newsMan trapped for four hours after racking collapse
Fire crews rescued a man after racking collapsed at a warehouse in Halesowen.
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productFurniture manufacturer boosts pallet gate safety
The manufacturer turned to NSI Projects when self-built pallet gates proved too high-maintenance.
producteComm driving logistics firm’s expansion
Fullers Logistics has opened new site in Bordon, Hampshire, enabling it to expand services across the South of England.
articleCan supply chain AI help fashion retailers?
Profits are under pressure for fashion retailers. Dr Manuel Davy, founder and CEO of Vekia asks if Artificial Intelligence holds the key to optimising markdowns and unlocking value in the supply chain.
newsDP DHL hints at major expansion in e-retail
Deutsche Post DHL Group is becoming both brave and ambitious in its aspirations for growth in the e-retail logistics space, says Thomas Cullen, analyst at research firm Transport Intelligence.
productBudget 2017 reaction: ‘land banking’ to be tackled
We’ve rounded up some key industry responses as Philip Hammond delivered his 2017 Budget.
newsAI and logistics to the fore
Logistics and artificial intelligence are among the four ‘grand challenges’ identified by the Government in its new Industrial Strategy, which is widely seen as an economic blueprint for post-Brexit UK.
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newsAutomotive parts suppliers secure industrial space
St. Modwen has secured two major lettings at two of its industrial and logistics schemes to global companies which takes its total successfully completed developments in this sector to 1 million sq ft during the course of 2017.
product£1m fine for Poundstretcher after warehouse safety breaches
The retailer was prosecuted by Swindon Borough Council for health and safety failures in one of its warehouses and a number of its stores.
newsWarehouse REIT acquires Plymouth warehouse for £4.3 million
The 66,000 sq ft warehouse was built in 1985 and sits on a 3.9 acre site within the Parkway Industrial Estate.
articleIntelligence squared
Industry 4.0 has received a lot of hype, but while this is usually off-putting, that doesn’t mean it won’t have a real impact on manufacturing and its supply chain, logistics and material handling challenges. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
productWarehouse property – what’s in store for 2018?
Cushman & Wakefield gives its predictions for what’s in store for 2018.
newsLidl to open 1m sq ft Luton warehouse
It is expected the new facility will create up to 1,000 jobs and will be twice the size of any other Lidl warehouse in the UK.
productAsda unveils parcel vending machine – said to be UK-first
The 16ft foot tall and 8ft wide automated parcel tower has been installed at Asda’s Trafford Park store and is said to dispenses online orders in less than 60 seconds and accepts returns.
productSouthgate disrupts void fill sector
Packaging trade distributor introduces two radically-different paper void fill systems, disrupting the sector with higher production speeds and near-zero downtime.
newsMarks & Spencer to open Welham Green DC in 2019
As part of its five-year transformation plan, Marks & Spencer (M&S) is set to open a new Clothing & Home distribution centre in Welham Green (Hertfordshire) early next year.
blogThe elephant in the room
As with many things that are heavily hyped, there is a lot to unpack in Industry 4.0.
articleObserve and report
Flash reports make the most of modern communications to quickly spread safety awareness throughout the global operation of office product supplier ACCO. HSS Editor Simon Duddy hears from Lee King, Director EHS & Facilities Europe and Darrol Masefield, H&S & Facilities on how the reports form part of a carefully cultivated approach to safety in the warehouse.
productDPD defends policy after death of diabetic courier
Delivery firm DPD has released a statement defending its policy after the ‘gig economy’ came under scrutiny following the death of one of its couriers.
