newsReuse first policy recommended for pallets
The chairman of the National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD) has called for supply chain businesses to ensure they have a ‘reuse first’ policy in place for pallets.
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newsBlue Yonder to acquire One Network Enterprises for $839 million
The deal will mark approximately $1 billion of investments in acquisitions since Q4 2023 and positions Blue Yonder to provide a unified end-to-end supply chain platform and collaboration ecosystem.
productB2C is easy: but is your B2B logistics letting you down?
As global multichannel fulfilment experts, Staci knows a thing or two about getting the right products to different customer types, in different countries, at the same time – at high volume.
productIoT temperature monitoring added to 3PL contract
DHL SUPPLY Chain UK has introduced a new IoT temperature monitoring device to its Avanti West Coast onboard food service.
newsWar fever jolts European defence supply chains
In the competition to rearm in the face of rising great power competition, Europe and many other regions are opening new production lines, consolidating control of rare earth elements, re-learning industrial skills, and modernising their armed forces, says analytics and consulting firm GlobalData.
productCustom-size box tool
KITE PACKAGING has launched its advanced custom-size box tool. By streamlining the buying process for bespoke-sized boxes, it aims to improve customer experience through increased efficiency.
articleFashion drives new automated DC
3PL Noatum Logistics recently moved into a 500,000 sq ft distribution centre in Biggleswade, which features a turnkey automated handling solution delivered by BS Handling Systems. Richard Dannatt tells the story of how it came together.
productTesco adds eDaily to home delivery fleet
THE GROCER has onboarded the first of 151 IVECO eDaily chassis cabs.
productJewson extends partnership with Wincanton
THE NEW contract will see Wincanton continue to fulfil deliveries to over 400 Jewson branches across the UK.
newsXPO Logistics offers training to neurodiversity champions
THIS IS part of a broad-based commitment to encouraging an inclusive environment at the 3PL.
articleShifting sands of automation
Chris Walton, head of contract logistics Europe at CEVA Logistics sees a significant shift towards more flexible use of warehouse automation. Simon Duddy reports.
articleUnlock savings in warehouse fulfilment with Europa
In the fast-paced world of warehouse logistics, where efficiency and reliability are paramount, unsuccessful deliveries damage reputations, erode customer satisfaction and inflict substantial financial losses.
productBakers Basco ‘on a roll’ with efforts to bring bakery equipment attrition rates down
ATTRITION RATES on bread baskets and dolly equipment used in the baking industry have fallen 4.34% and 6.63% respectively over the last year to reach their lowest levels in four years, new figures from Bakers Basco show.
productDHL opens operationally carbon neutral facility
THE NEW multi-user facility in Coventry is entirely powered by renewable electricity and is the first operationally carbon neutral new build DHL site in the UK.
newsCo-op teams up with Uber Direct
THE DELIVERY firm enables Co-op member-owners and customers to order groceries via Co-op’s online shop.
productModular pack bench opens options for operatives
SOUTHGATE GLOBAL has launched the modular pack bench for those frustrated with current off-the-shelf offerings or bespoke options that are too expensive.
productWincanton acquires automation integrator Invar
WINCANTON HAS agreed to acquire Invar Group, a UK-based specialist in warehouse execution software, automation and controls.
productTraka debuts supply chain security solutions at IntraLogisteX 2024
Traka UK is attending IntraLogisteX 2024 with a keynote speaker slot to pledge its support to supply chain providers, whilst also unveiling powerful new locker solutions to enhance security and operational efficiency.
newsGXO set to win race for Wincanton
GXO LOGISTICS has gazumped a bid to purchase Wincanton from Ceva Logistics.
articleWhite paper spotlights path ahead for fulfillment
THG Ingenuity has launched a white paper highlighting five key challenges for fulfilment companies to overcome in 2024.
