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productContractor hurt in warehouse explosion
A RETAIL company and an electrical contracting company have been fined after an electrician suffered serious burns to 15% of his body when he was caught in an explosion at a warehouse in Liverpool.
productBoohoo ends free returns
THE ONLINE fashion giant Boohoo has been explaining its decision to introduce charges on returned items. However, the home delivery expert ParcelHero says it predicted the decision was inevitable back in May.
productDelivery partnership
EVRI HAS entered into a strategic partnership with Vinted, the online consumer-to-consumer marketplace dedicated to second-hand fashion.
newsConsolidated deliveries trial in London
THE CITY of London Corporation, DHL Supply Chain and Ford Pro are conducting a sustainable delivery trial at Billingsgate Market to explore ways to reduce traffic, improve air quality and offer a better customer experience.
productClipper Logistics makes investment in transparency
THE 3PL has partnered with Segura, a platform for supply chain mapping and visualisation that will allow Clipper to proactively monitor the performance of its suppliers within key sustainability and governance pillars, within a multi-tiered supply chain.
producte-Customs solution boosts profitability
DESCARTES SYSTEMS Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has helped Farsound Aviation, a prominent service provider for the world’s aerospace industry, to improve its profitability by automating compliance with UK/EU customs regulations with the Descartes e-Customs filing solution.
productIntroducing Zebra ET40/45 rugged tablets
While it may be tempting to choose consumer-grade tablets which are cheaper than their enterprise-quality counterparts, they are typically designed for light wear and tear rather than tough environments, says Bar Code Data.
productAsda boosts operator training
THE BIG four supermarket has chosen the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) to accredit a coordinated nationwide lift truck operator training programme.
articleHuge modular dock transforms loading for supermarket chain
WITH THE supermarket opening more stores, it required a sustainable solution to deal with packaging returns from stores.
productPrologis acquires four urban logistics sites
THE DEVELOPER has bought sites in Erith, Croydon, Park Royal and Watford.
productCoping with eComm growth challenge
TRADE FLORST and plant dealer, Tom Brown Wholesale, has invested in BEC’s eSmart Voice solution to improve picking operations and speed up delivery timescales.
productBITO turnover broke 300m euros in 2021
ACHIEVING A turnover of EUR 303 million, 2021 was strongest year in BITO-Lagertechnik Bittmann GmbH’s history. The company also received a climate-neutral certificate.
newsDPD adds smart lockers
The partnership with smart locker specialist Quadient will see the initial installation of 500 contactless, secure locker stations in the UK this year, with a plan for 5,000 in the coming years.
articleeGrocery specialist Picnic invests in further automation
FlashPick from TGW will handle picking operations at the huge facility in Germany.
articleSignificantly simplified exchange
Online retailer MYCS has simplified the connection to logistics service providers with the Codept logistics platform.
productPrint-on-box added
SPARCK TECHNOLOGIES has introduced a flexible print-on-box capability for its advanced ‘fit-to-size’ packaging systems.
articleOptimise inventory levels
Identifying problems in the inventory data stream can improve inventory management and forecast accuracy for retailers, says Relex Solutions.
productKörber acquires Enspire Commerce platform
THE INTRALOGISTICS firm has signed a definitive agreement to purchase enVista’s Enspire Commerce platform and its Freight Audit and Payment (FAP) service.
productGXO signs global deal with 6 River Systems
The tech-led 3PL has more than tripled its use of collaborative robots in 2021; and plans to add hundreds more in 2022.
