articleNew Awards puts the focus firmly on warehouse transformation
LOGISTICS MATTERS is excited to announce the launch of the new Warehouse Transformation Awards.
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articleHit the North!
Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester went off with a bang, with more than 450 attendees for the debut event.
productPush-back racking for refrigerated warehouse
AR RACKING finalises the implementation of its Push-Back System for NORDFROST.
newsGlobal day for logistics launched
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has launched an annual, global day to recognise the vital contributions of the supply chain, logistics and transport industry in keeping the world connected.
productRobotic cleaning machines designed for warehouses
Tennant UK, a leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial cleaning machines, has developed the robotic cleaning solution for creating and maintaining a cleaner and safer logistics and warehouse facility with the T16AMR – the worlds first industrial robotic scrubber dryer.
articleNutrel Products expands materials handling fleet
The leading provider of fertilisers added to its materials handling fleet with the addition of three cutting-edge machines: the Bobcat 4T diesel counterbalance, Still FMX 14N, and the UN 2.5T Li-ion V Series.
newsUKWA chief calls for Government support
Addressing an audience drawn from across the warehousing and logistics sector, with parliamentarians and senior civil servants in attendance, UKWA CEO Clare Bottle took the opportunity presented by UKWA’s Annual House of Lords Luncheon to reiterate the call for a Logistics Minister, underline the significant pressures faced by the sector, and appeal for more support from the Government.
articleNulogy to expand capabilities with strategic acquisition
EXPANSION OF Nulogy’s offerings will deliver enhanced value to the extended supply chain, including co-packing, contract manufacturing, and value-added logistics operations.
productPaper packaging machine capable of 900 cycles per hour
HUGO BECK, a manufacturer of horizontal film and paper packaging machines, has introduced significant upgrades to its product line, enhancing the capabilities for eComm, mail order and logistics applications.
productAutomated bagging boost for footwear firm
A FOOTWEAR manufacturer, producing goods for a wide range of household names, doubled their business in four years, and had to find ways to keep up with demand.
articleThink ‘inside the box’ when it comes to automation
Russell Hutchinson, UK sales manager at Daifuku, argues that too many businesses waste time on unnecessary details during the selection process for a new automation system. Time is better spent on the softer skills of finding the right automation partner – and investing in that relationship.
articleGartner survey suggests ’embrace resistance’
THE SURVEY found 76% of logistics transformations never fully succeed, failing to meet critical budget, timeline or key performance indicator (KPI) metrics.
newsMatalan announces transport partnership
GXO will become Matalan’s strategic transport partner, responsible for over 550 weekly deliveries to over 200 Matalan stores across the UK and Ireland.
articleDo tighter returns policies backfire?
RESEARCH SHOWS over half of consumers are deterred by strict returns policies, highlighting increased urgency for retailers to balance cost reduction with customer centricity, says Blue Yonder.
articleThe Golden Quarter Crunch
Recruiters in warehousing and logistics must act now on seasonal staffing, says Chris Grimes.
articleSolving the AI jigsaw for intralogistics
Focus on a win and don’t try to do everything when assessing AI for the warehouse, says Martin Brickell.
productBespoke handling solution for bearings supplier
BOWMAN INTERNATIONAL is determined to make the most of its Abingdon facilities, and turned to Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks’ warehousing specialists for a solution.
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.
