productWickes frees up internal space
Wickes, a long standing customer of CopriSystems, wanted to free up internal space for picking systems, conveyor belts and other necessary equipment.
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productIt’s all about embracing lean logistics for improved patient care
Everything matters when it comes to designing and building a hospital: how patients and staff experience the hospital environment, as well as the general overall costs and efficiencies. In many hospitals clinical staff are frequently diverted into administrative duties which impacts negatively on patient care and at the same time wastes resources.
productWMS drives DC optimisation for glass and tableware supplier
Utopia Tableware, the UK’s largest supplier of glass and tableware to the hospitality industry, has deployed Microlistics WMS at its recently opened DC.
productRobots replace 90% of staff at Uniqlo warehouse
Daifuku has concluded an agreement to form a strategic partnership with Uniqlo’s parent company Fast Retailing to deliver logistics services.
productSpec development scheme extended
MEPC has confirmed that a recently announced 138,000 sq ft speculative development scheme at its high-tech business estate Silverstone Park will be increased to 258,000 sq ft due to market demand.
productCrewe warehouse planned
Logistics property developer Panattoni has submitted plans for a single warehouse of 305,000 sq ft at Crewe Commercial Park on a 14-acre plot.
productEnd of an era as Hilary Devey sells Pall-Ex
Founder, owner, chairwomen and Dragon’s Den star Hilary Devey CBE has agreed to sell Pall-Ex Group to its network membership and management.
articleAppliance manufacturer boosts safety with new walkways
Warehouse signage and floor marking specialist, inotec UK, has recently completed a £60,000 project for an electrical appliance manufacturer at its 23,200 sq m national distribution centre in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
articleThyssenkrupp improves delivery tracking
Thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe has added in-house developments to its portfolio of digital applications.
articleNestable pick bins among new products
Kite Packaging has extended several of its leading ranges and brought new products to market, as part of its on-going drive to offer an extensive range of packaging solutions.
productAutomatic de-stacking of crates
To help two Morrisons packing plants overcome production bottlenecks, Brillopak has installed four Crate DeStakers at the start of four robotic pick and place case packing cells.
productHermes ramps up green lorry fleet
The consumer delivery specialist is adding a further 42 units to its fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuelled vehicles
articleStraddle carriers to star at Intermodal terminal
Maritime Transport has unveiled two new Konecranes Noell NSC 644 E straddle carriers at its Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT).
productWarning against potential Black Friday postal strike
Consultancy BearingPoint has warned of very serious consequences if a Royal Mail strike occurs during the Black Friday Peak period.
productLogistics industry hit by ‘plummeting’ EU migrant numbers
Logistics businesses are struggling to fill job vacancies as the number of EU nationals immigrating to the UK for work continues to plummet, according to a report released this month by FTA.
article3PL automates carton processing
BS Handling Systems automated carton processing for supply chain service provider Advanced Supply Chain Group.
articleKUKA takes trucks built for intensive use
Yale counterbalance trucks handles multiple loads with the robotics specialist.
productCombi-CSS: Loads a 20’ container in three minutes
The Combilift Container Slip-Sheet (Combi-CSS) is designed for quicker, more efficient and safer mechanised loading of products (particularly long ones) into containers.
articleNew lifting kit has smart functions
Konecranes has announced the launch of three new lifting products to reinforce its comprehensive range of material handling equipment.
productSmooth operation for heavy-duty forklift
Kalmar has launched a new-generation of heavy-duty forklift with optimised driving experience.
