productTool brings precision to brick orders
BRICK MANUFACTURER Forterra has launched a load selector calculator to allow customers to tailor their brick orders to the precise mix of products they require.
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newsAutomated solution for insect farm
LAC Logistics Automation has designed and installed a bespoke conveyor and robotic solution at Entocycle’s London Bridge insect farming base.
productBetter workforce management and significant cost saving
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED logistics firm Buffaload has achieved 1% off payroll cost with the implementation of HFX’s Imperago Time & Attendance and Rostering system, representing a saving of around £105,000 per annum.
productRobotic dog spots problems in brewery
ANHEUSER-BUSCH InBev is using a robot for predictive maintenance as part of its Brewery of the Future programme.
productPlastic-free strapping
COTTON TWINE machines from Antalis Packaging offer a natural alternative to traditional strapping.
articleBig Sheds Half Year Report: It’s the economy, stupid…
The seemingly endless death throes of the former Conservative government dominated the UK for far longer than the six weeks leading to the General Election with many citing the disastrous Truss mini budget of September 2022, as the beginning of the end, but now that the political shenanigans are all over where does the logistics property market stand and what are its prospects? Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters investigates.
articleShopaholics
When do two swallows make a summer? When those swallows are two substantial warehouse property deals by internet giant and 3PL Amazon in the UK with further deals in the pipeline, says Logistics Matters Property Editor Liza Helps.
articleThe rest is politics…
They came in on the back of a ‘Change’ focused manifesto – will Labour be a help or a hindrance to the logistics property sector? Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters explores.
articleWhat now for the MFC market?
One of the leading players in this sector, TakeOff Technologies, recently announced it had entered Chapter 11, in effect a ‘reorganisation bankruptcy’.
productSkateHut ramped up for 2024 Olympics
THE SKATEBOARDING retailer invested in warehouse tech ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
articleAvoid demurrage fees with on-demand warehousing
DEMURRAGE FEES are charged when the unloading of shipping containers exceeds the agreed timeframe, typically around three days after discharge. These fees are calculated per cubic metre for each day beyond the initial grace period, leading to rapidly increasing costs, particularly for large shipments awaiting movement.
productLarge-scale ASRS for textile wholesaler
THE GERMAN firm Erwin Müller has installed a shuttle system, automating processes for incoming goods and adding 130,000 storage bins, as well as picking workstations.
newsNHS opens major new DC in the North West
A new NHS Supply Chain regional distribution centre that will support 115 NHS Trusts is now fully operational.
newsEuropa Warehouse announces multiple contract wins
Despite volatile economic conditions recently due to labour shortages and rising costs, Europa Warehouse has secured thirteen new customers and gained over £11 million worth of additional revenue, in the past six months.
newsNew Look extends contract with Yodel
THE EXTENSION will see Yodel continue to support New Look through its next day home delivery and 48-hour Click and Collect services.
articleA bit of practical help
Working in warehousing can be a frustrating exercise, but you are not alone. The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event provides a great opportunity to network and learn, and ultimately improve operations. Our Coventry event on June 20 attracted over 400 attendees who benefited from a packed seminar programme and bustling exhibition area with more than 50 suppliers.
articleHow to optimise production in a competitive market
Today’s manufacturers face numerous challenges in maximising efficiency and staying competitive. These include limited space, inaccurate inventory, human error, and labour shortages. This article explores how effective automation and smart space utilisation strategies can revolutionise production environments.
productBakkavor has renewed its pallet pooling deal with IPP
The two companies have been working together for 15 years.
newsDHL data shows demand for flexible deliveries
A report from DHL eCommerce UK revealed that more than one third (35%) of consumer shipments are redirected while in transit, with one in ten orders amended on the day of delivery.
newsKey fulfilment firm pushes envelope on order cut-offs
THG Fulfil, the operations division of THG’s third-party fulfilment Ingenuity business, has extended its order cut-off for next-day delivery to 1am, effectively making orders placed between midnight and 1am same day.
