Electrifying Baumann sales by DGP
GLASGOW-BASED Baumann distributor, Douglas Gillespie Plant, has been recognised as the UK’s leading electric sideloader supplier.
GKN chooses AR Racking’s storage solutions for one of its plants in Spain
GKN AYRA Servicio, belonging to the global leader in propulsion systems GKN Automotive, has chosen the storage systems specialist AR Racking as the industrial racking supplier for the warehouse at its plant in Carcastillo (Navarre, Spain).
Coping with the new Plastic Packaging Tax
The Government’s Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) has now come into play, designed to tackle single use plastic. What now, asks Darren Smith?
Beverage industry responds to evolving challenges
The beverage industry is undergoing a prolonged period of significant change that is making warehouse automation a highly attractive option for companies of all sizes across the sector, says Paul Freeman.
Open sesame: exploring new ways to take advantage of your data
Three considerations for harnessing warehouse data to improve operational excellence.
HIVE360 boosts workplace training provision
Outsourced PAYE payroll, employee benefits and engagement company HIVE360, has added over 100 accredited workplace training courses to its employee benefits app, including health and safety training courses to ensure employees have the knowledge to follow safe work procedures, and the company’s compliance is up-to-date.
Is zero error logistics now a reality?
In just under a decade, the number of business premises used for transport, logistics and warehousing in the UK has almost doubled, according to new analysis by the Office for National Statistics.
Moran Logistics sees eight-fold production increase
Specialist temperature controlled 3PL provider, Moran Logistics, has seen its production output ramp up eight-fold since switching to SnapFulfil WMS.
When good floors go bad
HERE’S SOME top tips and tricks for concrete floor maintenance from Scott Saunders.
Assessment of micro-fulfilment strategies
CENTRALISATION HAS been a critical question for many network developers over the years. In the case of grocery fulfilment, the benefits of central order orchestration are significant – however, the concept is not without flaws.
Essential Warehouse Management Practices
IF YOUR business involves stocking a large number of items, you may well have invested in warehouse space in order to keep a larger number of items on hand to fulfil orders quicker.
High storage density combined with flexible picking
GEEK+ HAS launched Sky-Storage & Ground-Pick, which seeks to marry ‘ultra-high storage density to highly flexible picking’.
A ‘largely avoidable risk’
Manual handling injuries are common throughout the logistics industry. With the right training in place, they are largely avoidable, but many operations overlook this due to time and budget constraints, says Alex Samson.
On the road again: supporting the automotive recovery
It has been well documented that the automotive industry has faced a number of challenges over the past two years, but on the flip side the electric car market has been steadily gaining momentum, says Goplasticpallets.com.
Spaciotempo shows full capabilities by delivering key storage solution to Avonline Networks
Spaciotempo has a long and proud history of helping businesses to rapidly expand their infrastructure and future proof their operations by designing, manufacturing, and installing its own temporary & semi-permanent buildings, industrial canopies, and retractable tunnels. In 2022, Spaciotempo celebrates 50 years’ worth of industry knowledge and expertise.
Attracting talent
DELEGATES AT this year’s UKWA National Conference, held on March 8, heard from a series of high profile speakers offering advice, insights and inspiration on the theme of Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Today.
What do lift truck operators think of their job?
A recent survey by Talent in Logistics, sponsored by UKMHA (UK Material Handling Association), answers this question, and found more than half (51%) of male lift truck operators aged 30 and over do not find their management to be trustworthy and honest. 52% would also not recommend their job to family and friends.
Get on board with AMRs
Labour shortages are not a blip, but have in fact reached a pivot point, says Simon Jones.
Property boom – a lawyer’s viewpoint
With the warehouse property market heating up at an unprecedented rate, it’s a race to get deals across the line, says property lawyer Matthew Williamson.
Energy bundles ensure high efficiency
Clark has relaunched the GEX and GTX series. The three and four-wheel electric forklifts in 48-volt technology with load capacities of 1.6 to 2 tonnes are now also available with a lithium-ion battery (Li-Ion).
