newsFurther sustainability progress for XPO at Crick HQ
XPO’s UK and Ireland HQ and national distribution hub at Crick, Northamptonshire, has been certified as carbon neutral for the second consecutive year.
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newsFirst 100 days: Prioritise logistics
The incoming government should partner with the logistics sector to develop Labour’s promised industrial strategy, as logistics can boost productivity for all areas of UK PLC, according to business group Logistics UK.
productGreene King invests £23 million in Middleton depot
The pub company and brewer is making the investment in partnership with logistics company GXO.
newsCEVA Logistics announces reorganisation
THE NEW vertical structuring is aimed at allowing its customers to more easily benefit from its global logistics capabilities across its breadth of services in air, ocean, ground and rail transport, contract logistics, finished vehicle logistics, project logistics and customs solutions.
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newsXPO Logistics launches Female Driver Academy
THE ACADEMY aims to create a corps of highly skilled and professional female drivers.
productCertifications enhance trade
3PL KAMMAC has been awarded both the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) and the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme (FHDDS) certifications, underscoring the company’s commitment to secure, efficient, and compliant supply chain services.
productNew accuracy record
UNABIZ, MASSIVE Internet of Things (IoT) service provider and integrator, has achieved over 90% geolocation success rate with the evolution of its Sigfox Atlas Wifi service, now enhanced with machine learning.
productWater activated tape
ANTALIS PACKAGING has added the industry’s largest capacity water activated tape (WAT) dispenser to its portfolio.
productBakers Basco partners with Crimestoppers
THE COOPERATIVE venture established in 2006 by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis, and Warburtons to manage its equipment, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the charity Crimestoppers to assist in their national awareness campaign aimed at tackling the illegal theft of bakery delivery equipment.
productWincanton deploys pioneering VersaTile automation
The modular automation solution has been installed at the 3PL’s Northampton shared user facility to tackle high-volume e-Fulfilment for customers.
productSarah-May’s win a sign of the times
THE EVERYWOMAN Woman of the Year Award 2024 was won by Sarah-May Harrison, operations supervisor at FedEx Express.
articleModular pack bench an alternative to bespoke solutions
Southgate Global, a leader in the supply of packaging equipment, consumables and servicing in operational logistics and fulfilment, responds to growing demand for warehouse equipment to meet operational needs without the bespoke price tag.
productHumanoid robot proof-of-concept launched
GXO Logistics and robot manufacturer Apptronik will partner to develop the Apollo humanoid in a warehouse environment.
productKinaxis introduces AI-infused orchestration platform
THE FIRM has launched the Maestro platform, which combines proprietary computational technologies and techniques that provides transparency and agility across the supply chain — from multi-year strategic planning to last-mile delivery.
newsWaitrose shifts from ‘historical sales and intuition’
THE GROCER has invested in Blue Yonder’s demand forecasting capability to boost availability across the retailer’s stores.
articleRemoving the pain from global multichannel fulfilment
Thanks to international multichannel fulfilment experts such as Staci, brands and retailers can quickly unlock additional sales territories and revenue with ease.
productAntalis EcoCube offers knowledge and inspiration
IT OFFERS a hub of knowledge and inspiration to anyone in the packaging chain from e-commerce and distribution, to manufacturing, whether you are involved in procurement, operations, logistics, design, marketing or CSR/Sustainability Management.
newsDescartes acquires BoxTop
A UK based shipment management firm for small- to mid-sized logistics services providers has been acquired by a global logistics IT firm.
productSmooth transition to 5G
AS 5G adoption grows StayLinked’s enterprise-grade terminal emulation (TE) software, SmartTE, is ensuring that supply chain organisations and warehouse operations can fully maximise the technology advancements 5G delivers.
