Logistex unveils partnership with Berkshire Grey
The system integrator has joined Berkshire Grey’s Partner Alliance Programme and will supply the robotics firm’s AI-driven fulfillment solutions for eCommerce, retail, and 3PL customers in the UK.
UK spec-build set to double
THE VOLUME of speculative logistics and industrial warehouse space under construction in the UK is estimated to double in 2022, says real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
Component storage provided
A SWISS-based construction company contacted HTS TENTIQ as it needed a prefabricated warehouse for component storage.
New facility reduces damages
O-I GLASS approached Spaciotempo when it required a new in-house storage facility to keep pallets & inventory protected from adverse weather conditions.
Skypod delivers high-density storage
LAC Conveyor Systems holds the key to a scalable, robot-based solution from Exotec. Here Exotec CEO, Romain Moulin answers questions on the innovative system.
DHL AI to optimise packaging
DHL SUPPLY Chain is offering commercial customers new on-demand packaging solutions to make shipments more cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
No more hanging around
Highly paid lorry drivers are often compelled to wait for hours at loading bays while warehouse operatives manually load and unload. But safety and efficiency can be improved with automation, says Wouter Satijn.
Get proactive on safety
The servicing and maintenance of loading bay technology should be top of the list for operator and site safety, says Phil Clark.
Safety barrier considerations
Choosing the right pedestrian barriers improves safety and supports operational performance for warehouse operators looking to mitigate risk, says Paul Roehricht.
Lowdown on updated PPE regs
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations were updated on 6 April 2022. Alex Minett tells you what you need to know.
Automated order fulfillment in supermarket
KESKO, THE second largest grocery retailer in Finland, has started work on a pilot installation at the K-Citymarket Ruoholahti hypermarket site to install and implement an automated order fulfillment system.
There’s no limit to sustainable working with Briggs Equipment
In recent years, significant technological advancements have occurred to improve the fuel efficiency industrial equipment. This means that an increased proportion of the Briggs Equipment product range, including Big Trucks, is benefitting from electrification, better engines, battery powered technology and alternative fuel sources.
Elite compliance solution
CHAS HAS launched CHAS Elite – a compliance solution to manage multiple supply-chain risks.
Make sure testers have the tools
When it comes to Thorough Examinations, the right tools will provide detailed measurements that reflect the true state of your equipment. Here CFTS chairman Geoff Martin reveals which tools are essential for Thorough Examinations, and why inspection providers with empty toolkits should be a major red flag for owners.
eCommerce vs eProcurement: two sides of the same coin?
Similar to the question ‘what is the difference between purchasing and procurement?’, I have, with increasing frequency, been asked about the differences between eCommerce and eProcurement.
Looking for a second chance
A scheme to give ex-prisoners another chance at employment is proving a win-win for both employee and employer, with Clipper Logistics supporting it in a big way, says charity Tempus Novo.
More options than you think
Logistics offers more varied and valuable ways into the industry than you might think, including degree apprenticeships, says Richard Atkinson.
Leasing to boost green tech investment
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions has launched a Green Technology business segment – Tech for Good.
Getting flexible on forklift fleets
The beverage industry is undergoing a prolonged period of change that is making automated models an increasingly attractive option for companies of all sizes, says Paul Freeman.
Loading lift boosts horticultural plant delivery
FRESHLINC HAS taken a bespoke V2G (vehicle to ground) 12 pallet, 5.3-tonne modular loading bay lift from Transdek UK.
