articleSee what makes Home Bargains new automated DC tick
Check out our Video of the Month featuring Swisslog’s remarkable automated handling and storage installation at the new Amesbury DC of discount retailer Home Bargains.
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productBespoke lifting system
Linian Crane and Hoist Company designed a bespoke lifting system for a sizable metal treatment facility for Knowsley Engineering Services for one of its clients.
productBIFA exasperated with Government over Brexit
The British International Freight Association has highlighted lack of communication, under-resourcing and lack of understanding in the Government’s Brexit preparations and has urged the administration to get on with devising a viable strategy.
productWin a Nespresso coffee machine at IMHX
IMHX will see the launch of MorsaWrap, a pallet wrapping system, which uses nanotechnology, and is said to be price-competitive and reduce supply chain costs.
articleCrack the productivity puzzle
The introduction of the National Living Wage this April and rising concerns over the future of the UK labour pool following Brexit have revealed an urgent need for higher levels of productivity within the DC. Matt Hatson, Business Solutions Sales Director, Dematic Northern Europe explains.
productDesigned for high volumes
High-volume packaging environments have to meet increasingly high requirements in terms of fill speed and reducing costs-in-the-box, while still delivering sustainable packaging.
productRobotics to power new DC for Amazon
Amazon will open a new fulfilment centre in Tilbury, Essex in 2017, creating more than 1,500 new permanent jobs.
product‘Move upmarket to beat Brexit backlash’
Businesses can’t afford to bury their head in the sand following the Brexit vote, warns Fastlane International.
productDistillery blaze left 21-year-old worker engulfed in flames
A distillery in Oldbury has been fined after an employee was engulfed in flames in a fire that destroyed the warehouse and its contents. Firm receives heavy fine.
productSmoke detectors protect warehouse
Oil Spill Response installs three beam detectors in its Southampton warehouse, where sprinklers are not an appropriate fire-response measure.
productLong range RFID
SICK has launched the RFU650, a long-range read/write RFID device that delivers compact, stand-alone RFID identification and traceability without requiring complex programming or separate external antennae.
productGartner sees sense in JDA re-financing
The supply software leader is holding debt and had been an acquisition target of Honeywell.
articleBook your place for Post Brexit food logistics forum
The 2016 Transfrigoroute International Annual General Meeting is set to be packed with debate and discussion, as it is the first opportunity for the industry to get together and review the impact of the Brexit vote.
newsCBRE launches Logistics Property Index
CBRE has today released a benchmark index tracking the investment performance of modern logistics stock across the UK.
articleReusables the ethical option
In an increasingly globalised world, the need for greater supply chain transparency has become a crucial issue for manufacturers and retailers, with sustainability continuing to be a hot topic. Ethical practices in the supply chain are set to continue, with organisations needing to focus on how they can reduce their environmental impact, says Kite Packaging.
productGetting tooled up
Wickens designed a storage solution providing organised storage and an efficient use of space for manufacturer Yamazaki Mazak UK.
productDouble deck solutions on show at IMHX
Transdek UK is demonstrating working examples of its award winning lifting and transport solutions at IMHX.
productNickel plated hygienic options for clean applications
Selected models from the JD Neuhaus range of air operated hoists and trolleys are now available for clean room operations and other specialist applications that also require hygienic working conditions.
productRed Ledge Manufacturer launches
Red Ledge is launching a “next generation” manufacturing production system. The latest version of ‘Red Ledge Manufacturer’ is fully integrated and 100% automated, driven by advanced machine control with digital I/O connectivity and including a time-saving shipping sortation module, says the company.
productBrewhive uses Antalis Packaging for beer deliveries
When eCommerce entrepreneurs Kevin Dorren and Andrew Veitch saw a niche in the market to provide a small range of premium, carefully crafted and distinctively flavoured beers for the discerning food lover, Brewhive became a reality.
