articleDon’t count on paying off ransomware criminals
In the last year, ransomware attacks on logistics firms have surged, says Ian Harragan.
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articleSupplier consolidation: the benefits and four steps to implement
As the fast-evolving landscape of logistics continues to drive the need for efficiency, organisations of all sizes are looking to streamline operations in order to stay ahead. In doing so, an increasing number of manufacturing, 3PL, eCommerce and warehouse operations are moving away from sourcing from a broad spectrum of suppliers and instead, seeking a single-source solution.
newsAir conditioning leader opens Daventry warehouse
DAIKIN HAS opened the facility with logistics partner GXO in what is a £4 million joint investment.
productTalking tax two years on
AS THE Plastic Packaging Tax rate increased from 1 April, marking two years since it was first introduced in the UK, Southgate Global explores the impact that increase will have on the market.
productCE certification awarded
SGS, THE world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has awarded CE certification to leading Chinese logistics equipment manufacturer Wayzim Technology in recognition of its new automated products – the Vision Singulator and Fast Scanner.
productNintendo of Europe going live with WMS
EPG’s LFS warehouse management system has been chosen to control the material flow for Nintendo.
productExpanded business relationship
INFORM AND AUTO1 Group have intensified their cooperation, with yard optimisation software now implemented in all production centres.
newsCILT reveals its 35 under 35
THE INITIATIVE has identified some of the brightest talents to highlight innovators and young leaders across the broad sectors of logistics, supply chain and transport.
newsRegistration opens for the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event
TOMORROW’S WAREHOUSE is a one-day, free-to-attend conference tackling operational challenges in warehousing and logistics at a time of upheaval, which will take place at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry on 20 June 2024.
productUnion Industries completes warehouse upgrade for Deep Sea Electronics
Union Industries, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke industrial doors, has assisted Deep Sea Electronics with improving access and traffic flow through the installation of its High Speed Matadoor.
productMAN automates production logistics
THE PROJECT involves the automation of material supply at the engine plant in Nuremberg with the SOTO mobile robot from Magazino.
articleBaumann adds SafeLoad Assistance to diesel range
BAUMANN, THE leading manufacturer of sideloaders for long load handling, has added its new safety system, SafeLoad Assistance, to the award-winning diesel powered GX Series.
newsEvtec acquires JVM Castings
THE ACQUISITION of JVM is said to strengthen the UK automotive supply chain with relation to electrification.
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articleAutomation assists industrial fulfilment
Industrial products distributor ERIKS has boosted the productivity of its order fulfilment operations by 110%, following a logistics network transformation that combines smart software with well-integrated small-parts automation at its new UK distribution hub in Oldbury.
productVirtual reality configurator for industrial doors
UNION INDUSTRIES has utilised virtual reality (VR) to help Leeds-based Met Fab Solutions maintain comfortable working conditions with the installation of a Bulldoor.
productABB invests in AI-enabled navigation for AMRs
ABB HAS acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
productStay flexible safely
DIFFERENT MATERIAL widths, varying material positions or partially loaded pallets pose special challenges for access guarding on conveyor lines. For this, Leuze relies on the concept of dynamic format adaptation. In this way, productivity and safety can be optimally harmonised.
productLighting manufacturer awards logistics contract
KINAXIA LOGISTICS has agreed a three-year contract to provide UK distribution, warehousing and other services for a global lighting company.
articleGive your ops an AMR boost
In a recent webinar, Locus Robotics shared its experience of implementing automation in warehouses large and small. Whether you already have some automation in place or are starting from scratch, you can learn how to assess what you need and the process to follow to boost your warehouse performance. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
