Huge warehouse lighting upgrade for Kühne+Nagel
LEADING LOGISTICS company Kühne+Nagel decided to renovate lighting at two of its logistics locations in northern Germany.
Agility focus for Tomorrow’s Warehouse
If navigating this turbulent time has taught us anything, it’s that agility could just be the most critical characteristic of your warehouse operations, says Harry Watts.
DHL’s Simon Woodward to present at Tomorrow’s Warehouse
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse event will explore key issues for logistics professionals at a time of unprecedented change at the CBS Arena in Coventry on November 30.
Embracing the digital
A new digital app for users of MEWP and MCWP equipment will be a “game-changer” for site safety and efficiency and marks a stride forward in IPAF’s drive for greater sector sustainability.
Preparing for your winter
Do you remember the Aesop’s Fable with the ants and the grasshopper? It’s a simple story with a fairly straightforward moral.
Busy times at Hörmann UK
With the expansion of warehousing in the UK continuing a pace, the Industrial Projects team at Hörmann UK are busier than ever, with 2021 seeing order books for industrial doors and loading systems at their highest level ever. Phil Thorpe, Industrial Projects Manager at Hörmann UK discusses the market and how the company have responded to what is an unprecedented growth in business.
Let culture and tech work together
When using lift trucks safety technology, you need to guard against sole or overuse, cautions Nicola Jaynes.
Loading bays support 24/7 operation
A leading UK logistics company is relying on an installation of 32 loading bays from Stertil Dock Products to ensure the efficient loading and unloading of 160 vehicles every day.
Laithwaites handles leap in demand
THE WINE retailer installed an extensive new case feed and palletising system supplied by integrator CKF.
Changing demand at the loading dock
With the current supply chain issues, warehouses are either empty or bursting at the seams – and for businesses to remain viable they have to be agile, says Jason Lynock.
Figuring out automation
There are a lot of options and new terms when it comes to warehouse automation, but they aren’t as complicated as they may seem, says James Smith, who offers advice on specifying high throughput, high density picking systems.
What level of automation is best?
Whether you are scoping out your digital transformation, or already onboard with full-blown e-commerce, the new White Paper from Caljan will provide insight into how you can improve your B2C shipping process, says Derek Wright.
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.
