newsTesco to rival Ocado as solution provider
The grocer’s wholly owned subsidiary – Transcend Retail Solutions – will market a store pick solution, offering a differing model to Ocado’s centralised e-grocery picking and delivery system.
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articleAn event not to be missed
Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on 2 October. The conference will provide answers to your warehouse transformation questions.
articleExplosive growth for new kid on the block
Newcomers to the UK 3PL market are relatively rare, so when Iron Mountain crashed the party in the wake of the pandemic it caused quite a stir. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy catches up with Maria Torrent-March, warehousing & logistics strategy director at Iron Mountain to hear more.
articleDistillery sees MHE fleet overhaul
THE MATERIALS Handling division of Robert Purvis Plant Hire has overhauled the forklift truck fleet at Glen Turner’s Starlaw Distillery, in Bathgate, West Lothian.
articleBritain’s love for animals drives Kammac’s growth in pet services
Kammac, a leading UK logistics and supply chain provider, is capitalising on Britain’s flourishing pet industry with new contracts that promise increased cross-promotional opportunities, efficiency savings, and enhanced service delivery for clients.
productHart’s Speedors meet requirements
FOUR SPEEDOR Cleanroom high-speed doors have been installed by Hart Door Systems at a major frozen and cooked meat manufacturing in northern England.
newsOcado and Coles announce the launch of Australian CFCs
Both Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs) in Australia commenced operations in July.
productInstallation project completed
Successful implementation of racking at new warehouse of MM Sports in Gothenburg, Sweden.
productBritvic invests £25 million to upgrade NDC
THE FTSE 250 has made significant improvements to warehouse and logistical operations.
productDigital solution ‘essential’ for expansion
Prism eLogistics (UK) has partnered with Nulogy to digitalise contract packing services.
newsHear Boohoo talk eComm John Lewis on automation and much more
Content is the focus at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester event on October 2 at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
productWeetabix installs multiple high speed doors
UNION INDUSTRIES, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke high-speed doors, is helping one of Britain’s most iconic cereal brands maintain its high standard of hygiene with the installation of more Bulldoors and Matadoors.
productLeading OEMs prepare for Cold Chain Hub 2024
ALMOST 40 exhibitors have now signed up for Cold Chain Hub 2024, the UK event dedicated to the cold storage and distribution sector.
articleAvoiding a hangover: The benefits and potential of warehouse automation in the alcohol industry
British alcohol businesses have experienced a revolution in recent years with the rise of craft beers, artisanal spirits and non-alcoholic options. Meanwhile, consumers are shifting away from pubs and bars towards at-home drinking experiences, largely fuelled by e-commerce and rising prices. Alcohol wholesalers, manufacturers and distributors must find new ways to adapt to beat the competition, and it all starts in the warehouse, explains Simon Jones.
productThe environmental impact of the misuse of grocery delivery equipment
UK bakers are urging wholesale market managers and traders to be in tune with the environmental impact of the misuse of grocery delivery equipment.
newsAutomated solution for insect farm
LAC Logistics Automation has designed and installed a bespoke conveyor and robotic solution at Entocycle’s London Bridge insect farming base.
productBetter workforce management and significant cost saving
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED logistics firm Buffaload has achieved 1% off payroll cost with the implementation of HFX’s Imperago Time & Attendance and Rostering system, representing a saving of around £105,000 per annum.
articleWhat now for the MFC market?
One of the leading players in this sector, TakeOff Technologies, recently announced it had entered Chapter 11, in effect a ‘reorganisation bankruptcy’.
articleAvoid demurrage fees with on-demand warehousing
DEMURRAGE FEES are charged when the unloading of shipping containers exceeds the agreed timeframe, typically around three days after discharge. These fees are calculated per cubic metre for each day beyond the initial grace period, leading to rapidly increasing costs, particularly for large shipments awaiting movement.
newsEuropa Warehouse announces multiple contract wins
Despite volatile economic conditions recently due to labour shortages and rising costs, Europa Warehouse has secured thirteen new customers and gained over £11 million worth of additional revenue, in the past six months.
