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.
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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.
newsJS Davidson buys cold storage arm of GXO Logistics UK
THE PETERBOROUGH-based firm has taken over the Spalding warehouse, which has 6,500 of frozen pallet spaces and 15 members of staff being TUPE’d across to JS Davidson.
articleIs now the time to think about bag-in-box as an alternative to rigid plastic containers?
Many industries have traditionally used rigid plastic HDPE containers for everything from chemicals to detergents, in capacities ranging from 500ml to 25-litres. With strong pressure from shareholders, pressure groups, and the public to move away from plastic or at least reduce it, there has never been a more important time to seek an alternative solution.
productBespoke solutions lead the way
The operational logistics landscape is becoming increasingly complex, shaped by many economic, geopolitical, and behavioural factors. With it brings new challenges for those operating within the industry, and while they may appear similar to previous years, they differ greatly in the way they can be resolved.
newsDHL opens operationally carbon neutral site in Camberley
DHL Ecommerce UK has announced the £7m facility in Camberley, which is powered almost entirely by solar energy.
productDigital platform enhances safety
KINAXIA LOGISTICS has rolled out a digital platform to enhance safety across its nationwide network of sites as well as for its drivers on the road.
productRealising benefits in a tough market
FIXINGS SUPPLIER rolls out Podfather fleet management software in a bid to improve route planning.
productFIBC bags launched
KITE PACKAGING has introduced a range of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC) bags, designed to streamline bulk handling operations across various industries.
newsUnipart partners with Shippeo
UNIPART HAS collaborated with Shippeo to strengthen its Lead Logistics Partner proposition.
productBoosting transparency
DATA MANAGEMENT solution provider Kezzler has teamed up with Swiss retailer Migros to increase supply chain transparency.
productTLX Cargo launches TLX8 thermal blanket range
TLX CARGO is said to have revolutionised thermal pallet cover technology with TLX8 using SOLARAP, a cutting-edge material inspired by human skin. Just as melanin absorbs harmful UV rays, SOLARAP employs similar principles to safeguard cargo from solar radiation.
productSmart tools for construction fleet
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS giant Breedon has slashed the amount of time it spends on tachograph administration by 1,300 hours a year – with the Webfleet fleet management system.
newsGreen Freight Corridor initiative launched
Freeport East and East Midlands Freeport have announced a partnership to support a green freight corridor that will help decarbonise transport and drive enhanced skills and employment initiatives along the length of one of the UK’s most important transportation routes.
newsGeneration Logistics Week targets youth engagement
The initiative, scheduled to run on 24-28 June 2024, will host a range of educational activities throughout the five days, each one supported by the campaign’s sponsors including CEVA Logistics, GXO and Tesco.
newsMcCulla Ireland bolsters biogas fleet
A £3.1 million investment was secured from Lombard for the addition of 25 new trucks to its fleet, including 11 powered by biogas, contributing to a 79% reduction in the operational carbon emissions of the haulier’s Northern Ireland operation.
articleComplete decoupling from China virtually impossible
The era of the easy, frictionless supply chain is over, however, according to a report from GlobalData.
