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Transform the workforce

What skills are required to ensure that a modern-day workforce is competently conscious of how its actions affect environmental impact?

Research shows growing cold storage sector in UK

According to a new report by Savills, undertaken in collaboration with the Cold Chain Federation, cold storage in the UK accounts for circa 12% of total warehouse space with a further 16.7 million sq ft (1.551 million sq m) currently under construction to cater for growing occupier demand.

Maximise safety when turning loads

DEMAG HAS INTRODUCED a new load turning function for its universal crane product range.

Loadhog estimates 108m metres of stretchwrap eliminated through use of Pallet Lid

Loadhog, the multi Queen’s Award winning designer and manufacturer of innovative returnable packaging solutions, has experienced increasing interest in its line of eco-friendly pallet securing products.

Survey reveals ‘more can be done’ by materials handling industry to quash carbon footprint

As companies seek to reduce their environmental impact along the whole supply chain, independent research conducted on behalf of Calor has revealed that an overwhelming 95% of those working in the materials handling industry feel that much more can be done to lower their carbon emissions.

RS Components to automate key storage facility

Dematic will install a 10-aisle Dematic Multishuttle system with 300,000 container storage positions for the electronics distributor.

Snapfulfil launches remote implementation of WMS

The method means that WMS can be onboarded from anywhere in the world, avoiding the dangers associated with coronavirus infection.

Prime Robotics partners with integrator for the UK market

LAC Conveyors & Automation, part of the LAC Group, have been awarded the exclusive rights to sell and promote a wide range of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) designed and manufactured by Prime Robotics.

How to handle supply chain disruption

Virtual conference to offer guidance and answer key questions on how to transform the warehouse.

Your automated supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link

So, you’ve just invested heavily in this shiny, new, and very expensive, automation system which the manufacturer assures you will revolutionise your picking and packing operation. However, as we all know, a chain is only ever as strong as its weakest link. In this case, the weakest link could well be your choice of pallet.

The eco-friendly logistics of the future

For a long time, the primary driver of warehousing and logistics automation advances has been efficiency. Robots and machinery can perform repetitive and complex tasks faster, safer and with greater precision than manual methods ever could. But what about the environmental benefits of automation?

Get in the safety zone

At every stage of the pandemic a single, consistent safety message has endured: the need for physical distancing. And if that’s true for person to person interaction, it is even more applicable where forklift operations where pedestrians are involved.

Unique modular design – the BT Levio LWI160

The new BT Levio LWI160 powered pallet truck from Toyota Material Handling is the first-ever pedestrian-operated truck that is designed around a modular Lithium-Ion battery concept.

3PLs well placed for the eComm boom

The savvy third party logistics firm can seize the day, with sharper IT operations, says Tony Dobson.

Getting through the awkward phase

Moving heavy and awkward wheeled loads safely has long presented businesses with a challenge. The potential for injury puts the onus on companies to avoid downtime and possible legal repercussions – as well as creating an environment where employees feel confident, protected and less at risk, says Andy Owen.

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