newsTraders told how to prepare for Brexit
The UK Government has published the new Border Operating Model to come into force in 2021 when EU transition measures end.
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productHarness AI to protect workers as online shopping booms
A rise in work related injuries to warehouse and delivery staff, as a result of the UK’s biggest spike in online retailing, poses a threat to economic recovery unless there’s an evolution in materials handling practices.
articleDrinks distributor invests in LED lighting for warehouse
Ecolighting UK has been specified for LED lighting at a new 162,056 sq ft warehouse in Thurrock, Essex, for client London City Bond (LCB).
productMezzanine supplier reaps benefits of going global
Three years on from becoming a global organisation, MiTek Mezzanine Systems reflects on the advantages for the business and its customers.
articleAsda to expand eComm operation with automation project
The retailer will expand the eCommerce operation at its North East Clothing depot in Washington, with a the project due to be completed in 2021.
productSt Modwen completes final phase at Doncaster Park
Hörmann UK is a key partner at the estate which features 250,000 sq ft of prime industrial warehousing space.
articleFlexibility and decentralisation crucial for supply chain resilience
More than two thirds of supply chain professionals will prioritise supply chain resilience and flexibility when building for the future, according to the findings of the 2020 SCALA Supply Chain Debate.
articleSemi-automated solution allows firm to keep investment manageable
Plastic electroplating specialist C+C Krug took the path to semi-automation of logistics processes with SSI Schaefer.
productHand sanitiser here to stay
The BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, has reported that significant increases in enquiries for personal care products are showing no signs of tailing off.
productHuman rights failure can be ‘existential risk’ to companies
Consultancy issues warning as key UK online retailer is embroiled in a supply chain scandal.
articleApp-based grocer opts for robotic picking
Picnic has selected TGW as partner for the highly-automated fulfilment centre.
articlePrediction: Retailers to in-source sortation
In the future sorting items to the depot level will be increasingly carried out by retailers themselves.
newsLogistics property key as UK retail culture shifts
The continued and significant rise of eCommerce, which was further accelerated during lockdown, has underpinned a record second quarter for the logistics and industrial sector in the UK.
articleStreamline efficiency for holding and picking metals
Increasing demand for cut-to-size material meant AMCO Metall Service’s facility for semi-finished materials was running out of space.
productRobots-as-a-service deal signed
An integrated US supply chain solutions provider for eComm firms such as eBay has signed a warehouse robots partnership with Geek+.
articleClothing brand grows operations with 40 truck fleet
Helly Hansen recently upgraded a large part of the internal transport fleet at its European distribution centre with forklifts from Unicarriers.
articleAdapting to further eComm sales
The design of warehouses and the specification of the loading technologies installed throughout them continues to evolve to support supply chain operators in successfully meeting the ever changing demands placed on the logistics sector, says Phil Thorpe, senior product manager at Hörmann UK.
articleFood 3PL safely installs modular loading dock
2ExcelLogistics, the customer-orientated haulage and warehousing operation with a food supply chain focus, has safely achieved completion on a Thorworld Industries modular loading dock installation in challenging times, with all teams involved working compliantly to meet social distancing guidelines.
productThermal packaging range expands
Kite Packaging has added standard insulated box liners to its thermal range.
productSolving the challenge of baked goods
The new DRT 25C sensor from Leuze is designed to work with confectionery and baked goods packaging machines.
