Hidden dangers
Matt Booth unearths four hidden dangers in warehouses handling flammable materials.
Great leap forward
The new Urban Outfitters distribution centre will support growth and enable smart order fulfilment system for automated split case picking with the deployment of FlashPick by TGW.
Home safe, every day
Most of us who have worked in warehouses for a long time have seen a lot of examples of bad forklift practice. Some are slightly dangerous, and some are extremely dangerous, but all of them should be avoided. Safety author Jerry Rudd gives a list of dos and don’ts to ensure your operators go home safe, every day.
Worker safety first
A manufacturer has implemented technology from ELOKON to boost the safety of pedestrians working in close proximity to forklifts.
How has the pandemic changed warehouses?
Bar Code Data highlights a range of insights from warehouse IT leader and partner Zebra Technologies.
PPE hijackings and warehouse thefts rising
A commercial insurance broker is warning both hauliers and warehousing companies that PPE, sanitisers and homewares are the ‘new alcohol and tobacco’.
Coming to terms with post-Brexit changes
The past year presented an endless torrent of obstacles for British businesses. The implementation of Brexit, coupled with the economic consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, have caused major disruption for many companies, says Atul Bhakta. But he sees some signs for hope.
Orchestrating harmony
In the wake of Covid-19, an increasing number of logistics professionals are considering new automation technologies in warehouses to improve efficiency and respond to market demands. However, improving control of existing systems is just as important, says Stephen Hayes.
Diesel-powered trucks see range expansion
Doosan has expanded its new 9-Series of Euro Stage V compliant IC engine counterbalance forklift trucks with the launch of the D25S-9 range.
Luxury retailer revamps warehouse IT in remote roll-out
Luxury and collectable online watch retailer, Watch Gang, is clocking up record shipments facilitated by a cloud-based WMS.
UK logistics operator criticises EU trade deal
The last-minute free trade agreement struck with the EU has been catastrophic for UK businesses and their EU customers. Kate Lester offers an honest evaluation of the challenges and some advice on how to guide clients during this difficult phase.
Pandemic accelerates transformation
We’ve been consistently banging the drum for Omnichannel Retail for many years, encouraging retailers to urgently make the most of online opportunities and to make sure that their store and online strategies are well-aligned.
The charge for power
Power Charging from Fronius means lead-acid batteries can benefit from rapid or opportunity charging.
Take warehouse efficiency higher with machine learning
Harry Watts says machine learning is under-utilised in the warehouse but can bring considerable insights without a significant price-tag.
Stability, confidence and safety
System of Active Stability, SAS – more than 20 years of protecting the driver, the load and the truck.
Looking for big wins
We asked a number of experts for their tips on minimising downtime. The result – a wealth of advice covering many aspects of work in the warehouse. Simon Duddy reports.
Unpick the profitability problem
The growth of online retail comes with a kick – it’s more expensive to fulfil than the store model. What can retailers do to logistics costs to boost margins? BearingPoint’s Stuart Higgins has some answers.
SEC Storage reaches new heights at RAJA UK
SEC Storage has designed and installed a space optimised storage solution at RAJA UK’s new warehouse facility leading to increased pick efficiency and impressive storage capacity that still offers 50% growth potential.
How Covid will change warehousing and distribution forever
Certain parts of the Covid impact – wearing masks, keeping a 2-metre distance from others, remote working/learning – are (fingers crossed) temporary. But the impact of COVID on the warehouse is going to be long and lasting.
