articleInvesting to tackle new challenges
In the last couple of years, Palletways has invested significantly in new infrastructure to strengthen its operations in the UK and across Europe.
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articlePall-ex rejects ‘price undercutting’ model
At the start of its 20th year of business, European palletised freight network, Pall-Ex announced its plans to shake up the logistics sector – by managing UK volume growth to a sustainable level, in order to focus on providing industry leading service.
articleCollapsible large load carrier
Cabka-IPS has released the CabCube 2.0, a new solution for automotive and warehouse logistics.
articleA guide to safe pallet use
The humble pallet plays a vital role in the efficient moving and stacking of loads; they are everywhere, yet they taken for granted. Here, the FLTA offers sound advice on pallet safety and best practice.
newsGet planning for European Supply Chain 2016
Plans for this year’s European Supply Chain Day are now taking shape and this year’s event is set to bigger and better with events taking place up and down the UK as well as throughout Europe on Thursday 21st April.
productSmart highways demo in the Netherlands
NXP Semiconductors and DAF Trucks demonstrated self-driving technologies in automated trucks.
articleInternational prospects
A start-up online retailer has used FedEx to give it international reach as sales boom.
productSTEF inks 4 year deal with Toyota MHE
Under the terms of the agreement, Toyota Material Handling Europe will manage the entire forklift fleet of the European temperature-controlled logistics player.
articleTackling out-of-stocks
Tesco is using an RFID solution from SML to reduce out-of-stocks and deliver new levels of customer service on its apparel brand F&F. HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with the SML team to discuss the deployment of the technology and what it means for greater use of RFID in the retail supply chain.
articleAuction option
Utilise technology to tackle the logistical nightmare of liquidated stock, says Howard Rosenberg, CEO of B-Stock Solutions
articlePallet Safe provides solid frame
A27 Engineering from County Armagh has designed an innovative and easy way to stack pallets in transport containers, and in final destination locations such as warehouses and stores which is said to save time and money.
blogDriver wellbeing – why it matters
The driver ultimately is the one person who when you think about it, really does matter.
articleAn emerging CSR issue
Vicky Brock, CEO of Clear Returns feels returns should be firmly on the CSR agenda.
articleEyes on the prize
Retailers are facing unprecedented disruption to their business model as the habits of online shoppers turn paradigms on their heads. HSS editor Simon Duddy asks if technology that enhances supply chain visibility can help companies come out on top in this challenging time?
productKite Packaging raises the bar
British Retail Consortium awards accreditation to Kite Packaging.
productAuthenticating brands
Counterfeiting, duty evasion and other forms of illicit trade are a substantial and growing problem across all market sectors, leading to increased calls for businesses to make use of highly secure product and brand authentication programs.
productHeavy duty box for bottles targets wine sellers
Kite Packaging has introduced its new box for bottles featuring integrated internal dividers as opposed to separate ones, increasing strength and durability.
product£8,000 savings per annum
Cannon Packing and Logistics director Greg Alder says: “The AutoLoadBaler has really helped streamline our operation here at Cannon Packing, saving us 15 man-hours per week, which will mean 800 hours and £8,000 saved per year. With the saving in labour costs and the depreciation draw down on the machine it will have achieved payback in 2 years.”
productExtending the reach of outsourced logistics
It started with Amazon and E-bay in the 90s, with the likes of Uber, Airbnb and Just Eat growing from mavericks to mainstream in recent years. Within the logistics industry several market makers exist for backloads such as Haulage Exchange and Returnloads. But now similar technologies aim to re-shape the warehousing market.
product3PL deploys bespoke loading bay
Logistics operator Arcese has chosen a tailor made loading bay solution, designed and installed by Thorworld Industries for its new facility in Daventry.
