productContinuous monitoring
Hoyer Group is utilising the Savvy telematics and logistics portal to ship temperature-controlled products in tank containers.
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productVans see growth spurt as delivery diversifies
The Freight Transport Association says news that van numbers have exceeded four million for the first time in the UK is proof of their huge contribution to the logistics industry and the UK economy.
productRio Olympics focus on global supply chain sustainability
The Rio Olympics’ commitment to supply chain sustainability (with 100 per cent recovery, disposal and use of goods and waste) has the capacity to revolutionise supply chain sustainability worldwide as well as creating a legacy for positive change in the region, says supply chain consultancy Crimson & Co.
articleMake sure you’re good to go
A distributor of medical devices has revamped its goods processing, both inbound and outbound, with Cubiscan technology from EXDS, helping customers receive their packages on time and undamaged.
productApp launched to make hiring and tracking crates easier
PHS Teacrate has developed a smartphone application designed to make hiring and tracking crates transparent for facilities managers, helping them avoid charges for late and lost crates.
productFastlane predicts grocery revolution with Amazon entry
E-commerce delivery experts Fastlane International says the grocery industry is significantly underestimating the impact of Amazon Fresh in the UK.
articleSmart pallet launches with embedded chips
Dutch start-up company Ahrma has launched what it has called a revolutionary pallet.
productLearning mission
Chinese delegation draws on pallet and supply chain expertise of CHEP and others.
productImage-based code reader
SICK UK is launching the versatile Lector630 image-based code reader at the IMHX Show to offer a compact, high-resolution image-based code reader that is ready for any storage, handling and warehousing task.
productFlexible RFID purchasing
SML has unveiled three new flexible purchasing models of its RFID technology.
articleLogistics industry concern BREXIT could lead to higher duties
Ian Stansfield (pictured), former VP Logistics & Supply Chain for Asda and now managing director of Summit Consulting raised the concern at the Annual Logistics Debate, which was hosted by supply chain consultancy SCALA in association with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
articleBrexit dominates SCALA debate
I attended the annual SCALA Logistics Debate in July. It is always excellent – thought-provoking, packed with presenters brimming with insight. This latest Debate was even better still as it happened in the immediate wake of the UK’s referendum vote to leave the European Union. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
productCanute Logistics delivers a premium service with TranSend ePOD
Canute Logistics has gone live with its first project to deploy TranSend electronic proof of delivery (ePOD), as part of a company-wide initiative to review its core delivery and planning systems.
articleBAE Systems selects AEB to enhance export controls
BAE Systems – one of the leading aerospace, defence, and security companies in the world – has launched a major IT transformation project in its UK Military Air & Information (MAI) division and selected software solution provider AEB as its partner to standardise and optimise global trade management systems.
articleImprovised space helps Yodel cope with peak
Jodie Hartley, transport operations manager at Yodel in Hatfield spearheaded a project to create temporary trailer parking space to cope with a surge in operations over Peak 2015. She talks through the project and her career to date with HSS editor Simon Duddy.
productIMHX will see Brexit IT hardware deal from Renovotec
Renovotec, the UK’s fastest growing rugged hardware provider for warehousing and distribution, manufacturing and retail companies has chosen IMHX for the public launch of its unique ‘Brexit’ rugged hardware rental scheme designed for companies wanting to delay capital expenditure at a time of financial uncertainty.
productManaging global shipping
Dräger relies on continuous digitalisation in managing its global shipping processes. Since 2009 the Lübeck-based manufacturer of medical and security technology integrates all service providers along the supply chain from the place of shipping up to the consignee with a digital network management system and automates process workflows.
productLong range RFID
SICK has launched the RFU650, a long-range read/write RFID device that delivers compact, stand-alone RFID identification and traceability without requiring complex programming or separate external antennae.
productGartner sees sense in JDA re-financing
The supply software leader is holding debt and had been an acquisition target of Honeywell.
articleBook your place for Post Brexit food logistics forum
The 2016 Transfrigoroute International Annual General Meeting is set to be packed with debate and discussion, as it is the first opportunity for the industry to get together and review the impact of the Brexit vote.
