articleResearch slices and dices returns patterns
The silent crisis of ‘serial returns’ is eroding retail profit margins as uncovered in the Annual Returns Benchmark Report 2024.
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newsFurniture retailer unveils dark stores
JYSK has introduced a ‘dark store concept’ – smaller warehouses close to customers – with the first two due to open in Ireland and Morocco.
articleSmart grocery handling via robots
Supermarket Albert Heijn, in collaboration with Swisslog, has opened a Home Shop Center (HSC) in Zwolle, Netherlands.
productPaper packaging machine capable of 900 cycles per hour
HUGO BECK, a manufacturer of horizontal film and paper packaging machines, has introduced significant upgrades to its product line, enhancing the capabilities for eComm, mail order and logistics applications.
productAutomated bagging boost for footwear firm
A FOOTWEAR manufacturer, producing goods for a wide range of household names, doubled their business in four years, and had to find ways to keep up with demand.
articleThink ‘inside the box’ when it comes to automation
Russell Hutchinson, UK sales manager at Daifuku, argues that too many businesses waste time on unnecessary details during the selection process for a new automation system. Time is better spent on the softer skills of finding the right automation partner – and investing in that relationship.
articleGartner survey suggests ’embrace resistance’
THE SURVEY found 76% of logistics transformations never fully succeed, failing to meet critical budget, timeline or key performance indicator (KPI) metrics.
newsMatalan announces transport partnership
GXO will become Matalan’s strategic transport partner, responsible for over 550 weekly deliveries to over 200 Matalan stores across the UK and Ireland.
newsDHL to offer premium last mile service
In partnership with TOSHI, the on-demand and hyper-local provider, DHL Express is offering up to one hour delivery windows.
productRetail group signs deal with fulfilment specialist
CDS Superstores (trading as The Range and wilko) has partnered with THG Fulfil to take advantage of its fulfilment and courier management services.
articleDo tighter returns policies backfire?
RESEARCH SHOWS over half of consumers are deterred by strict returns policies, highlighting increased urgency for retailers to balance cost reduction with customer centricity, says Blue Yonder.
articleThe Golden Quarter Crunch
Recruiters in warehousing and logistics must act now on seasonal staffing, says Chris Grimes.
newsDHL to offer premium last mile service
In partnership with TOSHI, the on-demand and hyper-local provider, DHL Express is offering up to one hour delivery windows.
articleSolving the AI jigsaw for intralogistics
Focus on a win and don’t try to do everything when assessing AI for the warehouse, says Martin Brickell.
articleLeaders don’t get tech and it’s holding back supply chains
A new research report has revealed a contradiction in supply chain technology adoption, with 62% of supply chain decision makers citing technology as a key driver for business growth, yet 45% are struggling to effectively implement these solutions in daily operations.
articleA guide to AI in intralogistics
Clare Bottle, chief executive of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), was recently a panellist on a webinar, hosted by Linde Material Handling, entitled “Putting the AI into intralogistics’. Here Clare looks at the big prize presented by AI for this pivotal area of the supply chain.
newsDexory secures bumper funding
The warehouse technology firm has secured $80 million funding to drive global expansion goals.
productTHG Fulfil transforms warehouse efficiency with tech investment
THG Fulfil, THG Ingenuity’s fulfilment and courier management service, has made a significant tech investment in a bid to boost outcomes for its wide range of customers.
newsConcern over carrier surge pricing at Peak
A report from Mintsoft claims surge pricing could dampen the profits of thousands of warehousing and logistics firms across the UK.
productThe influence of food packaging on eComm
The e-grocery market is rapidly growing and packaging plays a crucial role, impacting not only handling efficiency, but also customer satisfaction and sustainability.
