newsRenault Group revamps warehouse
WAREHOUSE ROBOTICS provider Exotec is equipping Renault Deutschland AG with its space-efficient Skypod system to modernise its logistics capabilities at its Brühl site.
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articleFrom minimum wage to maximum automation
Government policies are accelerating the use of robotics and AI in the supply chain, says Professor John Manners-Bell.
newsUnipart to play role in Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor nuclear programme
OPERATING AS a supply chain partner to Amentum, the Programme Delivery Partner to Rolls-Royce SMR, Unipart joins a team including Mace, Turner & Townsend, and HOCHTIEF.
newsLithium-ion trucks in 4-7 tonne range
YALE LIFT Truck Technologies has unveiled the new ERP4.0-7.0MXLG series – simple and robust 4- to 7-tonne capacity electric lift trucks, engineered for flexible and efficient use both inside and outside.
newsHow Toyota Material Handling UK’s approach to waste reduction brings benefits to customers
Toyota has long been recognised as a global leader in manufacturing innovation, thanks largely to its renowned Toyota Production System (TPS). But TPS is far more than a factory-floor tool, it is a comprehensive approach to operational excellence that can be applied across many industries and processes.
newsNew plant general manager for packaging firm
VPK Packaging UK & Ireland, part of VPK Group, has appointed a new Plant General Manager at its Banbury manufacturing site.
newsBathroom supplier takes 3PL route with Uniserve
The partnership includes the leasing and fit-out of a 170,000 sq ft facility in Droitwich.
productStreamlined inventory management for agricultural machinery suppliers
Spudnik has optimised spare parts logistics with intelligent business software from INFORM.
productBagging system for bulky bedding
Yorkshire Packaging Systems (YPS) has worked with a leading manufacturer of bedding items to develop a bespoke bagging system.
articleBeko responds to supply chain challenge
The €79 billion home appliance industry is feeling supply chain pressures acutely, says Beko’s Cem Kural.
newsThe Warehouse Transformation Awards opens for entries
There’s something for everyone at The Warehouse Transformation Awards.
newsCyber attack dealt hefty blow to UK vehicle output
UK car production fell -27.1% in September, according to the figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
articleIs your warehouse ready for the future?
Unipart has launched a white paper exploring how the modern warehouse has evolved far beyond a a simple cost centre. It’s now a strategic asset, essential for navigating today’s complex and volatile global supply chains.
articleInside the growing cyber threat to manufacturing supply chains
Manufacturing supply chains have always been built for speed and precision. But now, they also need to be built for resilience. As operations have become more connected, cyber risks have grown more complex, testing even the most well-oiled systems, says Mike Dwyer.
productForklift fleet for Funko
Toy company Funko has implemented a fleet of forklifts from Linde Material Handling UK for its 395,000 sq ft distribution centre in Coventry.
articleDP World report highlights automotive sector fragility
The report claims there is a ‘confidence gap’ as industry executives feel organisations are resilient but many threats can quickly expose the ‘fragility of just-in-time processes’.
articleNot a crap industry…
The inaugural Visku Mentoring Programme Event in Birmingham on September 16 showed the value of cross-company mentoring in fostering the supply chain leaders of tomorrow. A lot of important points raised… Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
articlePrecise handling of paper and cardboard stacks
Krifft & Zipsner pile turners optimise material flow and production reliability in the folding carton industry, encompassing both standard and customised solutions.
productFreight forwarders get updated Standard Trading Conditions
A new edition of the British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) Standard Trading Conditions (STC) has been launched, replacing the previous version revised in 2021.
productInvestment planned for steel and metals storage and transport
Peel Ports Group is to invest £100m into the steels and metals sector in a move to enhance capacity and boost the efficiency of logistics.
