articleSports retailer aims for 100% accuracy with new WMS
A leading sports equipment retailer is on target for one hundred percent accuracy following the implementation of a new warehouse management system (WMS) from Snapfulfil.
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productOnline greater than 20% of UK retail spend for first time
Recent Office of National Statistics (ONS) retail figures defied many analysts’ gloomy predictions with overall spending up 5% YOY in November. Online spending continued to drive retail growth as e-commerce sales soared by 13.1% over November 2017.
productDC conveying platform launches
Interroll will use the upcoming LogiMAT show to debut its new DC conveying platform.
articleIntelligent logistics for fresh food delivery
Three material flows, three shipping areas, three load carriers, and three different target customer groups placed a challenge on ASKO’s fresh food warehouse. Witron’s put together a comprehensive solution for a new warehouse.
productOcado invests £3m in alternative fuels for HGVs
Ocado opened its first natural gas refuelling station at its Hatfield Customer Fulfilment Centre.
articleMaking mega warehouses happen
Built to stretch beyond the horizon, Britain’s vast ‘mega’ warehouses and distribution centres are a sign of an ever-evolving logistics sector that demands a faster, more flexible and efficient response to customer demands. Paul Gouland, marketing director at Clugston Group, discusses the secrets behind building modern distribution centres.
productRhenus acquires UK 3PL Core Management Logistics (CML)
Leading European forwarder Rhenus Logistics has continued its programme of UK growth, through the acquisition of the eCommerce focused 3PL.
productClose collaboration of retailers and carriers
Carrier and retail partnerships are rising to the eCommerce customer challenge says Bruce Fair, Chief Revenue Officer, MetaPack.
productTC8000 RUGGED MOBILE COMPUTER SCANNER
If you’re looking for the next innovation in warehouse mobility to boost your warehouse productivity, you’ve just found it — the rugged TC8000.
articleIt’s oh so quiet… shh… shh
Yale Europe Materials Handling has unveiled two options for its pedestrian power pallet truck range. The precision control tiller head and noise reduction options allow the trucks to be used in a wider range of applications.
articleYale releases light duty tilting reach truck
Following the launch of the award-winning MR14-25 Series reach truck, Yale Europe Materials Handling has extended the range with three tilting mast models: the MR10E, MR12E, and MR14E.
productGoods lift in a confined space
Stertil Dock Products has designed, manufactured and installed a scissor lift to ensure safe handling operations for one of the UK’s leading retailers at its store in Brixton.
newsHermes nears 2 million parcels per day at ‘peak of peak’
On Friday 30th November, Hermes processed 1.9 million parcels, exceeding 2017’s total of 1.6 million items handled in a single day.
productYorkshire 3PL wins major contract with High Street retailer
CPL 3PL has won a major contract to provide a full logistics service for a nationwide retailer.
productZero-touch pocket sorter system debuts at LogiMAT
TGW will use the LogiMAT exhibition in Germany to showcase OmniPick – its new zero-touch pocket sorter system.
articleXPO speculates on Omnichannel warehouse of the future
Richard Cawston, MD supply chain Europe of XPO Logistics asks: how do you build the warehouse of the future?
articleBespoke mezzanine floor for DFS
Furniture retailer DFS ordered two specially-developed Transdek mezzanine floor lifts for its Glasgow customer distribution centre.
productSegmented in-the-box protection solutions launch
Kite Packaging has extended its in-the-box packaging offering with new dividers.
articleCosmetics firm installs new warehouse
Viokox specialises in the design, development, manufacture of cosmetics products and has expanded the warehouse in the company’s headquarters in Spain.
productH&M eComm warehouse investment dents profits
Three new fulfilment centres with a total logistics area of around 230,000 square metres were opened during the 1 September 2018 — 30 November 2018 period, providing increased capacity – particularly for online sales.
