articleShining a spotlight on women in transport and logistics
Maxine Benson MBE, co-founder of everywoman, talks about the future of the industry and the 2023 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
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productPets at Home opens national fulfilment centre
THE NEW, purpose-built 670,000 sq ft distribution centre in Staffordshire will employ more than 800 people, and support the company’s omnichannel capabilities as well as underpin the next decade of growth.
articleMore innovative operations
One of the first companies in the UK to embrace drone technology, Kite Packaging has been optimising its warehouse through automated inventory control, showcasing an innovative approach both to its own operations and to customers.
articleInterroll couriers favour with express parcel sorting
Leading global provider of materials handling solutions, Interroll has launched its High Performance Conveyor Platform (HPP) to cater to the unique belt conveyor requirements of the courier-express-parcel (CEP) market.
productWincanton helps IKEA with sustainable fulfilment
The logistics services provider has announced a multimillion-pound investment in electric vehicles for IKEA.
articleMeeting tough challenges head on
It was no picnic when Europa Warehouse opened a huge new facility during the pandemic, especially as it included a significant automated component. Europa Worldwide Group chief operating officer Dionne Redpath talks to Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy about how the firm worked through the challenge.
newsBankruptcy alerts see spike
A report from risk monitoring firm Resilinc has revealed the biggest disruptions impacting the supply chain.
productMoody’s: businesses lacking visibility
Research from Moody’s Analytics has found 69% of businesses say they do not have the necessary visibility over their supply chains to uncover risk in their organisational networks to avoid reputational harm.
articleMajor AutoStore implementation in Milton Keynes
Wonder has invested £8 million in a AutoStore automated warehouse robotic system installed by Element Logic at its Milton Keynes facility.
articleWomen in Logistics – driving positive change
Although the disparity in gender equality in the UK continues, there is definitely a positive trend suggesting that women are making substantial progress in entering the workforce.
newsHalfords targets ‘greener solutions for delivery’
The retailer is targeting better environmental performance as it renews and expands its logistics partnership with Wincanton.
articleAutomated palletisation for Mindful Chef
In 2022, BS Handling Systems completed the design, manufacture and installation of pick-to-light conveyor lines at the specialist retailer’s distribution hub in Redditch.
productBots proven over Peak
DB SCHENKER has opened an automation focused eComm facility servicing retail customers in Spain, Portugal and France.
articleCost projections point to increased robot uptake
Interact Analysis is predicting ‘substantial and accelerating growth’ for the robotic picking sector over the coming years, as labour costs rise and the cost of robots fall.
articleExpect the unexpected
With many more low-value items shipped as parcels, distribution centres are receiving more odd-shaped or poorly wrapped items. These are difficult to handle and sort automatically, but new system designs can handle a much larger chunk, argues Jørgen Staun.
articleBSE UK helps boost warehouse efficiency
AS WAREHOUSES across the UK face increasing pressure to maximise their existing space and reduce costs, improving efficiency has become a top priority for warehouse owners and managers.
articleCrown revamps VNA trucks
A new generation of TSP Series VNA trucks bring a lot of advanced features as well as lifts to more than 17 metres.
articleVNA range updated and extended
Toyota Material Handling is launching two new Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) truck models: the newest models in the VCE-series offer high-standards of quality and performance to fit every operation’s needs.
productFocus on ASRS for faster order fulfilment
Kardex is home to the world’s largest selection of automated storage and retrieval solutions.
productJohn Lewis eComm DC to feature HaiPick
Logistex is the integrator for the project in Fenny Lock, Milton Keynes.
