newsNHS Supply Chain confirms new RDC at Bury St Edmunds
NHS Supply Chain will be opening a new Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) located in Bury St Edmunds on the Suffolk Park complex.
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articleCould LGV assessors identify mental health issues in your drivers?
Having properly trained in-house LGV Driver Assessors could help employers to improve the mental health of their drivers, says the RTITB Instructor Academy, the UK’s only centre dedicated to Instructor training.
newsTetra Pak chooses DHL Supply Chain for digital twin warehouse
DHL Supply Chain has implemented an integrated supply chain solution for Tetra Pak’s warehouse in Singapore.
productEddie Stobart gains permission for ‘green belt’ NDC
Logistics provider Eddie Stobart has won planning permission from Warrington Borough Council for its controversial plan to build a new National Distribution Centre on Barleycastle Lane adjacent to the Eddie Stobart Group head office.
productFuel efficiency boost for operator
Logistics manager drives down fuel costs as 3PL invests in new trucks.
product3PL invests in labour tracking software
Walker Logistics has invested in labour tracking software from Kronos at its 250,000 sq ft multi-user storage facility in Berkshire.
productOperation Brock puts Brexit onus on hauliers
Government plans to strengthen compliance with Operation Brock (the queueing system to be introduced for lorries in Kent in the event of a No Deal Brexit) will place the responsibility to travel with correct documentation on haulage businesses, despite a lack of clarity on the actual paperwork required, according to FTA.
productCormar Carpets renews 3PL contract with Wincanton
Building on an existing 20-year relationship, Cormar Carpets has renewed its contract with Wincanton by a further five years.
productTicking all the boxes
One of the many challenges corrugated cardboard packaging firm Pakform faced as the company grew was the need for effective communication, not just within their offices but also with staff located remotely.
newsDHL Supply Chain buys 1000 new vehicles
The 3PL will invest £90 million putting over 1,000 new vehicles into service in the UK during 2019.
productEnhanced 3PL charging functions for WMS
ProSKU, the cloud-based WMS for small to medium sized businesses, has released an updated third-party charging module providing significant enhancements aimed at the needs of its growing logistics and e-fulfilment customer base.
articleIn house vs 3PL: which logistics option is right for you?
John Perry, managing director at SCALA, weighs up the pros and cons of big picture logistics options.
productYodel invents trailer safety gate
Yodel has partnered with trailer manufacturer Cartwright to develop a safety gate system designed to reduce accidents as part of the latest addition to its trailer fleet.
articleCan the pure play model survive?
Retail & technology leader Neil Ashworth asks if retailers need a store footprint to make the strained home delivery model work.
articleResearch suggests far-reaching jobs impact of automation
Ti Insight’s Professor John Manners-Bell argues automating a labour-intensive sector such as warehousing will have repercussions.
articleRobots are a sign of changing times
Ever since Amazon acquired Kiva Systems in 2012 for $775 million and took the startup company’s robots off the market, warehouse managers have been looking for alternative suppliers. Here Geek+ outlines its strong robotics and warehouse automation offering.
productRegistration opens for key transport safety event
This year’s CILT Transport & Logistics Safety Forum conference brings together Occupational Road Risk experts and will focus on promoting and raising awareness of the need for organisations to proactively manage road risk.
newsEU extends contingency measures on road haulage and aviation
UK hauliers will be able to use current licenses for UK EU haulage to 31 July 2020, even in the event of a No-deal Brexit.
productFlat floors key for robots
In an era when speed is key, even minor flooring irregularities can have a major impact on deliveries and safety.
newsAldi awards home deliveries contract to ArrowXL
The agreement runs for three years and means ArrowXL will provide a comprehensive two-person home delivery solution to online shoppers purchasing specific oversized items from Aldi’s website.
