articleWarehouse automation is on an upward trend largely due to the rise in e-commerce and omni-channel retail. Jim Hardisty, managing director for Goplasticpallets.com examines growth predictions for the warehouse automation market and the important role that plastic pallets play in the ‘next generation’ supply chain.
articleThe brand is to adopt Quadient’s high speed fit-to-size auto-boxing system, the CVP Everest for its eCommerce operation.
productThe 3PL has announced the new eFulfilment facility will open this month in Nuneaton in part to help support a five-year contract with Loaf.
productCEVA Matrix WMS – powered by Blue Yonder – is a proprietary solution from the 3PL.
productThe Rhenus Group has expanded its logistics services in the Asia-Pacific region, with a newly-built warehouse in Gurugram, India.
productThe industry body says it’s in no one’s interests for ISPM15 regulations to disrupt trade when transition arrangements run out in January.
productJohnston Logistics UK have seen a 286% increase since March in the throughput of anti-bacterial and other cleaning wipes it handles for Asda supermarkets.
productTwo recent announcements look to increase costs for UK sellers posting parcels to the EU and US markets.
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newsXPO Logistics has been selected by Greene King to manage dedicated warehousing and distribution for Greene King’s secondary drinks channel.
productWincanton has opened a new 128,000 sq ft distribution centre in Stafford, to support its customer Screwfix, the major UK retailer of trade tools, accessories and hardware products, in its continuing business growth.
newsThe UK Government has published the new Border Operating Model to come into force in 2021 when EU transition measures end.
productA rise in work related injuries to warehouse and delivery staff, as a result of the UK’s biggest spike in online retailing, poses a threat to economic recovery unless there’s an evolution in materials handling practices.
productGoplasticpallets.com has introduced a cost-effective, folding plastic box to its extensive range that offers a multi-trip alternative to the ubiquitous one-trip cardboard box.
articleMore than two thirds of supply chain professionals will prioritise supply chain resilience and flexibility when building for the future, according to the findings of the 2020 SCALA Supply Chain Debate.
productThe BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, has reported that significant increases in enquiries for personal care products are showing no signs of tailing off.
productConsultancy issues warning as key UK online retailer is embroiled in a supply chain scandal.
product160 jobs have been saved at the logistics company.
newsThe continued and significant rise of eCommerce, which was further accelerated during lockdown, has underpinned a record second quarter for the logistics and industrial sector in the UK.
productAn integrated US supply chain solutions provider for eComm firms such as eBay has signed a warehouse robots partnership with Geek+.
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