3PL adds warehouse kit from Yale
Yale Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) equipment is playing a vital role at a warehouse operated by one of Germany’s leading logistics companies.
A history of innovation
Linde Material handling has been manufacturing, developing and pushing the boundaries of forklift truck innovation for over 50 years.
Combined control systems covers tyres, gears and speed
The iTEch Control System from Transmon Engineering combines the benefits offered by tyre, gear and speed systems for materials handling operations in one module.
ASOS changes 3PL at e-fulfillment centre
Online fashion retailer ASOS appoints Norbert Dentressangle to manage its worldwide distribution centre.
We should not lose our nerve on HS2
Major transport infrastructure projects have a nasty habit of frightening people and stirring up public opposition and anxiety, says Geoff Dossetter. The debate about such schemes tends to revolve around, and concentrate on, the costs and the problems, rather than the potential payback and the practical benefits.
BMW dealer boosts storage using Hanel lifts provided by Industore
Industore installs two Hanel lifts for Benham BMW saving space, boosting parts traceability, and allowing the firm to hold less stock.
Sensors key for automated high-bay warehouse
When German cloth mill Mehler invested in a central, automated high-bay warehouse, sensors from Leuze electronic played a key role.
Electric wheel launches
Industrial technology provider BIBUS (UK) is rolling out an electric wheel to help move heavy loads. The company says it offers safety and efficiency benefits to the materials handling sector.
10 predictions for the future of third party logistics
The landscape for third party logistics (3PL) has altered significantly in the last decade, and is tipped to experience further growth and change as mobile technologies and ‘smart’ working practices develop, says Simon Fowler, Managing Director of Advanced Business Solutions (Commercial).
An interview with CHEP UK & Ireland director of retail & asset management Helen Lane
CHEP UK & Ireland director of retail & asset management Helen Lane talks to HSS editor Simon Duddy about exciting new developments, the standardisation of last mile solutions and many other issues.
Cloud is enabler for supply chain to rise to Omni-channel challenge
GT Nexus VP marketing Europe Esther Lutz argues cloud technology is necessary for true global inventory visibility.
Energy or maintenance: where can you save most?
With LED lighting it’s starting to be well understood that you can save by cutting down on your energy bills, but don’t forget the savings you can make on maintenance too, says Dialight Commercial VP EMEA David Jones.
Freezer-ready handhelds underpin cold-chain operations
Designed for the coldest of cold-chain environments, new ultra-rugged mobile computers from Psion (now part of Motorola) offer reliable functionality in sub-zero conditions.
Electric forklifts make great progress
Following the recent launch of the Toyota Traigo 80-volt electric forklift, Toyota Material Handling counterbalance product manager UK Dave Rylance discusses the benefits brought by improving technology.
Docking all over the world
A trailer has all the moves when it comes to being loaded and unloaded on a dock; and A-Safe, the leading name in workplace safety and protection, has successfully entered the Dock Protection market.
5 tips on mitigating supply chain risk
Luis Olivie, global business development director at supply chain management company Achilles says corporate buyers’ pleas of ignorance of supply chain mishap are no longer acceptable to lawmakers and consumers in a highly connected world where news is instant and opinions are all-pervading.
Company created to target postal and package e-commerce market
Automation integrator SDI Group has created a specialist company – SDI Sortation Solutions – to target the postal and package e-commerce market.
New facilities boost SDI Group’s expansion
SDI Group recently moved into new premises in Hinckley, Leicestershire – just round the corner from its previous site – to facilitate the company’s rapid expansion and exciting new business developments.
Ten tips when setting up a new warehouse in 2014
Gavin Clark, commercial director for SaaS warehouse management system provider Snapfulfil, gives his thoughts on the priorities when establishing a new warehouse.
Timber merchant buys Combilift’s new 4 wheel sideloader
Skipton based Merritt and Fryers is the first company in the timber and merchant sector in the UK to take delivery of the new Combilift 4 wheel sideloader.
