newsDue diligence service launches to assist M&A
A Due Diligence solution has been developed by procurement, supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA, that aims to reduce the business costs associated with M&A activity.
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productSwivel castors have integrated lifting feet
New from Aldershot-based machine element experts FATH Components is a range of precision engineered swivel castors with integrated lifting feet that are stated to provide effortless movement together with safe, positive positioning once in place.
productCarriers invest in flexible mobile conveyor
Hermes, DPD, and DHL have placed orders for the mobile line shaft conveyor from L.A.C.
productKNAPP to present next-gen robot at LogiMAT
KNAPP will showcase innovations at LogiMAT in Germany in March and later at IntraLogisteX in the UK.
productHappy employees work harder
A recent blog from Mark Wheeler at Zebra Technologies stated that keeping warehouse workers comfortable at work is a challenge and that’s even more reason why it should be your priority.
productUrban logistics units predicted to deliver best returns
Strong market fundamentals expected to drive the industrial sector to achieve another record year in 2020, says Colliers.
productWMS helps D2C firm compete on cost
Europe’s leading online contact lenses supplier is offering savings of up to 45% on major high street opticians, thanks in big part to the company’s ‘direct to consumer’ (D2C) model.
articleWMS helps 3PL quadruple annual revenue
A leading US embroidery business has enjoyed considerable improvements in order fulfilment processes, with shipping accuracy now greater than 98%, since switching to Snapfulfil WMS in January 2019.
productMetapack launches delivery tracker
The branded eCommerce tracking portal is designed to enables retailers to control and optimise post-purchase experiences.
productPallet box and crate range expands
Exporta has expanded its shipping crate range with the addition of its new Collapsible Cardboard Crates.
articleRobot gripper figures out angle of attack
Inther has launched a gripping system for automated order picking.
articleDHL rescued from ‘that sinking feeling’
International courier’s warehouse receives extensive foundation lift with no business disruption, provided by Mainmark.
article3PL achieves high storage density safely
Specialist 3PL Rico Logistics has maximised the storage capacity of its new warehouse facility on the outskirts of Birmingham.
articleThe rush to automate warehouse picking
Huge growth in eCommerce and an exponential increase in item picks has tempted many retailers to invest in automation in a bid to keep up.
productRobotic and data-driven systems will be showcased
Swisslog will demonstrate flexible robotics and intelligent automation based on the SynQ software platform at LogiMAT 2020.
productSaving Christmas
As soon as the contract was signed in October with its newest and largest customer, Joloda Conveyor services were put to the test on the busiest period of the year.
productYusen opens Northampton cross-dock
Yusen Logistics has started cross-dock operations from its DC in Northampton.
productSpotlight on BITO at IntraLogisteX
BITO Storage Systems will be throwing the spotlight on highly productive order picking at IntraLogisteX 2020, which takes place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 31 March to 1 April 2020.
productTomorrow’s Warehouse event – Call for speakers
Western Business Media is inviting experts from the world of Logistics, Warehousing and Materials Handling to share their insights and knowledge at the newly launched Tomorrow’s Warehouse Live event, which will take place on 30th September 2020 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
productVertical Buffer Module achieves 75% greater throughput
To meet today’s need for leaner processes and more flexible production, Kardex developed the LR 35 storage and retrieval solution for small and medium-sized warehouses.
