newsTwo-person home delivery deal signed
sofa.com has awarded a contract to Wincanton to handle premium two-person home delivery for the UK furniture retailer.
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productLearn how to ride the wave
Southgate’s servicing offer spikes as organisations prepare for Peak.
productDHL Express opens service centre
The service centre near Cambridge will feature a £2 million automation system and is powered by 100% renewable energy.
newsFulfilment key part of end-to-end eComm deal
Premier Foods has tasked THG Ingenuity to provide a commerce and fulfilment solution for its FUEL10K direct-to-consumer (DTC) offering.
newsMega insurance facility launched in wake of Port of Baltimore incident
Insurance broker Marsh has launched a $50 million port blockage insurance facility amid heightened supply chain risks.
newsWarehouse profile: Boughey Distribution in Lymedale
BOUGHEY DISTRIBUTION occupied a newly-built ambient warehouse at Lymedale Business Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme this year. Logistics Matters has a closer look.
productRapid and right-size packaging
Tackling a key bottleneck can help smooth the curve for better performance over Peak period, says Jo Bradley.
productDigital solution ‘essential’ for expansion
Prism eLogistics (UK) has partnered with Nulogy to digitalise contract packing services.
articleSupervised autonomy
One of the fastest growing robotics companies operating in the logistics sector is determined to keep humans in the loop. Plus One Robotics chief executive Erik Nieves explains why to Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy.
newsHear Boohoo talk eComm John Lewis on automation and much more
Content is the focus at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester event on October 2 at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
newsTraining provider warns Driver CPC deadline is approaching
Mentor Training has issued a warning to long serving lorry drivers that will soon run out of time to complete their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training.
newsCo-op renews longstanding partnership with Wincanton
The companies, who have been working together for 30 years, have agreed a five-year contract extension.
newsRansomware attacks on the rise
42% of critical infrastructure organisations have suffered a data breach, with 93% observing an increase in attacks, says Thales UK.
newsUnipart acquires Formaplex Technologies
The supply chain solutions firm has acquired Formaplex Technologies, a lightweight components manufacturer serving customers in the automotive, aerospace, motorsport and healthcare sectors.
newsKörber Supply Chain Software acquires TMS firm
The IT firm, a joint venture between Körber AG and KKR, signed a binding agreement to acquire MercuryGate International, a provider of transportation management systems (TMS).
articleOptimising humans in the supply chain
As the global automation market continues to expand, Southgate Global, a leader in the supply of material handling equipment and servicing in operational logistics and fulfilment, argues that the importance of the human element remains irreplaceable, sharing advice on how to optimise and best manage human resources in the supply chain.
productLeading OEMs prepare for Cold Chain Hub 2024
ALMOST 40 exhibitors have now signed up for Cold Chain Hub 2024, the UK event dedicated to the cold storage and distribution sector.
articleThe benefits of leasing a van versus buying one
The choice to lease or buy a van can significantly impact your business finances, operations and efficiency. Here are the benefits of leasing versus buying…
newsSennder to acquire CH Robinson’s European freight operations
The combined business will create one of the largest full truckload (FTL) providers in Europe.
productPallet price rise warning
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) says pallet prices will increase.
