newsKitchen sector supplier deploys route planning tools
Waterline is the UK’s largest supplier to the independent kitchen specialist sector and it has announced a deal with Descartes Systems Group to introduce route planning tools.
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productGXO singles out ‘billion dollar’ Sainsbury’s deal in results
The nearly billion dollar lifetime deal with the UK grocer was a key win as logistics services provider GXO recorded first quarter revenue of $2.3 billion, up 12% year on year.
productRFID printers help opticians control inventory in real-time
MOST INVENTORY tracking software can’t keep track during processes like ordering, returns and credits so there’s a lot of assumptions and guesswork until stock checks are done.
productGoods-to-person system a Perfect Pick
ADVANCED ROBOTICS has become the first OPEX integrator to implement the OPEX Perfect Pick goods-to-person system in Europe.
productDHL and Locus deepen robots deal
THE TWO companies have expanded their global partnership and now Locus Robotics will deploy 5,000 Origin AMRs across DHL warehouse sites.
articleNetwork and learn at Tomorrow’s Warehouse
Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 45+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Coventry CBS Arena on June 8. It’s free to attend with free food and parking, and you earn CPD points to boot.
articleUK retailer de-risks Peak with smart tech
Automated right-size packaging technology from Sparck has de-risked peak fulfilment for The Works and its logistics partner iForce.
producteLogistics facility for Coventry
Geodis has announced the opening of a new eLogistics platform in the UK.
newsM&S to present at Tomorrow’s Warehouse
Gain insight into the workings of the retailer’s highly automated Castle Donington distribution centre.
productOcado to acquire 6 River Systems
Ocado Group has reached an agreement with Shopify to acquire 6 River Systems.
productDP World moves inland to Coventry
THE FIRM is best known for its presence at London Gateway and the Port of Southampton, and is set to take a location in Coventry.
productPlatform for parcels
INTERROLL HAS launched the High Performance Conveyor Platform (HPP) for courier, express and parcel service providers.
articleFresh food imperative
Edeka’s Freienbrink DC is relying on robotic handling systems from Cimcorp to help deliver fresh produce to stores within 4-5 hours of receiving orders.
articleGet proactive on risk
Risk within global supply chains is higher than ever. To mitigate threats and reduce reputational risk, businesses must approach supply chain management with proactive digital assurance, says Paul Butcher.
articleFleet switched swiftly to electric forklifts
BRING CARGO has expedited its fleet renewal in a move to transition its once entirely IC forklift fleet to electric power.
productAR Racking equips the freezing chamber of the world’s leading octopus exporter
DISCEFA, specialist wholesale suppliers of octopus and one of the main exporters to the United States, has increased its frozen product storage capacity.
articleJoining the tech revolution
Tomorrow’s supply chain is set for a surge in digital transformation, says Clare Bottle.
articleUS ban starts to bite
Political risk is a new factor which global high-tech manufacturers have to take into account when structuring their supply chains. Prof. John Manners-Bell discusses the impact of bans on exports and services to China.
articleCoping with supply chain disruption
With the impact of the pandemic still affecting trade imports and exports, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, focus needs to be firmly on the UK’s supply chains and how best to utilise them, says Jonathan Walker.
articleRolling thunder of disruption
Are we simply getting used to ongoing supply chain disruption? In an increasingly fractious and unpredictable world, we certainly should.
