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.
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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.
articleHigh-tech for 3PLs can be low cost
Tight margins and short-term contracts can make investment in hi-tech warehousing solutions problematic for 3PL providers, which means the search is always on for low-tech alternatives, says Claire Umney.
newsDexory secures bumper funding
The warehouse technology firm has secured $80 million funding to drive global expansion goals.
productSkypod system for IT products supplier
IT services provider Computacenter has implemented a robotic warehousing system from Exotec.
productRobotic handling of steel material
KASTO HAS introduced an automated magnetic handling system for long stock, enabling steel stockholders to speed and simplify order picking.
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.
productThe global impact of Geekplus PopPick
Revolutionising efficiency across 3PL, apparel, and retail industries.
articleWindsor takes on heavy duty Italian trucks with port handling an emphasis
Windsor Materials Handling has signed a deal to become the UK official distributor for CVS Ferrari, a specialist in high-capacity forklifts and container handling equipment.
articleYusen Logistics awards significant automation contract
The project will take place at its new 1.2 million square foot warehouse facility in Northampton and marks a key milestone in the 3PL’s sustainable logistics journey.
newsUnilever rolls out direct dispatch
The direct dispatch model is said to make shipping products from factory to its retail customers more efficient.
