Nestle and XPO flagship DC is fully operational
XPO LOGISTICS and Nestlé have announced their flagship distribution centre in the UK has completed its phased opening to full operations.
Supporting UK ports
Custom-designed warehouses play a vital part in supporting the smooth operations of UK ports across the country.
4-way concept convinces manufacturer
An aluminium profiles supplier is using three multidirectional forklifts from Combilift to enable safer and more efficient handling of extrusion billets.
Staggered approach to automation investment
Aztek Logistics operations manager Duncan Pannell outlines how the independent 3PL is preparing in stages for a more automated future, with semi-automated solutions.
Bigging up data analytics…
Big data presents supply chain and warehouse managers with an unprecedented opportunity to acquire real-time visibility of goods in transit and part of inventory, says SnapFulfil CEO, Tony Dobson.
Automation delivers quick ROI
Natural remedies firm Wala Heilmittel has invested in an automated solution from Swisslog which will allow the firm to grow without relying on external warehousing.
Storage capacity up 40% at Focus International
SEC Storage has designed and installed a future proofed, multi-tier picking structure solution at Focus International providing a 40% increase in storage capacity.
Last mile service driving retail loyalty
A consumer survey has highlighted last mile concerns as key factors in choosing retailers.
Massive global warehouse boom predicted
A CONSULTANCY has predicted a growth of 28,500 warehouses worldwide but sees most of this growth outside Europe and the USA.
Accelerate the transformation
In the wake of plans to build a major new automated hub, Royal Mail’s Achim Dunnwald offers insight on its transformation strategy.
Lithium-ion ready trucks launch
THE THREE platform pallet truck models by Hyster Europe are designed for maximising productivity in intense industry applications.
The future of the forklift
We asked key suppliers about the future of the forklift and got responses covering automation, lithium-ion, contract flexibility, and much else besides.
Drop tray sorter launched by Interroll
THE SPLIT Tray Sorter MT015S is designed for a wide range of potential users and aims to make it easier for companies to enter the e-commerce market or can be used as a flexible addition to existing sortation solutions, for example in the fashion industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and for parcel service providers.
New forklifts to ‘look and behave very differently from traditional models’
Toyota Material Handling UK commercial director Jon Buckley shares his thoughts on the ‘future of the forklift’, including stunning developments on automated forklifts.
Leap in parcel capacity for Hermes
Chris Barrett shares details of the automation strategy of leading parcel courier Hermes.
First-class fleet management
Stay on top of risk and safety management with I_Site, Toyota’s fleet management system.
Small parts picking integrated with pallet racking
Getting the most out of your warehouse space is more important than ever.
Cooling solution for beverage closure company
Expertly designed systems from UPM Conveyors can be the perfect solution to manufacturing issues, resulting in a more efficient, cost effective process, says the firm.
BestConnect – A Permanent Flexible Solution
The warehousing and distribution industry is an ever-changing monster. We hear it countless times from customers new and old, the stories of system specifications that are impossible to tie down or requirements that never seem to stop shifting. This has led to a lot of wasted resource in the industry, but also a tremendous wave of growth and improvements that are paving the way for its success – long into the future, says FMH Conveyors Product Manager Sam Wade.
Smaller footprint
If space optimisation is a priority, Vertimag from the Ferretto Group creates a 90% reduction in the footprint compared to a traditional warehouse.
