productBITO goes multimedia
Guidance demonstrations of the latest innovations in picking, storage and materials handling systems can be viewed on BITO’s own YouTube channel.
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productDouble-sided label printing
Guernsey-based CheapSmells, one of the first companies to use the Duotherm double-sided label print system from Forms Plus, is predicting an annual saving of £20,000 on printing alone.
productLogistics tender exercise
Logistics consultancy, Davies & Robson, has completed a successful logistics tender exercise for food manufacturer, Hain Daniels Group, following its acquisition of a number of brands from Premier Foods last year.
productDX Group launches DX Freight
UK & Ireland independent logistics and parcel distribution company, DX, has announced the launch of ‘DX Freight’.
productIncreased demand
Online packaging supplier, Kite Packaging, has reported a significant increase in online machinery sales.
productUTi Worldwide opens new London facility
Global supply chain services and solutions company, UTi Worldwide, has officially opened its new London operations located in Heathrow.
newsFreight company fined £50k after worker hit by falling pallets
A Suffolk-based freight company has been sentenced for a series of safety breaches after a forklift truck toppled and spilled its load onto a worker, breaking his back.
articleDrop-shipping – don’t make it a high risk business
Businesses operating in the retail sector should consider drop-shipping as a part of their supply chain and multichannel strategy says Denise Oakley, International Marketing Director, GXS.
articleReturns extended
Multichannel and reverse logistics specialist iForce has launched its first foray into Europe with a new venture in Holland.
productReusable box solutions
Pallet pooling specialist, FHG IPP Logipal, has launched a range of reusable box solutions comprising the FHG Bulk Box, FHG High Protection Box, plus handling and packaging accessories including liners, flexible textile inserts and a smart pocket frame.
productTiny temperature monitors
EMS innovator, ESCATEC, is building nearly a third of a million temperature monitors a year for Berlinger & Co of Switzerland.
productModular design
Strapping technology leader, Gerd Mosca AG, will showcase two new state-of-the-art strapping machines at this year’s FachPack in Nuremberg.
productGorilla Glue bonds with Torque
The Gorilla Glue Company has appointed logistics services provider, Torque, to provide its new warehousing solution.
articleYearsley opens large modern cold store
Automated racking and LED lighting installed in a new northern cold store ‘superhub’ in Heywood.
articleSupply chain excellence from Henry Schein
Henry Schein is a global distributor of medical supplies to clinicians, so smooth supply chain performance is absolutely critical.
articleDelivery lockers for online shoppers
ASOS has appointed ByBox to provide a returns service utilising delivery lockers for online shoppers.
articleTop performers rewarded
Palletways has launched the Platinum Club – a new initiative to reward its members for continuously enhancing their customer service performance.
articleASOS changes 3PL at e-fulfillment centre
Online fashion retailer ASOS appoints Norbert Dentressangle to manage its worldwide distribution centre.
article10 predictions for the future of third party logistics
The landscape for third party logistics (3PL) has altered significantly in the last decade, and is tipped to experience further growth and change as mobile technologies and ‘smart’ working practices develop, says Simon Fowler, Managing Director of Advanced Business Solutions (Commercial).
productStock & distribution management
End-to-end logistics services provider, Torque, has has been appointed by men’s designer swim and resort wear retailer Orlebar Brown.
