Covid-19: training lessons learned
A year into the Covid-19 pandemic, Laura Nelson shares learnings around lift truck training, what has changed, and how supply chain organisations are preparing for the future.
Power options summarised
There is more choice than ever when it comes to selecting the right forklift power source. Ivor Wilkinson explains why finding a match is important, and how different power options could help businesses to thrive.
Towards a lasting safety culture
Tim Waples reminds UK businesses that safety is a journey, not a destination and they should take a hard look at safety on site.
Cockpit-style cab
Hyster has launched the next evolution in its range of Container Handlers and 18+ tonnes capacity Lift Trucks, featuring new cabs, controls and Stage V compliant diesel engines.
Boots revamps fulfilment in the wake of the pandemic
Boots supply chain director Alan Penhale explains how store fulfillment was transformed into Omni-Channel fulfillment.
Game-changing tool helps users self-configure WMS
An e-commerce fulfilment specialist has quickly taken advantage of a next generation software adoption platform to win bigger business and improve internal operations.
Powerful combination of solutions
A 3PL serving food leader Kraft Heinz adds automation to a new DC.
Streamlined by design
The Industrial IoT ensures a connected and controlled supply chain, argues Marcus Jeffery.
Employee buy-in crucial
MANY LOGISTICS BUSINESSES are failing to keep their workforce at the heart of their digital transformations, leading to employee dissatisfaction and hindering the success of digitalisation initiatives, research has found.
Pop-up party
Retailers are using imaginative ways to cope with a particularly disruptive market, says Christophe Pecoraro.
Food storage needs met
WEDNESBURY-BASED drinks company Purity Soft Drinks approached Spaciotempo as it needed to store raw materials in a dedicated central location to allow growth of finished goods and the production area.
Master the unpredictable
Predicting consumers’ purchasing behaviour is becoming increasingly difficult, says TGW. We can have an educated guess, but we do not really know what the future holds for fashion logistics and intralogistics processes.
Turn and face the change
Consultant Phil Reuben explains why a dynamic supply chain is essential in 2021.
Will high-capacity electrics do for diesel?
WITH THE future of diesel forklifts under increasing pressure from ever-tighter regulations on emissions, sales of electric trucks have been accelerating.
Reduced exhaust emissions and noise
THE RE-DESIGNED DQ 45-X multidirectional sideloader from Hubtex is particularly low in emissions and noise.
Boost productivity with 8 quick tips for organising your warehouse
Learn how small changes can make a significant impact on your business.
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.
