newsM&S tallies cost of cyber attack at £131 million
The ransomware attack last year meant M&S could not take online orders for six weeks from April 25, after its data was compromised via a vulnerable vendor.
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newsJD Wetherspoon cuts energy use and emissions with major refrigeration upgrade
The pub company has significantly improved the efficiency and sustainability of its supply chain following a major refrigeration upgrade at its Daventry distribution centre, operated by DHL.
articleHart Door Systems and its assault on sea salt
Being an island under the general heading of the ‘British Isles’ much land faces sea. The result is much economic activity depends on access to the sea which brings with it wind load challenges and the corrosive impact of salt itself, writes Chris Dobson.
productVeloris introduces new industrial battery catalogue
Veloris, Europe’s largest battery distributor, has brought together its entire industrial offering, which covers materials handling, floorcare and aerial access, as well as emergency backup batteries, to showcase its complete range, in an easily digestible format.
newsBidfood boosts efficiency with FBS Hörmann’s dock kit at new Worcester hub
Bidfood’s state-of-the-art distribution centre in Worcester now features cutting-edge loading bays, level access doors, and temperature-controlled systems installed by long-term partner FBS Hörmann.
newsBirmingham midbox warehouses gain planning
Detailed planning consent has been granted for a 93,900 ft2 midbox warehouse scheme on a 6-acre plot fronting Solihull Parkway on Birmingham Business Park in the West Midlands
newsEXCLUSIVE: Ocado sets up mini spoke fulfillment centre in Gateshead
Online retailer Ocado is set to open a mini spoke customer fulfilment centre in Gateshead in the Northeast
newsFood supply chain firms enhance efficiency
CEVA Logistics is enhancing UK food supply chains through major deals with Ocado Retail and Hilton Food Solutions, ensuring shoppers enjoy faster access to fresh, available groceries amid rising demand and global disruptions.
productHow electric lift trucks tackle challenges in manufacturing operations
The way products are moved around a facility or storage area can have a direct impact on productivity, profitability, and sustainability.
newsM&S acquires new fashion hub in Lichfield
The retailer announced a conditional deal to acquire a new 437,000 sq ft fully automated fashion distribution centre in Lichfield, as it seeks to double online sales in its Fashion, Home and Beauty business.
newsInterroll to focus on smarter sortation at Tomorrow’s Warehouse
Interroll will be joining industry leaders and warehouse professionals at Tomorrow’s Warehouse at the Coventry CBS Arena on 14 May, where the team will be highlighting one of the biggest current priorities in intralogistics: smarter, faster sortation.
newsEXCLUSIVE: Plans for 900,000 ft2 plus Solihull logistics scheme set for submission
Developer Indurent is close to submitting outline proposals for a 980,000 ft2 industrial and logistics scheme on land it controls outside Solihull in the West Midlands.
articleFrom dock door to dispatch: connecting your warehouse end-to-end
Still relying on manual processes and disconnected systems? It’s time for a smarter approach. Join Peak Technologies at Multimodal to see how connected scanning, automation, and workforce innovation are reshaping warehouse performance.
newsDon’t miss The Warehouse Transformation Awards
The Awards are in association with AMHSA, the Automated Material Handling Systems Association, and comprise the final session at next week’s Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Coventry CBS Arena.
newsStudy raises concerns over use of data in logistics
61% of industrial businesses rate their digital progress as poor or adequate, according to research from Forterro.
newsAmazon launches Amazon Supply Chain Services
The move cements Amazon’s growing role as a 3PL and extends the company’s portfolio of freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping solutions to brands.
newsPlanning go ahead for 1 million ft2 Northeast industrial and logistics scheme
Planning permission has been granted for Arlington and Homes England’s 1 million ft2 West Hartford Park industrial and logistics scheme near Cramlington, Northumberland in the Northeast.
newsBREAKING NEWS: Marq Logistics seeks 3 million ft2 plus extension to Magna Park Lutterworth
Marq Logistics is seeking to extend its 16 million ft2 UK flagship industrial and logistics scheme Magna Park Lutterworth by a further 3.23 million ft2.
articleWhat is a pouch sorter – and how can it benefit my business?
Pouch sorter (AKA pocket sorter) technology is a powerful automation tool that can significantly benefit a business operating in e-commerce distribution – particularly for high-speed order fulfilment, returns processing and batch picking.
newsLighting distributor secures Southeast distribution centre
Premium global lighting brand Visual Comfort & Co has taken developer a new warehouse at Panattoni’s Panattoni Park Brighton scheme in the Southeast.
