articleGold stars for brownfield project
A retailer undertook a major reshape of its automated warehouse operations – a massive challenge – made even more so because it occurred during the pandemic.
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articlePlan for the future
After the unpredictability of the past few years, the UK’s cold chain professionals have been afforded a little more opportunity to plan for the future over the course of 2023, says Tom Southall.
articleFight your corner
We have a vicious circle. Logistics is not viewed as attractive by many job seekers but until we ensure that the logistics sector is paying everyone fairly, we’re unlikely to appeal to a diverse workforce, says Kirsten Tisdale.
productEnhanced automatic labelling
TSC PRINTRONIX Auto ID has released a new print engine that promises a smaller, faster, greener, more easily integrated solution for automatic labelling.
newsWaitrose & Partners awards 3PL contract
GXO LOGISTICS has extended its agreement with Waitrose & Partners, and will continue to operate two key UK distribution hubs located within Waitrose’s Milton Keynes campus.
articleExotec hits key installation milestone
THE INNOVATIVE warehouse robotics manufacturer has now achieved more than 100 customer sites around the world.
productUKWA announces ‘Year of Warehousing’ for 2024
THE UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) has announced that 2024 will see the launch of a high profile, year-long campaign to highlight the critical role of warehousing in supply chains, the sector’s major contribution to the UK economy, essential employment of 1m people, and the key role it is set to play in embracing solar power to achieve UK’s net zero goals.
articleField to store in 24
SPANISH GROCER Mercadona has deployed warehouse automation from Cimcorp to drive the delivery of fresh produce from field to store within an astonishing 24 hours.
articleTGW’s latest Stingray shuttles score high on sustainability
WITH COVERS made from locally sourced wood, the new generation of Stingray shuttle saves 25 tonnes of plastic per year. This is a step towards more sustainable, efficient, and reliable shuttles that transport totes, cartons, trays or hanging goods.
articleDocket grab signposts ops for Samworth Brothers
THE CHILLED and frozen food distribution specialist was looking for a new hanging sign for its chilled distribution site in Leicester.
productVisku to bind consultancy and virtual warehouse storage
SUPPLY CHAIN consultants Bis Henderson has combined its consultancy and space businesses under a single new brand, Visku.
articleDensity and performance the keywords for new warehouse robotics system
Hai Robotics has launched new solutions aimed at heightening warehouse storage density and real-time efficiency.
productDHL investment in biomethane in Ireland
DHL SUPPLY Chain will drive biomethane use in its Irish transport network with an €80 million investment in production.
articleEfficient warehouse service for Craft Gin Club
The UK’s largest subscription gin retailer, Craft Gin Club, uses third party logistics (3PL) fulfilment services provider, Europa Warehouse, in Corby to help it deliver an efficient pick, pack and delivery process.
articleRobotics player vows ‘no warehouse left behind’
GLOBAL WAREHOUSE storage leader Stow Group has launched automation and robotics brand Movu Robotics.
productIceland boosts route efficiency with AI
THE GROCER has cut carbon emissions and reduced road miles with logistics provider GXO and its AI partner Datasparq.
articleSharper order fulfilment
Ireland’s largest pharmaceutical distribution company has partnered with Locus Robotics to deploy 21 LocusBots at its Baldonnel Dublin distribution centre to improve customer order fulfilment productivity.
newsIndustry dismay at prolonged delays
PML Seafrigo director Mike Parr says the industry has been let down by a Government that has not prepared for the consequences of Brexit.
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productTesco and Nestle in net zero trial
Nestlé UK&I on track to help net zero progress in successful double-stacked rail trial with Tesco.
