articleReport: 26% of warehouses to be automated by 2027
More than a quarter (26%) of warehouses are expected to be automated by 2027, from 14% just a decade earlier, says Rueben Scriven.
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newsM&S to present at Tomorrow’s Warehouse
Gain insight into the workings of the retailer’s highly automated Castle Donington distribution centre.
newsWeetabix grabs Safer Logistics Award
The winners of the Safety and Health Excellence Awards 2023 have been revealed at a sold-out gala ceremony hosted by Strictly Come Dancing’s Tess Daly.
articleGet proactive on risk
Risk within global supply chains is higher than ever. To mitigate threats and reduce reputational risk, businesses must approach supply chain management with proactive digital assurance, says Paul Butcher.
articleUS ban starts to bite
Political risk is a new factor which global high-tech manufacturers have to take into account when structuring their supply chains. Prof. John Manners-Bell discusses the impact of bans on exports and services to China.
articleDeep learning of scanning processes
Koireader Technologies and NVIDIA are helping PepsiCo achieve precision and efficiency in dynamic distribution environments.
productCovariant adds funding
THE AI-driven robotics company has added $75 million in Series C funding, bringing the total raised to $222 million.
productAI detects driver fatigue
ADDSECURE HAS launched an AI-powered video telematics solution that detects driver fatigue.
productAI-powered delivery
GENTLY, AN AI-powered logistics firm, has delivered its first item in Los Angeles.
productGet parcel paperwork right
CUSTOM SHIPPING integration platform, Shipster, has launched an automatic HS Code Classification tool for eCommerce businesses looking for compliance with ICS2 regulations.
productPets at Home opens national fulfilment centre
THE NEW, purpose-built 670,000 sq ft distribution centre in Staffordshire will employ more than 800 people, and support the company’s omnichannel capabilities as well as underpin the next decade of growth.
productInvestment for Port of Southampton
A £17.5 million project to enhance the Port of Southampton’s container offering for deep sea shipping lines has completed its first phase of construction.
newsBankruptcy alerts see spike
A report from risk monitoring firm Resilinc has revealed the biggest disruptions impacting the supply chain.
productMoody’s: businesses lacking visibility
Research from Moody’s Analytics has found 69% of businesses say they do not have the necessary visibility over their supply chains to uncover risk in their organisational networks to avoid reputational harm.
newsCold storage investment in Japan
GLP HAS started construction of fully refrigerated cold storage facilities in Japan totalling 55,000 sq m.
productRobot-ready warehouse flooring
THE FLOORING system has launched to meet the demands of the booming global logistics automation sector.
articleCost projections point to increased robot uptake
Interact Analysis is predicting ‘substantial and accelerating growth’ for the robotic picking sector over the coming years, as labour costs rise and the cost of robots fall.
newsProject launches highlighting advanced cold chain tech
A UK Government-backed consortium of leading food manufacturers, technology specialists and academics have today announced the launch of the Digital Sandwich following a two-year development project.
productLogistics sector seeking more migrants
A law firm has reported a rise in immigration enquiries from warehousing and logistics firms looking to employ foreign workers, as the UK’s post-Brexit skills shortage continues.
newsDegree apprenticeships target skills gap
Logistics businesses should consider investing in training and upskilling to ensure they retain talent and protect the long-term future of their operations, argues Caroline Evans.
