Automation-friendly plastic RTP
Accelerated growth in e-commerce is driving a greater reliance on durable, reusable transit packaging, says Jim Hardisty.
Toyota reports strong lithium-ion take-up
Nearly a quarter of all Toyota electric-powered forklift trucks ordered for delivery in the UK now feature Lithium-Ion battery (LiB) technology, but the manufacturer stresses the importance of good charging discipline.
Keeping shoppers sweet will boost checkout conversion rates
If you thought ecommerce held all the aces in the retail pack, think again. You rarely see an abandoned shopping trolley packed to the brim with goods at a checkout in a bricks and mortar supermarket, says Natasha Jones.
The only way is digital
We are currently seeing a huge demand for digital innovation when it comes to automation in the warehouse and connected fleet management, says Kenny Watson.
Powerful multidirectional truck goes electric
Combilift has launched the Combi-XLE – an electric powered multidirectional forklift with up to 5-ton lift capacity.
Forklift travel speed restricted
TRANSMON ENGINEERING was approached by Linde Materials Handling to provide a solution at one of its customers, to ensure forklift trucks could operate at a safer, slower speed around pedestrians.
Strong UK demand for loading equipment
MEMBERS OF ALEM, the Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers, undertake a survey every six months to assess the state of the market for their equipment in the UK.
Rapid fire fulfilment for micro e-grocery
2021 has seen the UK Grocery market explode into life, with ultra-fast fulfilment solutions launching in London and rapidly expanding across the country. Chris Moss explores the implications for the logistics sector.
Scale up fast and flexible eComm operations
Swisslog has expanded the AutoStore system at 3PL Arvato Supply Chain Solutions.
Attracting young talent to logistics
We need to engage with, recruit and retain the next generation of innovators, technicians and entrepreneurs in logistics, says Harry Watts.
Snuff it out quick
The eCommerce boom is driving the need for greater warehouse fire control, for the sake of both safety and business continuity, says Paul Berry.
Productivity-boosting reach trucks launch
Doosan has launched a range of electric reach trucks that aim to combine faster operating speeds, advanced ergonomics and better stability at height.
Managing change to smooth technology transition
A MASSIVE shift to digital solutions is now well underway in warehousing but Tony Dobson asks, as more companies make the move from manual to automated processes, do we risk leaving our employees behind?
Automation suited to SMEs
More and more SME warehouse operators and e-commerce retailers are deploying automated intralogistics technology to ensure that they meet delivery promises to online shoppers, says Paul Freeman.
Sealed docking achieved
AN INFLATABLE dock shelter from Stertil Dock Products creates a virtually airtight seal.
Aluminium manufacturer solves heavy container challenge
STOURBRIDGE-BASED aluminium manufacturer, Bridgnorth Aluminium is expanding. To help meet its commercial objectives, the company needed to increase its existing lift truck capacity by 100%, from 5,000kg to 10,000kg.
Women can bring something new to the industry
Shellea Crosby talks about how her own insecurities held her back more than being a woman in a male-dominated industry.
Mezzanine helps Noatum step up e-com ops
Third-party logistics operator Noatum is utilising a multi-floor mezzanine solution from MiTek Mezzanine Systems to meet the growing demand for e-commerce distribution space.
Dealing with newly laid concrete
Rising moisture is a resin floor system’s worst enemy. If moisture comes into contact full bond strength may not be achieved. This in turn could result in blistering, partial delamination, or complete failure of the full resin system, cautions PSC Flooring.
