newsLocus Robotics buys in gripper technology
The warehouse robotics leader has acquired Canadian firm Nexera Robotics, which is best known for its patented NeuraGrasp technology.
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newsMarks & Spencer begins construction on landmark £340m automated food DC
The milestone was marked with a steel signing ceremony led by Rugby Store colleague, Michelle Elliman.
newsJD Wetherspoon cuts energy use and emissions with major refrigeration upgrade
The pub company has significantly improved the efficiency and sustainability of its supply chain following a major refrigeration upgrade at its Daventry distribution centre, operated by DHL.
newsBidfood boosts efficiency with FBS Hörmann’s dock kit at new Worcester hub
Bidfood’s state-of-the-art distribution centre in Worcester now features cutting-edge loading bays, level access doors, and temperature-controlled systems installed by long-term partner FBS Hörmann.
newsFood supply chain firms enhance efficiency
CEVA Logistics is enhancing UK food supply chains through major deals with Ocado Retail and Hilton Food Solutions, ensuring shoppers enjoy faster access to fresh, available groceries amid rising demand and global disruptions.
articleFrom dock door to dispatch: connecting your warehouse end-to-end
Still relying on manual processes and disconnected systems? It’s time for a smarter approach. Join Peak Technologies at Multimodal to see how connected scanning, automation, and workforce innovation are reshaping warehouse performance.
newsAmazon launches Amazon Supply Chain Services
The move cements Amazon’s growing role as a 3PL and extends the company’s portfolio of freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping solutions to brands.
newsWeetabix and XPO Logistics extend their warehouse management partnership
The partnership covers two state-of-the-art UK warehouses in Burton Latimer near Kettering, and Corby, Northamptonshire.
newsBeer52 extends logistics partnership
Europa Warehouse has demonstrated its ability to scale operations rapidly to meet the brand’s fluctuating demands.
newsOcado VP opens up on vision for warehouse integration
Following the launch of Ocado’s latest warehouse software – Ocado IQ – Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy talks to David Scheffrahn, Vice President of Sales, North America, Ocado Group, on the crucial topic of integration and orchestration in the warehouse.
newsShowing the way: from part-time worker tо ops manager driving record-breaking performance for Asda
Damon Ellis, currently the warehouse operations nanager at Asda’s Washington DC, іs testament tо the power оf staying realistic while maintaining a steady climb tо the top.
articleIs It time to rethink diesel?
Rising diesel costs are forcing a rethink across the materials handling industry, believes Windsor Materials Handling.
articleBakers Basco doubles down on tracking capability in Northern Ireland
Bakers Basco, the membership scheme formed by the UK’s leading plant bakers to manage and protect shared bakery equipment has doubled its tracking capabilities across Ireland as new figures reveal a rise in enforcement activity and a concentrated hotspot of equipment misuse in Belfast.
newsExpect the unexpected
Experts will uncover insights on challenging warehouse implementations at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Coventry event on May 14 at the CBS Arena.
newsUPS deepens investment in RFID
UPS is rolling out RFID package sensing across its US small package network, a first roll-out from major logistics provider at this scale.
newsOcado software launch enables concurrent pick modes
The Ocado IQ software suite is designed to direct picks and paths for the Ocado Mobile Robot System.
newsTransport refrigeration units census launched
The Cold Chain Federation has launched the UK’s first census of transport refrigeration units (TRUs), designed to build a credible evidence base on the progress, investment and challenges across the sector as it transitions towards lower-emission technologies.
newsGreene King opens consolidated depot in Middleton
The 290,000 sq ft warehouse and office space is officially operational, serving around 1,000 pubs in the northwest.
articleGOOD GOOD partners with 3PL to support UK growth with multi-channel fulfilment
Third party logistics provider 3PL has announced a new three-year partnership with global health-focused food brand GOOD GOOD, supporting the company’s continued expansion across the UK market.
articleSupply chain optimisation is broken: the arrival of SimPath aims to fix it
When single-scenario supply chain network analysis models fall short, consider a new multi-dimensional approach to supply chain optimisation.
