productDPD defends policy after death of diabetic courier
Delivery firm DPD has released a statement defending its policy after the ‘gig economy’ came under scrutiny following the death of one of its couriers.
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productBespoke loading bay answers dock dilemma
Following its recent move to new premises, Sovereign – a leading supplier of take away packaging to the upmarket food and coffee to-go industries – has used the services of Thorworld Industries to successfully install an enabling new loading platform within its warehouse facility.
productApex unveils state-of-the-art European HQ
The move to a larger facility is in response to increasing demand for self-serve automation solutions and gives the company the capability to enhance customer support.
productCombiLift: large stand and range of exhibits at LogiMAT
CombiLift will be exhibiting a wide variety of models on its largest LogiMAT stand to date in its 20th anniversary year.
articleFutureproofing steel imports at Port of Liverpool
With UK steel imports increasing in importance, the Port of Liverpool spotted an opportunity to revolutionise the UK’s steel handling infrastructure by opening their expanded semi-automated steel terminal in 2016.
productStacking containers three high
A bespoke Konecranes heavy truck, specified and supplied by Impact, has boosted productivity at specialist cleaning firm South Eastern Tanker Services (SETS) by allowing containers to be stacked three-high for the first time.
articleShared user platform the way to go?
Shared logistics can help retailers scale deliveries while managing costs, argues Paul Tyson, commercial director at ArrowXL.
productTransdek strengthens management team
Transdek UK has appointed Paul Avery to the new role of managing director – trailers as the company continues to expand its double deck trailer operations.
productCleaner forklifts
XL Joinery, which distributes over half a million doors to merchants and retailers across the UK each year, chose nine, three-wheel, electric counterbalanced Cesab B315 forklift trucks from Cesab dealership Spartan Forklifts after trialling five different brands side by side.
productFocus on Omnichannel
Now in its eighth year, InternetRetailing EXPO will once again be co-located with eDelivery EXPO, Europe’s only dedicated fulfilment event at the NEC from 21-22 March 2018.
productIntegrated offering
theGAAStore had scaled up successfully but had reached a stage where its existing facilities and processes were no longer aligned to its needs.
productYodel drives sophisticated delivery offering for retailer
Yodel has announced a new partnership with online lingerie and swimwear retailer, Figleaves, which is expected to bring over half a million parcels into the network each year.
product3.5 kilometres of conveyor earmarked for Triumph DC
Triumph International has appointed TGW Logistics to design and build a rack shelf picking area, as part of a major reorganisation and expansion of its existing logistics centre in Wiener Neustadt, Austria.
newsFlawed logistics contract changeover leads to KFC shutdown
KFC has closed more than half of its 900 UK outlets after delivery problems meant they ran out of chicken.
newsBS Handling Systems appoints new project engineer
BS Handling Systems has made a strong start to 2018 with the appointment of Andrew Smith as project engineer. Smith joins BS Handling Systems as the company continues to build upon recent success and expansion.
articleContract changeover planning is key says consultant
As loss of sales quickly negates the cost benefits of switching logistic suppliers, SCALA says companies like KFC need to look at the details and plan for contingencies.
articleCommercial vehicle manufacturer opens spare parts DC
Krone has opened a new 38,000 square metres central logistics centre to meet demand for spare parts.
productEmbedded intelligence
Swisslog’s SynQ, a service-based modular software platform, provides the functionality needed to optimise retail warehouse operations.
articleDock Solutions assists with Downton’s alcohol distribution
The UK manufacturer of loading bay equipment, Dock Solutions, has completed work on a distribution centre for new customer CM Downton. The new site will contribute to CM Downton’s huge alcohol distribution operation.
articleMenzies saves cash with plastic pallets
When time-critical logistics business Menzies Distribution was looking to reduce its logistics costs and improve internal supply chain processes, it turned to Goplasticpallets.com who provided a long lasting plastic pallet solution, as well as product advice.
