newsBUSINESS GROUP Logistics UK has called for government to review its decision not to grant temporary work visas to EU HGV drivers, in the wake of mounting pressure on the UK’s supply chain caused by a lack of available delivery personnel.
articleIn principle, a mezzanine floor is a free-standing independent structure that is modular and therefore can be adapted, extended and even relocated if required.
articleThe floor is the most important element of a successfully automated warehouse, says Bartosz Sobowiec.
productDHL SUPPLY Chain has grown its fulfilment business by 150% in eight months, following soaring demand in e-Commerce.
productHALFORDS IS using Descartes’ last mile delivery solution to enable dynamic delivery pricing in its customer-facing mobile tire replacement service and as its new international field service software solution called Avayler.
newsCLARE BOTTLE, the new Chief Executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), has written to Rachel Maclean, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, making the strong case for logistics workers to be exempt from self-isolation as the ‘pingdemic’ sweeps the country causing shortages of supplies.
newsTHE UK service will run out of dedicated fulfilment centres in Leicester and Birmingham and will be operated by global logistics firm Orange Connex, which eBay part owns.
productLA POSTE has automated a depot in Paris with the help of automation specialist AutoStore and consulting firm adameo.
productBERKSHIRE GREY has secured a $23+ million multi-phase order with a global retailer for online same day grocery fulfillment.
newsAmid increasing supermarket stock and staff shortages, supply chain experts comment.
articleOperators are not always aware when it’s the best time to automate their packing lines, says Steve Dougan.
productThe pandemic has changed the way we shop forever, with e-commerce convenience here to stay, but there’s still time to get onboard for the so-called ‘Golden Quarter’ says the SnapFulfil chief product & delivery officer.
newsThe winners of the 2021 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced.
productIT HAS been reported that the blaze was caused by ‘two robots colliding’, although London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the cause is unclear at this stage.
newsWESTERN BUSINESS Media is excited to announce the launch of the Protection and Asset Management Series of Digital conferences, which includes Handling & Storage solutions Live.
productDPD HAS announced the roll-out of a major new air quality monitoring programme across six of the biggest cities in the UK.
productWITH SIGNS of the exhibition industry finally edging out of lockdown, the BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics, has announced its participation in a wide range of industry events to promote the benefits of outsourcing on behalf of its 180+ members.
productONLINE FLORIST Bloom & Wild has signed up to a five year SaaS (Software as a Service) contract with warehouse management system firm SnapFulfil.
articleBYTRONIC VISION AUTOMATION has signed a partnership with tech integrator Acquired Data Solutions (ADS) to work in the North American market.
productMITSUBISHI LOGISNEXT Americas group has set up a partnership with Phantom Auto, a provider of interoperable remote operation software, to enable operators who are sitting up to thousands of miles away to remotely operate unmanned tuggers, pallet jacks, counterbalances etc.
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