newsDunelm plans to set up at DIRFT
THE DAVENTRY warehouse at Prologis RFI DIRFT is set for a December move-in, creating a projected 70 jobs in the local area by the end of January.
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productBS Handling switches robotics partner to Wise
WISE ROBOTICS has announced a strategic alliance with conveyor, sortation and storage systems provider, BS Handling Systems. BS Handling has discontinued its previous partnership with warehouse robotics firm GreyOrange.
product3PL plans to double its UK footprint
WITH A total of 110,000 sq m new warehousing space opened in October across two new sites in the UK, Geodis has significantly increases its UK contract logistics operation.
articleAgility focus for Tomorrow’s Warehouse
If navigating this turbulent time has taught us anything, it’s that agility could just be the most critical characteristic of your warehouse operations, says Harry Watts.
productMajor traceability deal
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION has partnered with traceability platform Kezzler to help manufacturers capture the journey of their products from raw material to point-of-sale or beyond using cloud-based supply chain solutions that focus on product traceability.
product5 ways a WMS helps your warehouse get to net zero
Operating a carbon neutral warehouse is something many companies will aspire to, but the financial resources to retrofit solar panels, rainwater irrigation, geothermal heat pumps and special cooling systems may not be within reach. Introducing a Warehouse Management System (WMS) system is an accessible route to reducing carbon emissions and will also deliver business optimisation benefits too.
newsM&S warns of prolonged supply chain issues
In its latest results, the leading retailer sais it was planning for supply chain sot increases.
productDunelm awards home delivery contract
GXO LOGISTICS has signed an agreement with Dunelm Group to provide increased capacity for its home delivery fulfillment operations in Stoke‑on‑Trent.
newseCargo bike trials for home deliveries
DHL HAS announced the start of a trial of the EAV eCargo bike for its small-item home delivery service.
articlePreparing for your winter
Do you remember the Aesop’s Fable with the ants and the grasshopper? It’s a simple story with a fairly straightforward moral.
articleLoading bays support 24/7 operation
A leading UK logistics company is relying on an installation of 32 loading bays from Stertil Dock Products to ensure the efficient loading and unloading of 160 vehicles every day.
newsCurrys and Uber trial rapid delivery
THE PC retailer and Uber have announced a new trial which ‘puts tech on the takeaway menu’ for Londoners, enabling them to order small tech items and get them delivered fast.
productAutomated parcel machines investment
INTERNATIONAL PARCEL service Venipak is investing Eur 4M in the expansion of its parcel delivery network. Under this investment plan, 600 new parcel machines will be installed in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
productWalmart launches Delivery-as-a-Service
THE RETAILER is commercialising its delivery platform, beginning with delivery-as-a-service, offering the capability to third party businesses deliver to their customers’ doorsteps.
productOmnichannel deliveries planned
MGA Entertainment, the manufacturer of children’s toys and entertainment products, has awarded a new five-year contract to Wincanton.
articleLaithwaites handles leap in demand
THE WINE retailer installed an extensive new case feed and palletising system supplied by integrator CKF.
articleChanging demand at the loading dock
With the current supply chain issues, warehouses are either empty or bursting at the seams – and for businesses to remain viable they have to be agile, says Jason Lynock.
newsAO extends network with warehouse in Crewe and depot in Leeds
ONLINE ELECTRICALS retailer AO has opened its fourth warehouse in Crewe, creating over 80 new jobs and adding over 300,000 sq ft of new distribution space.
product£230k fine after botched lift
A LUXURY motor yacht manufacturer has been fined after a worker suffered serious crushing injuries to his right hand during a lifting operation.
articleFiguring out automation
There are a lot of options and new terms when it comes to warehouse automation, but they aren’t as complicated as they may seem, says James Smith, who offers advice on specifying high throughput, high density picking systems.
