articleThe Golden Quarter Crunch
Recruiters in warehousing and logistics must act now on seasonal staffing, says Chris Grimes.
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newsDHL to offer premium last mile service
In partnership with TOSHI, the on-demand and hyper-local provider, DHL Express is offering up to one hour delivery windows.
articleLeaders don’t get tech and it’s holding back supply chains
A new research report has revealed a contradiction in supply chain technology adoption, with 62% of supply chain decision makers citing technology as a key driver for business growth, yet 45% are struggling to effectively implement these solutions in daily operations.
articleA guide to AI in intralogistics
Clare Bottle, chief executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), was recently a panellist on a webinar, hosted by Linde Material Handling, entitled “Putting the AI into intralogistics’. Here Clare looks at the big prize presented by AI for this pivotal area of the supply chain.
articleBrexit’s impact lingers
Since the UK’s departure from the European Union on 31st January 2020, the UK freight forwarding and logistics sector has been plagued with challenges, says Steve Parker.
articleAutomation: a force for good?
Kirsten Tisdale asks if increasing use of technology in the sector will level the playing field for women in logistics.
productBeer firm cuts delivery emissions
Asahi UK has brought zero tailpipe delivery to its London operations by welcoming a Volvo FE Electric 4×2 rigid into its distribution fleet.
productGEODIS testing urban electric trucks from Renault
THE TEST phase, which aims to prove the effectiveness of the Oxygen solution, will take place in Paris and Lyon in the run up to December 2024.
newsGeneration Logistics takes its message to the streets
The awareness campaign has continued to challenge perceptions of the sector by taking its message directly to thousands of people.
newsConcern over carrier surge pricing at Peak
A report from Mintsoft claims surge pricing could dampen the profits of thousands of warehousing and logistics firms across the UK.
productSafetyFirst platform scoops award
RED Corporate Driver Training’s SafetyFirst platform wins prestigious fleet safety award from Logistics UK.
productFleet technology makes major savings
Lightfoot’s driver improvement and efficiency technology has saved more than £100 million in fuel for customers in five years, the firm has announced.
newsUnilever rolls out direct dispatch
The direct dispatch model is said to make shipping products from factory to its retail customers more efficient.
productFedEx switches from diesel to HVO
The express transportation company is making a transition to using biofuels in linehaul trucks at three UK sites.
productWoodland Group trials alternative fuels
The supply chain firm is demonstrating its commitment to supply chain sustainability through trials of alternative fuels and electric vehicle technologies.
newsEnergy costs jump highlighted
The Cold Chain Report 2024 has been released by the Cold Chain Federation.
newsTesco to rival Ocado as solution provider
The grocer’s wholly owned subsidiary – Transcend Retail Solutions – will market a store pick solution, offering a differing model to Ocado’s centralised e-grocery picking and delivery system.
articleAn event not to be missed
Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on 2 October. The conference will provide answers to your warehouse transformation questions.
articleDon’t let virtual crime rings run rings round you
Stephen Gray explains how crime is blighting the logistics and supply chain sectors.
articleBritain’s love for animals drives Kammac’s growth in pet services
Kammac, a leading UK logistics and supply chain provider, is capitalising on Britain’s flourishing pet industry with new contracts that promise increased cross-promotional opportunities, efficiency savings, and enhanced service delivery for clients.
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