productRapid and right-size packaging
Tackling a key bottleneck can help smooth the curve for better performance over Peak period, says Jo Bradley.
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articleMake advanced and affordable loss prevention a priority
Theft of small, high-value items is a £200 million problem in premises from factories to distribution hubs, stores, and data centres. Advanced airport-quality security technology is now available for commercial enterprises and can offer a solution.
articleThe future is flexible automated omnichannel distribution
In today’s fast-paced retail environment, flexibility is paramount. As consumer preferences shift, so must the systems that support them. For businesses looking to thrive in this dynamic landscape, integrating flexibility into automated omnichannel distribution is essential.
articleSupervised autonomy
One of the fastest growing robotics companies operating in the logistics sector is determined to keep humans in the loop. Plus One Robotics chief executive Erik Nieves explains why to Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy.
newsHear Boohoo talk eComm John Lewis on automation and much more
Content is the focus at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester event on October 2 at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
productDeal with outbound and return
THE BEUMER Pouch System solves the challenges of omnichannel logistics in the fashion sector.
productAdding control from stock to delivery
BRITISH OLYMPIC fencing supplier Leon Paul has transformed warehousing and driven growth with Forterro’s Orderwise.
news£85 million Yodel investment
Parcel carrier Yodel has announced an £85m funding package that will enable the company to invest over the next three years, with some capital available for automation and modernisation projects.
articleThe sticky business of improving warehousing and logistics efficiencies
Fulfilment and and logistics are the unsung heroes of many a business operation, ensuring products move successfully through the supply chain at the right place and time. Speed and efficiency are critical in warehouse and distribution centre processes, and labelling is no exception.
productHigh volume FMCG contract won
Kinaxia Logistics has won a contract with marketing and distribution group Robinson Young to provide warehousing and transport services for fast-moving consumer goods across the country.
newsParcel delivery firm Evri set to change hands
Advent International has agreed to sell Evri to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo.
productKey partnership for fashion logistics and fulfilment
Elanders Group businesses, Kammac and Bergen Logistics, have formed a new partnership to deliver a comprehensive range of logistics and fulfilment services for the UK’s fashion and lifestyle industries.
productPlastic-free strapping
COTTON TWINE machines from Antalis Packaging offer a natural alternative to traditional strapping.
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.
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.
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.
