articleYusen Logistics slashes barrier repair cost
You want barrier systems to stop MHE when they collide, but given how often this can happen in the warehouse, it’s also worth considering how much it costs to repair or replace the barrier.
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articleOmni-channel dream or nightmare?
For many, 2014 was the year that internet fulfillment broke and the optimism generated by rising online retail volumes soured as the cost of fulfillment spiralled out of control. We talk to LCP Consulting to get some idea of what happened and what lies in store for the future.
productInvesting for growth
Transport and logistics company Transmec UK is gearing up for further growth after securing international contracts worth more than £10 million.
newsJohn Lewis to open third DC at Magna Park
John Lewis has announced that it will open a new distribution centre (DC) in Milton Keynes, to support the growth of its Omni-channel business in both shops and online.
articleCombilift to invest €40 million in major manufacturing expansion
Combilift is to invest €40 million over the next two years in a new manufacturing facility, which will also create 200 additional jobs over the next five years.
productIntroducing Pallet Rack Direct
Kardex Stow Direct has changed its name to Pallet Rack Direct to more accurately reflect its on-going offering to the UK racking distributor market.
articleDB Schenker Logistics takes on first CarryPick solution
Automation specialists, Swisslog, is to deliver its newly developed order fulfilment system for DB Schenker Logistics in Arlandastad, Sweden.
articleTaking automation to another level
DHL has carried out a pilot project testing smart glasses and augmented reality picking in a warehouse in the Netherlands.
articleJaguar invests in 40+ high speed doors
Union Industries has provided more than 40 of its high speed doors for Jaguar Land Rover’s £500m Engine Manufacturing Centre (EMC).
productChocolate wrappers
Egemin has supplied an automated warehouse system with AGVs to Kim’s Chocolates.
productModular support
Lean manufacturing offers significant potential for manufacturers to improve performance, increase efficiency and optimise processes.
productRetaining walls solve bulk storage issue
Poundfield Products of Ipswich has clocked-up sales of over 1,000 of its Alfabloc concrete retaining wall sections to a Birkenhead based logistics company specialising in handling bulk materials.
articleCollaboration conundrum dominates The Delivery Conference
This year’s Delivery Conference hammered home the message of how central fulfillment and deliveries are to the success of the Omni-channel Retail Revolution. One key question was the extent to which retailers and carriers should collaborate. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleNever mind the Yanks try the subtle approach
Figures from the recent IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index indicate that the 2014 festive season was a disappointing one for retailers. DX director Paul Doble explains.
articleReducing collision risks
Construction giant turns to Linde for technology to help forklifts automatically slow down when reversing, much reducing risk of collisions.
articleWindsor stacks up for Metsä Wood
Contract covers a wide range of equipment including sideloaders, forklifts and ancillary machines.
articleTips on getting fulfilment right
Voiteq MD Isabel McCabe offers advice to grocery retailers and fashion brands alike as online sales drive business changes.
productTake the next step to safety
Many warehouses and distribution centres have several sets of external metal steps which lead to the likes of Transport or Engineers offices.
product£3.5m warehouse investment
Farrall’s Transport has invested £3.5 million expanding its warehousing capacity with a further 81,000 sq ft food grade facility at Deeside Industrial Estate, Deeside.
productPowered roller conveyor
LB Foster Materials Handling has designed, manufactured and installed the conveyor system, lifts and transfer cars for an automotive tabbing cell.
