articleThink tank urges migrant deal for key workers
IPPR analysis suggests that a deal that allows free movement for certain categories of workers would help the UK’s post-Brexit economy thrive.
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articleAmazon to open robot-driven Warrington DC
Warrington is one of four new fulfilment centres that Amazon will open in 2017.
productLive demos of telescopic boom conveyor
The Sovex team will be on hand to offer insight into how investments in the latest vehicle loader and transport conveyor technologies can help streamline solutions for companies operating warehouses and distribution centres.
newsLeading speakers announced for Driving the Future conference
The CILT Annual Conference and Dinner 2017 will consider the challenges and opportunities of optimising skills and technology in the supply chain. The conference: Driving the Future, will take place at Chesford Grange in Kenilworth, Warwickshire on 8th June 2017.
articleSwisslog debuts fully automated mixed pallet creation solution ACPaQ
Creating customised mixed pallets for individual stores from single-SKU pallets is one of the most important areas of successful retail warehouse operations, and has long been a monotonous manual task for retailers. Intralogistics specialist Swisslog has addressed this challenge by unveiling a robot-based solution designed to fully automate and potentially triple the speed of the palletising process.
productLight and powerful electric pallet truck launches
Crown has launched the WP 3010 electric pallet truck for use in lorries, supermarket aisles and other tight spaces.
productLidl DC workers win right to join union
The Court of Appeal has dismissed Lidl’s attempts to overturn a ruling ordering them to allow staff trade union representation.
articleBrexit bite could lead firms to seek supply chain savings
As Brexit begins to bite with lost profit at Premier Foods, organisations should take action in their supply chain to mitigate damage, says Crimson & Co.
productEasypack releases next-gen green packaging
Packaging firm has launched the new ‘pro’ range; packmaster pro and packmate pro, which are among a number of products being launched this year.
productExploiting international eCommerce
Hermes has created an international shipping solution for UK-based sole traders and SME retailers to reach consumers based in 23 European countries.
productAn Post invests in Zetes proof of delivery
An Post, Ireland’s national postal operator, is further enhancing its electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) offering, by upgrading its existing mobility solution to ZetesChronos.
productNetherlands bids to strengthen position as ‘gateway to Europe’
As businesses increasingly look to establish a foothold in the European market, the ability to have fast, efficient and reliable access to Europe’s more than 500 million consumers is seen as critical to a business’s commercial success.
productDematic Northern Europe opens state-of-the-art HQ in Oxfordshire
Dematic revamps its HQ as an attractive destination for customers and prospects to discuss solutions and see automated equipment in action. The firm also sees the facility as key in cherry picking the brightest talent.
productUPS JV to drive deliveries from China to US
UPS and SF Holding, the parent company of SF Express, will establish a joint venture and collaborate to develop and provide international delivery services initially from China to the US, with expansion plans for other destinations.
articleApplication first, cost second: How to ensure pallet longevity
When purchasing goods that contribute to the running of a business, it goes without saying that cost is a fundamental factor. We all want a fair price. Yet, time and again we see situations where customers have purchased pallets that are not wholly suitable for their application, explains Jim Hardisty, MD at Goplasticpallets.com.
productUK retail warehouse transactions rocket in 2017
Retail warehouses transaction volumes rose 148% in the first quarter of 2017 over the same period in 2016.
productUKWA Awards 2017 finalists announced
The UKWA Awards reward excellence in the third party logistics sector and attract entries from some of the most influential companies in the logistics and materials handling industry.
articleLogistex installs sortation solution for Clipper Logistics
Logistex has designed and installed a sortation solution for Clipper’s latest facility located at the M1 Junction 15 near Northampton.
articleDouble deck solution slashes costs for Nisa Retail
Transdek UK has supplied a customised package of double deck trailers and loading systems for Nisa Retail that will save over £400,000 a year and slash CO2 emissions by more than 730,000 kg per annum, on a contract that is operated by DHL Supply Chain.
productTalent in Logistics Awards 2017 finalists announced
The shortlisted finalists for the Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced.
