article2020 has been an extremely turbulent year, with the public, businesses and the supply chains that serve them feeling the effects. But how will the fallout affect the supply chain in the months to come, asks John Perry?
newsPrivate equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners raised the cash, with the fund earmarked for backing automation companies, including technology product, software and services businesses, that enhance productivity across a range of end markets and use cases.
product2020 has been a historic year for industrial & logistics, says Colliers, with the sector outperforming retail and offices, and reaching record highs for take-up and occupational demand.
productThe latest addition to the extensive range of space-saving intralogistics solutions offered by Narrow Aisle is the Easi-Pick – a compact ride-on vertical order picker designed specifically for use within eCommerce facilities.
articleActive Ants has selected 60 GreyMatter-directed robots from GreyOrange for its new e-fulfillment centre.
newsLuxury department store Liberty has warded a multi-year contract to Clipper Logistics.
newsReal estate investment manager MARK (formerly Meyer Bergman) has raised €550m for its last mile logistics fund Crossbay from a range of global investors, including Credit Suisse, Nuveen and CBRE GI.
articleBS Handling Systems has increased throughput and productivity for Ted Baker by automating order processing at its warehouse in Derby.
newsAsda is taking delivery of 202 Volvo FH LNG tractor units in the run-up to Christmas peak trading.
productUniCarriers has introduced three new lifting pallet truck models with a focus on ergonomics and a multitude of customisation options.
newsThe 3PL’s directors have approved a plan to pursue a spin-off of its logistics segment as a separate publicly traded company.
newsThe 3PL plans to introduce automation and robotics to Sherburn 667, the 666,898 sq ft DC.
articleIf the trials and tribulations of 2020 have taught the handling and storage sector one thing, it’s that supply chain collaboration is a vital component of resilience, David Howorth.
articleFaced with mounting challenges, Louisa Hosegood asks how should businesses adapt their urban warehousing to meet rocketing eComm order volumes?
articleThe pandemic is pushing people towards online shopping this Christmas, with companies adapting. For example, Royal Mail is hiring 33,000 extra temporary workers to help cope with the demand of parcels from online purchases.
productKeeping up with demand, while keeping a close eye on the bottom line, has never been more important. So, what can you do? Where do you begin? Especially if you’re a start up?
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productDespite High Street stores re-opening, online Christmas orders are still booming. Many stores are now pulling back final order dates to ensure delivery, while others have axed services, warns home delivery expert ParcelHero.
articleWhen Ball Packaging needed a fully automated waste material conveying and bale handling solution it implemented a solution created by Impact Air Systems, Kawasaki Robotics and LAC Conveyors.
newsXPO LOGISTICS has deployed 370 barcode scanners with machine vision in warehouses in the UK, Spain, France and the Netherlands.
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