productHeavy duty strapping sealers launched
The sealers work in-conjunction with serrated seals for polyester strapping.
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productC H Robinson to develop new logistics centre in Derby
Goodman, a global leader in the ownership, development and management of industrial property, announced it has signed a deal with C.H. Robinson to develop and lease a new 70,000 sq ft built to suit logistics centre at its Derby Commercial Park development.
newsCILT to host Virtual Careers Fair for logistics
Students have the opportunity to meet employers from the logistics and transport sectors providing opportunities in supply chain management, transport planning, operations management and a range of graduate placements.
productBusinesses aren’t ready for 4th Industrial Revolution says research
Many companies believe investment in IT and advanced technology will drive and sustain change, but the key is to ensure that the correct skills and culture exist to drive this transformation, says consultancy Crimson & Co.
productMetaPack anticipates shift in consumer behaviour during Peak
The firm will closely monitor delivery patterns as they occur.
productWorker killed by reversing delivery vehicle
A recycling company has been fined £650,000 following the death of a worker.
productNew mezzanine
Distribution business Jeavons Eurotir recently installed a 470 sq m mezzanine floor on top of its existing despatch area, taking three 3 weeks to carry out the work.
productSamuel Grant becomes official Signode strapping distributor
Signode is a world-leading manufacturer of industrial packaging, facilitating the bulk transportation of goods.
productPortable data logger
Omega’s latest portable temperature and humidity data loggers offer accurate and repeatable logging for temperature (OM-91) and temperature/relative humidity (OM-92).
productTUPE can be problematic for smaller 3PLs
As they stand, the TUPE regulations are unsuited to the needs of small and medium-sized logistics service providers and are unhelpful to employees too, says William Walker of Walker Logistics.
productThe Blackest Black Friday – what retailers learned
Black Friday 2014 crashed many UK web sites and supply chains. The e-commerce delivery specialist ParcelHero reveals how retailers have responded to the IT and logistics nightmare three years on.
articleAdvanced dimensioning and weighing system launches
EXDS has released the CubiScan 325 to the UK marketplace.
articleSurvey shows supply chain disruption on the horizon
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of EU businesses who work with UK suppliers expect to move some of their supply chain out of the UK as a result of Brexit according to a survey from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
productSite and transport safety training available
Vehicle movements and loading and unloading vehicles can be some of the most dangerous activities carried out on a work site, says the Health & Safety Executive, which is offering a number of one-day courses to tackle the issues.
newsCommercial drivers win the right to spend a penny
Transport union Unite has won a long–running campaign giving delivery drivers the right to use the toilets at a business where they are making deliveries.
producteComm driving logistics firm’s expansion
Fullers Logistics has opened new site in Bordon, Hampshire, enabling it to expand services across the South of England.
articlePlaying catch-up with Ocado
Five steps to help move from traditional grocery retail to Omni-Channel model, suggests Mikko Kärkkäinen, CEO at Relex Solutions.
articleSpace: the final frontier for same-day delivery
The demand for fast online delivery is changing the configuration of warehousing needed, says Steve Purvis, operations director at Bis Henderson Space.
articleCan supply chain AI help fashion retailers?
Profits are under pressure for fashion retailers. Dr Manuel Davy, founder and CEO of Vekia asks if Artificial Intelligence holds the key to optimising markdowns and unlocking value in the supply chain.
articleVoid fill system gets green light
Easypack has launched a high-speed void fill packaging system with new patented technology.
