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productRenovotec acquires wifi gear specialist
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and services market leader Renovotec has acquired technology specialist WiFiGear and is launching a ‘next generation Wi-Fi campaign’ centred on delivering competitive advantage for supply chain users.
productSafety drives mezzanine lift deployment
EUROPE SNACKS has overhauled its warehouse operation in London putting employee health and safety at the heart of its design.
articleBritvic builds pallet implementation virtually
As we know, the fear of failure can be a significant consideration when changing any supplier, but the move by Britvic to LPR, in the midst of a global pandemic, demonstrated clearly the relationship that had been built between the two businesses.
productThe F4 – a new angle on automated forklifts
WHILE AUTOMATED forklifts have been around for many years, they have tended to be regular forklifts designs with automation technology built on.
productComprehensive guide to cold storage launches
RITE-HITE HAS published a new free guide to cold storage, giving facilities managers an in-depth overview of recent regulatory changes, technological advances and trends, and best practice for ensuring efficiency and compliance in any cold storage facility or environment.
productSoftware drives sustainability improvements
SUPPLY CHAIN solutions provider Nulogy has been praised by a growing number of global contract packers and manufacturers for the sustainability benefits its software is delivering.
productReliable door system for exacting requirements
HIGH-SPEED industrial door firm Union Industries has completed a supply and installation project at Ragus Sugars, which manufactures bulk pure sugars for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets.
articleOrganisation and communication
AF Blakemore chilled operations manager Chloe Ball won the Leader in Warehousing Award at the prestigious 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards. She tells HSS Editor Simon Duddy about her focus on process improvements.
articleMaximising the synergies of co-locating an MFC within the retail environment
CO-LOCATING the MFC at the retail store offers multiple synergies, but the implementation of an MFC requires careful planning.
productGlenfiddich invests in CNG
WHISKY BRAND Glenfiddich is set to decarbonise its transport operations, pioneering a circular economy approach with natural gas-powered IVECO Stralis trucks fuelled by distillery waste products.
news£5k incentive offered for new drivers
GIST IS offering up to £5,000 for HGV drivers joining their business from August in order to boost capability and resources as it continues to deliver chilled foods and fresh produce for customers including Marks & Spencer.
articleForklift operator crisis driving automation sales
ACCORDING TO Toyota Material Handling UK, an ‘exceptional’ shortage of forklift drivers is prompting more and more UK companies to adopt automated materials handling equipment (MHE) to optimise the efficiency of their warehouse intralogistics processes.
newsGovernment pressed on temporary HGV driver visas
BUSINESS GROUP Logistics UK has called for government to review its decision not to grant temporary work visas to EU HGV drivers, in the wake of mounting pressure on the UK’s supply chain caused by a lack of available delivery personnel.
newsWarehouse worker pingdemic exemption plea
CLARE BOTTLE, the new Chief Executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has written to Rachel Maclean, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, making the strong case for logistics workers to be exempt from self-isolation as the ‘pingdemic’ sweeps the country causing shortages of supplies.
productGrocery picking robots order worth £20m
BERKSHIRE GREY has secured a $23+ million multi-phase order with a global retailer for online same day grocery fulfillment.
newsIncreased pressures on UK supply chain
Amid increasing supermarket stock and staff shortages, supply chain experts comment.
articleCan automation boost food safety standards?
Warehouse automation delivers higher food safety standards, says Thomas Swovick.
articleUKWA calls for fairer treatment of warehouse keepers
The recent reminder of the scandal surrounding the Post Office’s wilful pursuit of small businesses – namely sub post offices – and its failure to recognise the difference between error and criminality, chimes uncomfortably with recent reports from UKWA members of heavy-handed treatment by HMRC officers and raises the question as to whether such a scandal could happen in our own industry.
newsWarning over cold stores and new energy rules
The Cold Chain Federation has urged government to ensure that any plans to set new ‘energy performance standards’ for industrial buildings must reflect the unique role of cold storage facilities and energy challenges involved in keeping products safe that are distinct from non-refrigerated warehouses.
