newsYusen Logistics officially opens 1.2 million sq ft DC in Northampton
Yusen Logistics officially opened its Sustainable Distribution Centre (SDC) on Thursday 24th September.
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newsConsumer goods giant centralises European distribution with DSV
Spectrum Brands, the consumer goods group behind Russell Hobbs and Remington, has consolidated its European logistics network into a single centralised operation run by DSV, after a review found its primary warehouse was around 50% too small.
newsJLR hands CEVA exclusive French vehicle logistics
JLR has extended and expanded its finished vehicle logistics contract with CEVA Logistics across France and the Benelux, making CEVA its exclusive finished vehicle logistics provider in France under a new three-year agreement.
newsP&G films showcase Thurrock supply chain operation
P&G UK has released a film series showing how its Thurrock site runs manufacturing and distribution as a single operation, as it looks to attract new talent into supply chain careers ahead of National Manufacturing Day on 24 September.
articleWhat is stretch hood packaging – and how can it improve load stability, product protection and logistics efficiency?
Stretch hood packaging is increasingly used by manufacturers as well as warehouses and distribution centres seeking to protect palletised goods while improving end-of-line efficiency.
newsToday’s webinar: Get aligned for supply chain transformation
Join us today at 10:30am with Westernacher for a webinar on How to make your supply chain transformation successful.
newsXPO doubles French automotive warehouse space
XPO Logistics has more than doubled its dedicated warehouse capacity for a major French car manufacturer in under a year, now operating 92,000 sq m across three sites in France to handle growing electric vehicle battery logistics and tightening EU parts regulations.
articleThe machine already knows
Baumann Sideloaders has been developing its connected Baumann Online system to capture and interpret information directly from the truck, giving customers and service teams a much clearer picture of what is happening during everyday operation.
newsOperators take the stage in Manchester
Forget theory, Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester puts the people actually running the sharp end of UK logistics front and centre. Hear how Ocado sites and designs facilities, how DHL Supply Chain implements WMS, how arvato revamps brownfield sites and how Utopia Brands scaled from 300 to over 20,000 shipments a day.
newsGet to know your lift truck operation better with Yale Wireless Monitoring
What if you could boost productivity, reduce avoidable damage, and maximise uptime in your lift truck operation? With a real-time view of truck and operator utilisation from Yale Vision, you can. Wireless monitoring is included as standard.
news3PL boosts yard management
Logistik Schmitt has deployed the cloud-native Infios Yard solution at its Rastatt site.
newsTomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester – meet the speakers
We have a raft of experts locked and loaded to share insights at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse event on Sep 30 at Manchester’s Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
articleTen years on: How Brexit changed the trajectory of UK supply chains
Trade friction, skill drain and price increases have all had an impact but a structural rethink is perhaps at the heart of the consequences. Tom Fitz-Walter explores.
newsPlanning policy tweak shifts emphasis to logistics
A revised draft National Planning Policy Framework, published for consultation on 17 August, gives freight and logistics a dedicated national planning policy for the first time.
articleRelationship building has never been more important for manufacturers
Until recently, we were told, relationships in business were an unnecessary thing of the past. Globalisation meant seeking out the most cost-effective options anywhere in the world and modern methods of communication and logistics would do the rest. Graham Mercer offers an analysis.
productSafe unloading of trailers enabled
Snack manufacturer Humdinger Foods has enhanced its loading bay safety with FBS Hörmann.
newsLogistics experts tackle resilience and technology at Tomorrow’s Warehouse
Warehouse professionals will gain candid, practical insight into the realities of modern logistics operations at this year’s Tomorrow’s Warehouse conference, where Danielle Taylor, Logistics Manager at Speedy Hire, will deliver a presentation titled Don’t Fear the Warehouse: Challenges, Resilience and Optimisation.
newsVehicle manufacturer looks to 3PL for aftermarket supply
DHL Supply Chain has been appointed to provide aftermarket parts logistics for electric vehicle brand AION.
articleAMRs can help smooth factory intralogistics
Often overlooked, a factory’s hidden supply chain plays a critical role in productivity. Mark Gray explores how intralogistics and material flow influence throughput, OEE and labour efficiency, and why optimising the movement of materials is becoming a key competitive advantage for manufacturers.
newsIs automation replacing warehouse jobs? Join the conversation at Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester
Rising minimum wages, pension auto-enrolment and expanding workers’ rights were designed to protect employees. Instead, they may be accelerating the very automation that reduces headcount.
