articlePaper alternative to plastics
Managing partner at Kite Packaging Jake Kirk takes a closer look at protective packaging and focuses on offering paper-based solutions as an alternative to plastics.
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productHermes uses pedestrian mover to tackle trailers
The Bradshaw PT2000 articulated trailer mover has created efficiencies at the parcel delivery firm.
articleWho will win in the future of container shipping?
The container transport industry is entering a period of notable experimentation, says Report.
articleFinding your voice
Can voice technology deployed an end-to-end from DC to store help retailer deals with the Omni-channel challenge? Honeywell explores.
productDistribution strategy unclear as Sports Direct buys House of Fraser
Sports Direct has acquired the business and assets of House of Fraser from administrators for £90 million.
articleCILT warns inaction on Brexit ‘not an option’
Chief executive Kevin Richardson attended a Brexit round table last week, hosted by the Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling.
productIntelligent fuel management
Fuel Card Services has launched Tele-Gence as a value added product for fleet managers to boost visibility.
productJohn Lewis leases small warehouse to serve Southampton
Retailer, John Lewis, has completed on the pre-let of Unit 3 at South Central, Southampton, at £9 per sq ft, on a 15-year lease, from Peel Logistics and Rockspring.
productFloorcare revolutionised at Ocado
Simon Morrison, service manager for the Ocado Distribution Centre in Dordon tells us how his partnership with Nilfisk has revolutionised Ocado’s cleaning regimes.
productHuge automated DC being built in Leeds
SSI Schaefer has signed a contract with global technology development distributor, Premier Farnell, to equip the company’s new Leeds DC with a state-of-the-art order fulfilment solution.
productWincanton deploys TranSend delivery app
Its vehicle fleet will have new smartphone software to track and trace deliveries following a successful trial. This move demonstrates the company’s commitment to harnessing digital innovation for the benefit of both its workforce and customers.
productReliability key in postal applications
When optimising logistic processes, one of the most critical aspects is the reliability of the individual machines, especially so when handling post in various sizes and materials, says Ambaflex.
newsThe Government issues help documents for no-deal
Technical papers on coping with a no-deal scenarios released by UK Government.
productErosion of major retailer market share could hike costs
The growth of the discount and convenience sector is not only eroding major retailers’ market share, it could now come at a cost to suppliers, according to new research.
articleFulfilment specialist doubles storage capacity with VNA
The introduction of a very narrow aisle storage layout and Flexi articulated truck technology has allowed H2Ecommerce to increase the capacity of its site in Crewe by 100%.
productElectrical components supplier awards contract to Swisslog
Swisslog Logistics Automation, leading provider of best-in-class warehouse automation and software, will implement CarryPick for Waytek.
productPower-picking control centre to enhance 3PL performance
TouchPath is extending its peak-season-scalable ‘Touch3PL’ third party logistics solution with the addition of a “power picking” ‘Control Centre’ option.
newsRugged Black Friday discounts
Renovotec has launched a ‘Rugged Black Friday’ campaign that reduces its lifetime rental prices for a range of leading rugged mobile handheld devices by 27%.
articleFlowerline streamlines packing process with loading ramp
One of the country’s busiest floristry packing companies, the company streamlined its loading process and increased capability by installing specialist loading bay equipment designed and manufactured by Thorworld Industries.
productUnipart bags NHS logistics contract worth £730m
The government has agreed a 5-year contract as part of the new NHS Supply Chain, which aims to save billions of pounds and simplify the NHS goods-buying process.
