newsTraders told how to prepare for Brexit
The UK Government has published the new Border Operating Model to come into force in 2021 when EU transition measures end.
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productHarness AI to protect workers as online shopping booms
A rise in work related injuries to warehouse and delivery staff, as a result of the UK’s biggest spike in online retailing, poses a threat to economic recovery unless there’s an evolution in materials handling practices.
articleFlexibility and decentralisation crucial for supply chain resilience
More than two thirds of supply chain professionals will prioritise supply chain resilience and flexibility when building for the future, according to the findings of the 2020 SCALA Supply Chain Debate.
articleApp-based grocer opts for robotic picking
Picnic has selected TGW as partner for the highly-automated fulfilment centre.
articleFood 3PL safely installs modular loading dock
2ExcelLogistics, the customer-orientated haulage and warehousing operation with a food supply chain focus, has safely achieved completion on a Thorworld Industries modular loading dock installation in challenging times, with all teams involved working compliantly to meet social distancing guidelines.
productThermal packaging range expands
Kite Packaging has added standard insulated box liners to its thermal range.
productSolving the challenge of baked goods
The new DRT 25C sensor from Leuze is designed to work with confectionery and baked goods packaging machines.
newsDuravant appoints food processing MD for EMEAI
The food processing veteran will focus on growth in Europe, Middle East, Asia and India.
articleWaitrose awards ‘develop and operate’ contract to 3PL for eComm DC
Wincanton has been chosen by Waitrose to create a Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) for Waitrose.com online grocery home deliveries – said to be a ‘first’ for the third-party logistics market.
productTesco outlines online growth plan
The grocer plans at least 25 new urban fulfilment centres.
productFast data logging as Hörmann integrates RFID into dock levellers
Designed to improve warehouse management, minimise operating costs and increase overall efficiency, Hörmann UK’s new Hydraulic Dock Levellers with integrated Radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology provides non-contact reliable recording of goods when crossing the dock leveller.
articleFruit packer switches to lithium forklifts to reduce fleet size
UK fruit packing business Cottage Farms switched its material handling fleet to BYD Iron-Phosphate battery-powered trucks.
newsSEC Group acquires cleanroom firm
The CleanRoom Company has been acquired and will form a specialist division dedicated to the design and installation of cleanroom environments.
articleOmnichannel concept applied to revamped warehouse
Food firm the first to implement Witron’s All in One Order Fulfillment system.
articleCrown identifies key trends as it celebrates milestone
Brothers, Carl H. Dicke and Allen A. Dicke, founded Crown Equipment Corporation in New Bremen, Ohio, USA, in 1945 with an unwavering commitment to customer service.
newsMorrisons awards maintenance contract at Bridgwater warehouse
Wincanton has been appointed by supermarket giant, Morrisons, to manage additional transport and vehicle maintenance operations.
articleCompelling vision for the future of heavy trucks
With a multi-brand approach to heavy trucks, Impact Handling has all the angles covered.
productHigh performance data logger systems
T&D Corporation designs versatile wireless data logger systems, such as the RTR-500 series, the Bluetooth featured WiFi logger TR-7 series and the easy-to-use Bluetooth logger TR4-series, as well as appropriate software applications.
newsStudy: 59% of warehouse operatives were affected by COVID-19
Workforce issues were dominant in how the retail supply chain responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
newsGousto extends Yodel delivery partnership
Yodel and recipe box company Gousto have extended their partnership in a bid to meet the new demand for home food deliveries.
