Protection from the elements
STAFF AT DBK Technitherm can face the winter knowing they won’t have to battle the elements, thanks to Union Industries.
Towards net-zero
Reflecting upon the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) which took place in Glasgow in November 2021, the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in the UK has produced a series of policy papers covering the challenge of decarbonisation across current and future transport operations and practice.
Guidance on specifying industrial protection equipment
Architects are increasingly specifying industrial protection equipment for warehouses and distribution centres. Paul Roehricht of Brandsafe provides guidance on best practice.
DHL: ‘Up to 30% of our global MHE will use automation by 2030’
DHL SUPPLY Chain is accelerating the deployment of autonomous forklifts and pallet movers in its more than 1,500 warehouses worldwide, focusing on sites in labour-tight markets.
Get on-premises IT operational fast
Chris Wellfair explains a couple of data centre innovations that can help you get on-premises IT operational fast.
Solutions to fit exactly
Innovative design details often make the difference for successful storage and order picking, says Edward Hutchison.
Asda awards automation maintenance contract
Asda Logistics Services has selected AMH Material Handling for site-based maintenance programmes at its George clothing warehouses.
Pouch system drives D2C transformation
Fashion retailer invests in pouch system with claimed 25% higher throughput than conventional pouch solutions.
Pandemic warehouse renovation for food discounter
In a bid to further improve logistics efficiency, Switzerland’s largest food discounter Denner modernised its central warehouse in Mägenwil AG with automation technology from Swisslog.
Reliable Yale products at affordable prices
DEMAND FOR quality used equipment continues to grow, and with it a need for a professional approach. Second-life products offer companies an affordable option to meet their immediate requirements.
Optimising the DC for online fulfilment
As the Covid-19 pandemic forces more and more brick-and-mortar retailers to dive deeper into e-commerce, many are finding their DCs unable to efficiently handle the switch from pallet or carton scanning to fulfilling single-item orders. But there are some simple tech upgrades that can help businesses of all sizes adapt their warehouse operations to capitalise on the spike in online shopping.
Inspections you can trust
As the only industry-recognised independent Thorough Examination scheme in the UK, CFTS provides complete peace of mind when it comes to the safety of your equipment.
Scan and deliver
Automated door dock scanning is the answer for safe and efficient loading bay processes as supply chain pressures grow, argues Martin Hurworth.
All eyes on Peak
After an extraordinary year of twists and turns in the world of eCommerce, Andy Mulcahy says there’s one question on everyone’s mind as we look to the future…what does it all mean for peak trading?
Three major initiatives
2021 has seen continued growth and success for the Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM), with three major initiatives unveiled.
Hyper-local or hype?
As retailers continue to work out how to get online orders to customers as quickly and cheaply as possible, hyper-local fulfilment is the buzzword. Mike Burke looks at the concept through the prism of grocery retail.
Hard won lessons
The performance of logistics providers during the pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the wider economy’s dependence on a robust, agile, and reliable supply chain. Emma Verkaik learns from BCMPA members how the challenges of 2020 have been formative in their handling of growth in our post-Covid world.
A fundamental service
Whereas 2020 brought our long overlooked cold chain into public consciousness, 2021 has demonstrated its vital importance across some of the most fundamental aspects of our lives, says Shane Brennan.
A safer world of lifting
Lifting is a fundamental aspect of materials handling and logistics throughout all supply chains. Ross Moloney encourages everybody in materials handling and logistics to open their eyes to the importance of lifting equipment and the role of safety.
Path to Net Zero
The climate crisis is now one of the most pressing challenges facing the global community, and the UK logistics industry understands the part it must play in decarbonising the nation’s economy, says Michelle Gardner.
