newsThe CILT Annual Conference and Dinner 2017 will consider the challenges and opportunities of optimising skills and technology in the supply chain. The conference: Driving the Future, will take place at Chesford Grange in Kenilworth, Warwickshire on 8th June 2017.
articleCreating customised mixed pallets for individual stores from single-SKU pallets is one of the most important areas of successful retail warehouse operations, and has long been a monotonous manual task for retailers. Intralogistics specialist Swisslog has addressed this challenge by unveiling a robot-based solution designed to fully automate and potentially triple the speed of the palletising process.
productPaper-based packaging company Smurfit Kappa has replaced two 25 year old sara LBS industrial doors at its West Scotland depot with new models from the same manufacturer.
productORBIS Corporation is launching a new foldable container (FLC) for use in the European market. Designed to European dimensions and produced in Europe, the 1200mm x 800mm GitterPak holds up to 900kg and is a reliable substitute for metal gitterboxes.
productCrown has launched the WP 3010 electric pallet truck for use in lorries, supermarket aisles and other tight spaces.
productThe Court of Appeal has dismissed Lidl’s attempts to overturn a ruling ordering them to allow staff trade union representation.
productKernPack has announced an exclusive distribution deal with Skilled Group, enabling it to sell its range of robotic palletising systems and automatic guided vehicles in the UK and Ireland.
productva-Q-tec has announced the launch of a second network station in Japan. Like the already existing network station in Tokyo, the new facility meets the increasing demand for va-Q-tec’s pallet size shipper (va-Q-tainer) rental services in the region.
productBlue Cube Portable Cold Stores– part of the Turner Group – has announced plans to achieve 30% growth in the next two years.
productPreston-based manufacturer, Board24, has dramatically reduced product damage and wastage costs thanks to new fork-mounted magnetic shock absorbers from Invicta Forks & Attachments’ load protection range.
articleToday, 33 of the most inspirational role models in the UK’s transport and logistics industry have been announced as finalists in the 2017 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
productConfectionery supplier Lees turned to Indigo Software to help it eliminate previously prevalent stock picking errors, which has enabled it to grow its business over past few years, without the need to increase headcount correspondingly.
articleAs Brexit begins to bite with lost profit at Premier Foods, organisations should take action in their supply chain to mitigate damage, says Crimson & Co.
productTouchPath is installing TouchWMS to support manufacturer Norcros Adhesives’ company growth.
productPackaging firm has launched the new ‘pro’ range; packmaster pro and packmate pro, which are among a number of products being launched this year.
productKeller Group has sold the freehold interest in Accolade Park, Avonmouth, Bristol for £62 million to a consortium of South Korean institutional investors.
productHermes has created an international shipping solution for UK-based sole traders and SME retailers to reach consumers based in 23 European countries.
productThe port operator showcased its container tracking solution at Transport Logistic in Munich.
productKalmar, part of Cargotec, has revised its vision for Port 2060 and is launching a new video to depict how the sustainable future of cargo handling could look like in the year 2060.
productThe scale of electric powered vehicles is about to take a giant leap as Hyster announces that testing is underway on high capacity lift trucks with electric motors.
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