articleTackling the cargo crime threat
Matthew Holliday explains how significant and growing cargo crime-related losses are being tackled through moves designed to increase resilience in the logistics supply chain.
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productGreyMatter Open API connects to other AMR vendors
GreyOrange has launched GreyMatter Open API (application programming interface), which enables robotic solutions from other vendors to connect to the GreyMatter fulfillment orchestration platform.
productDFS expands range of products for eFulfilment
The furniture retailer has extended its logistics partnership with Wincanton in a new three year contract to facilitate this growth.
articleNeed for speed
When online fashion retailer ASOS set up its fourth fulfilment centre, it turned to materials handling partner BS Handling Systems for a solution built around a high-speed sorter that can handle 14,000 parcels an hour.
articleRetail is not dead
It is reinventing itself, says Clipper Logistics CEO Tony Mannix. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy hears how the time is now for multi-user facilities.
articleAt the cutting edge of tech-led logistics
In the first of a new series. Logistics Matters speaks to 3PLs to get the inside track on this crucial segment of the logistics world. Here, editor Simon Duddy catches up with GXO Logistics UK & Ireland managing director Gavin Williams, and UK retail business unit director Peter Fuller.
newsMore power to logistics
SSE Energy Solutions has been appointed to design and install power infrastructure at significant new logistics sites across the country.
articleRetailer talks tomorrow’s warehouse
Warehouse automation professional at international retailer BESTSELLER Jakob Skødt Larsen answers key questions on tech.
articleHow to ensure trade compliance
Staying the right side of international trade rules can seem daunting. But trade compliance is a vital part of managing international supply chains, as ClearBorder explains.
articleSeafood 3PL makes the most of freezer capacity
A combination of pedestrian stacker and automated racking helped a 3PL specialising in the transport of frozen food maximise space.
articleElevated demand persists
While warehouse property activity has dropped from its fever pitch in the early part of 2022, there is still strong demand for logistics properties in the urban setting.
newsFreeport hits key milestone
Freeport East has received final Government approvals, allowing it to move forward into the delivery phase.
newsAmazon to close three UK warehouses
The supply chain reorganisation will see Amazon close three warehouses in the UK, putting 1,200 jobs at risk.
productSportswear wholesaler revamps storage
FOCUS INTERNATIONAL is Part of the JD Group and has a substantial warehouse facility located close to the M25 motorway in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
productDense metal storage upgraded
AFTER MORE than 20 years, the KASTO metal storage and sawing centre used by Haver & Boecker using had become outdated. Downtime was increasing and cutting results were no longer satisfactory, so the company approached KASTO for an upgrade.
articleDocking installed at Evri super hub
SITUATED ON a 42-acre site in Barnsley, the 340,000 square foot facility is the largest of its kind in Europe and represents a £60 million investment by the firm.
articleStock picking enhanced
French clothing producer and retailer Kiabi is implementing a Dematic automated solution to enhance its stock picking processes.
articleBreaking through constraints
US automotive parts business ECS Tuning has reduced manual packing constraints by adopting right-size packaging automation, helping the business meet increasing order volumes.
productBetter carton handling to save labour costs
IT HAS been a tough few years for businesses in all industries and sectors, and the economic outlook remains challenging.
articleSupermarket achieves record order fulfilment lead time
GROCER MERCADONA will deliver local and seasonal produce from field to store in only 24 hours, thanks to automated warehousing technology.
