoman, talks about the future of the industry and the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
More innovative operations
One of the first companies in the UK to embrace drone technology, Kite Packaging has been optimising its warehouse through automated inventory control, showcasing an innovative approach both to its own operations and to customers.
Interroll couriers favour with express parcel sorting
Leading global provider of materials handling solutions, Interroll has launched its High Performance Conveyor Platform (HPP) to cater to the unique belt conveyor requirements of the courier-express-parcel (CEP) market.
Loading bay innovator steps down after 42 years
JOHN MEALE, one of the UK’s leading names in vehicle loading and unloading, has decided to step down from his many key positions within the industry’s associations, believing that now is the time to pass on the baton to others.
Meeting tough challenges head on
It was no picnic when Europa Warehouse opened a huge new facility during the pandemic, especially as it included a significant automated component. Europa Worldwide Group chief operating officer Dionne Redpath talks to Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy about how the firm worked through the challenge.
Choose linerless labels: the benefits of going paperless
Businesses today are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact. One way to do this is to switch from traditional paper labels to linerless labels.
Combi-CUBE enhances Combilift’s electric multidirectional truck offering
The Irish manufacturer launched the new product at this week’s LogiMAT exhibition in Stuttgart.
Major AutoStore implementation in Milton Keynes
Wonder has invested £8 million in a AutoStore automated warehouse robotic system installed by Element Logic at its Milton Keynes facility.
Women in Logistics – driving positive change
Although the disparity in gender equality in the UK continues, there is definitely a positive trend suggesting that women are making substantial progress in entering the workforce.
Automated palletisation for Mindful Chef
In 2022, BS Handling Systems completed the design, manufacture and installation of pick-to-light conveyor lines at the specialist retailer’s distribution hub in Redditch.
