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.
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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.
newsForklift manufacturers target retail and wholesale for growth
The latest Forklift Truck Market Outlook for 2017, produced by Oxford Economics on behalf of BITA, surveys the market outlook of forklift manufacturers.
newsHermes refutes GMB driver insurance allegations
GMB, the union for Hermes drivers, is seeking clarification and support from the Association of British Insurers regarding Hermes insurance practices.
articlePrepare for Peak well in advance
While it may not seem that long ago since we waved farewell to the Christmas festivities, the reality is that most retailers are already preparing for this year’s seasonal spikes. And with the expert consensus being that Christmas’ bigger and more fashionable cousin, Black Friday will take the majority retail market share this year it’s important to get the preparation in even earlier.
articleDock shelter designed to manage high demand for vans
With the e-commerce market rapidly growing and consumer demand at its highest, parcel delivery companies are having to adapt their delivery methods to manage increasing expectations. Recognising this, Hörmann has developed its latest loading bay solution to help improve efficiency and safety.
productBoohoo raises £50m for new automated warehouse
The pure-play fashion retailer will put the money towards an automated ‘super-site’ of c.600,000 sq ft, which is intended to provide boohoo with over £2 billion of net sales capacity.
articleFast fashion requires fast logistics
HSS editor Simon Duddy meets distribution centre manager Allan More at fast fashion retailer Quiz’s distribution centre in Bellshill near Glasgow, and hears how automated systems integrator Logistex helped it implement a leading edge approach to logistics.
articleWitron developing fresh food picking system
With OFP (Optimal Fresh Picking), Witron has applied for a patent that combines all applications of efficient fresh food logistics in one system.
