Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a theoretical line item in supply chain, warehousing, and transportation discussions. It is real, it is advancing at a breakneck pace, and it will continue to fundamentally reshape how decisions are made across end-to-end logistics operations, says Rachelle Butler.
Baumann used the LogiMAT exhibition in Stuttgart to present the latest development of its EXL electric sideloader, introducing integrated connectivity via Baumann Online alongside a newly designed operator cabin.
Your warehouse is a busy environment. Forklifts moving around, employees working hard to meet tight deadlines and amongst all this, pallet racking holding stock. It only takes a split-second impact from heavy loads or mechanical equipment, and your efficient warehouse potentially faces costly damage, safety risks and operational disruption.
Leading asset tracking and reusable plastic pallet company Digipal has made a proactive choice to support its customers, moving its pallet production to the UK and becoming a Made in Britain member.
Bakers Basco has announced the launch of Basco Intel 360, a new digital investigations app designed to transform how its field team manages equipment recovery across the UK baking and grocery supply chain.
Westernacher advises on how to manage software obsolescence and help future-proof your warehouse.
The smart design philosophy at Yale Lift Truck Technologies is about putting the customer first, aiming to create value that meets or exceeds their expectations.
Supply chain businesses often face timing challenges when expanding operational sites. A warehouse may become insufficient, a distribution facility may require upgrading, or a strategically located logistics hub may become available before an existing property has sold. In these situations, traditional commercial property finance can move too slowly to support immediate operational needs.
North American fashion group Perry Ellis International has strengthened its B2B outbound operations by deploying an automated post‑picking validation system based on RAIN RFID tunnels at its DC in the Atlanta area.
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.
Across logistics, HSE leaders share a familiar frustration: they’re accountable for everything that happens on site, but visibility is limited. viso.ai explores.
Large-scale automation projects are thin on the ground, creating a mixed outlook for system integrators, says AMHSA Secretary Dave Berridge.
Ian Jones, consultant at PKF Littlejohn Advisory explores the changing dynamics of the logistics industry and how firms can navigate the uncertainty.
At Europe’s largest intralogistics trade show, leading autonomous mobile robot provider Geekplus will showcase its proprietary embodied intelligence technology Geekplus Brain and solutions such as its Robot Arm Picking Station via live demonstrations.
As Bakers Basco marks its 20th anniversary, I’ve found myself reflecting not only on the organisation’s evolution over two decades, but also on the transformation I’ve witnessed during my own six-year journey here.
Ten years ago, Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for Literature, a man called Donald was the 45th President of the USA, the UK was navigating the aftermath of the Brexit vote – and Logistics UK launched its first Logistics Awards.
The UKWA’s 2026 National Conference reinforced the essential role of warehousing in the UK economy, with speakers warning of major challenges ahead but expressing confidence in the sector’s long-term resilience.
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy visits leading tech-led 3PL Arvato in Hams Hall, Birmingham, to see how a modern consumer products warehouse works.
Join Beumer at the forefront of intralogistics innovation during the premier event of the year: LogiMAT 2026.
What is a ‘dark’ warehouse? Many people think this refers to a ‘lights out’ facility which is saving energy, but the truth is a little more ‘dark’ than that – the term is referring to the lack of human labor involved due to the full automation of all material handling and associated processes.
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