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.
Fully-automated forklifts transform large fresh fruit site
A switch to automated lift trucks brings a host of benefits to a fresh fruit specialist.
Inflation to further warp retail sector in 2023
New research suggests shoppers will pay more for less in 2023 as inflation adds £18.2 billion to UK non-food sales despite volumes decreasing by 4.9%.
Software for contract-packing: the missing element
Josephine Coombe, managing director of Nulogy in Europe, highlights the many benefits purpose-built contract packing software is bringing to leading logistics providers’ value-added services.
How to reduce costs in the supply chain
No matter where we turn, costs are going up. From supermarkets to fuel stations, to our personal and business energy bills, no one has been unaffected from this steady, and sometimes devastating, increase in prices.
High capacity electric forklifts launch
The two new ranges within the NXE Series provide industrial users with a wide choice of zero-emission, low-noise level, environmentally friendly trucks capable of tackling heavy duty tasks.
Study: tech investment still rising in logistics
65% OF companies plan to accelerate supply chain and logistics innovation investment, according to a survey from Descartes Systems Group.
Food and fuel top supply chain theft list
The BSI’s annual Supply Chain Risk Insights Report indicates that food and beverages remain the most commonly stolen commodity.
Putting the operator in control
Hyundai Material Handling has unveiled a range of Heavy Line diesel forklift trucks, with an improved cab environment, EU Stage V emissions-compliant engines and the option of Hyundai’s HiMate telematic monitoring system.
Flexible MHE contract for 3PL
3PL KAMMAC has awarded a five-year rental fleet management deal together with a fleet of new very narrow aisle trucks.
Strategies to recession-proof your warehouse in 2023
Economic turmoil, recessions, and stock market crashes are a fact of life in the modern world. These days more people are planning for when a recession hits more than if a recession is going to hit. Others say it already has hit. Amidst economic uncertainty it’s best to be prepared before things take a turn for the worst. This is even more important for warehouses and distribution centres that are already stretched thin by global supply chain disruptions.
WMS not a silver bullet
The shocking fact is that many companies simply don’t know much about their WMS, or fully understand how to get the most out of it. This feature will provide you with the questions to ask, and issues to consider, whether you want a new WMS, or to maximise your existing system.
Solving modular automation integration headaches
Let’s say you want to go down the route of flexible automation, what next? Is it as easy as 1-2-3? In some cases, yes, but as with most things, the more complex it gets, the more integration and solution intelligence is required.
Tackling the cargo crime threat
Matthew Holliday explains how significant and growing cargo crime-related losses are being tackled through moves designed to increase resilience in the logistics supply chain.
