From warehouse cost centre to growth engine
Warehouses have become incredibly exciting places in recent years, says warehouse transformation consultancy Westernacher.
Safe storage in the drone age: Managing hazardous materials in modern defence operations
As the use of unmanned systems continues to accelerate across defence operations, organisations throughout the defence supply chain are facing new safety and compliance challenges. Mike Brodie of Chemstore explains why hazardous storage is a key consideration for supporting modern defence capability.
In full consideration of the facts
What factors should you consider when choosing a lift truck? Rob O’Donoghue outlines the thought process for finding the best truck for you.
Bakers Basco doubles down on tracking capability in Northern Ireland
Bakers Basco, the membership scheme formed by the UK’s leading plant bakers to manage and protect shared bakery equipment has doubled its tracking capabilities across Ireland as new figures reveal a rise in enforcement activity and a concentrated hotspot of equipment misuse in Belfast.
Confined space preparedness in logistics operations
Warehousing and distribution environments are often evaluated in terms of throughput, storage capacity, and transport efficiency, yet safety risks tied to infrastructure receive less attention despite their direct impact on continuity and compliance.
Pouch System: The sweet spot in between inventory and sortation processes
Warehouse and Distribution (WD) services will only truly perform when their inventory, sortation and distribution systems meet their precise requirements – not only now, but also in the future.
Who is responsible for lithium-Ion battery recycling in the UK?
Are you responsible for end-of-life management of your lithium-ion batteries, or is it your supplier? David Goss, technical director for the UK Material Handling Association, sheds some light on this complex topic.
Sealed Air launches I-Pack dual automated void reduction system
New solution right-sizes two box formats with a single machine to cut packaging waste and optimise cube space.
Build resilience in the automotive supply chain
JLR’s production halt is a warning sign for UK supply chain resilience argues Johnathan Dudley.
Minimising operational risk with advanced photoelectric sensing
Walk into any busy warehouse today and you’ll notice one thing immediately: everything is moving fast. Conveyor belts run continuously, parcels move in tight sequences, and automated systems make split-second decisions. In this kind of environment, even a small detection failure can disrupt the entire flow.
Ensuring stable power in warehouse automation: the role of buck-boost converters
Warehouse automation has rapidly transformed logistics and supply chain operations, shifting from manual workflows to highly intelligent, interconnected systems.
The £550m candle market’s ‘unsolvable’ plastic problem — solved by a UK manufacturer with customers in 35 countries
Europe’s only combined corrugated and moulded fibre manufacturer launches a fully integrated, mono-material transit system, eliminating polystyrene and bubble wrap for the home fragrance sector.
Put your visibility to the test
Most companies believe they’ve got track and trace under control.
87% of ecommerce businesses likely to change manufacturing locations
New research from Fidelity Fulfilment reveals major structural shifts in global ecommerce supply chains.
EnerSys to showcase ODYSSEY batteries and smart battery monitoring technology at Transport 2026
EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and the manufacturer of ODYSSEY batteries, will showcase its latest battery technology for commercial fleets at Transport 2026.
Hugo Beck to launch new sleeve wrapper at interpack
Hugo Beck, a world leading manufacturer of horizontal film and paper packaging machines, will unveil a brand new machine solution at interpack 2026 at stand A74 in hall 11: the compact sleeve wrapper paper S for sustainable transport and secondary packaging in paper.
GOOD GOOD partners with 3PL to support UK growth with multi-channel fulfilment
Third party logistics provider 3PL has announced a new three-year partnership with global health-focused food brand GOOD GOOD, supporting the company’s continued expansion across the UK market.
Supply chain optimisation is broken: the arrival of SimPath aims to fix it
When single-scenario supply chain network analysis models fall short, consider a new multi-dimensional approach to supply chain optimisation.
Shed of the Month March 2026: An unusual take
To misquote a well known Vulcan: “It’s manufacturing Jim, but not as we know it.” Well certainly not as most food producers it the UK know it clearly. SmartParc SEGRO Derby is something else, part manufacturing, part logistics – total collaboration.
Warehouse automation’s next phase is about decisions not movement
Today’s operational challenges are no longer about movement alone, says Parth Joshi, chief product officer at AutoStore.
