In with the new
Plastic bins offer clear advantages over wire baskets as well as a tremendous savings potential for manufacturers, writes Edward Hutchison, managing director of BITO Storage Solutions.
Port of Felixstowe installs record breaking rail traverser
Sheffield manufacturer Mechan has side stepped its way into the transport industry’s record books after installing the largest capacity rail traverser in the UK.
Comply or pay – HSE Fee for Intervention explained
Since October 2012 there has been another very good reason for complying with health and safety legislation: Fee For Intervention (FFI). The FLTA’s Owen Delaney explains.
Beware hidden loading bay costs
Sara LBS managing director Christopher Knollys urges warehouse managers not to get taken in by lowest cost arguments.
Delivery lockers for online shoppers
ASOS has appointed ByBox to provide a returns service utilising delivery lockers for online shoppers.
Top performers rewarded
Palletways has launched the Platinum Club – a new initiative to reward its members for continuously enhancing their customer service performance.
New Crown stackers are built for versatility
Crown has expanded its ES/ET 4000 Stacker Series with the addition of the ESi 4000 and ETi 4000 initial lift stackers. The range is now capable of meeting any and all stacking challenges, says the company.
Articulated forklifts unload stillages for automotive components supplier
Flexi Narrow Aisle has won a contract to supply Flexi HiLOAD articulated trucks to the Germany-based production facility of automotive components supplier Magna Decoma.
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.
