productThe global impact of Geekplus PopPick
Revolutionising efficiency across 3PL, apparel, and retail industries.
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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.
newsA great opportunity to quiz leading integrator
Visitors to Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester will be able to put questions to leading warehouse automation integrator Fortna.
articleTransforming intralogistics with psb’s innovative autopouch sorter
psb intralogistics is dedicated to innovation and efficiency and continually improves workflows with cutting-edge solutions.
newsUnilever rolls out direct dispatch
The direct dispatch model is said to make shipping products from factory to its retail customers more efficient.
articleReport highlights pre-retail problems
Half of the businesses supplying retailers are failing to meet supplier terms and conditions, leading to financial penalties and lost business.
productGXO collaborates with Reflex Robot
The agreement with Reflex Robotics, a general-purpose humanoid startup, means the logistics provider will pilot Reflex’s robotics solution in an omni-channel fulfillment operation for a Fortune 100 retailer.
articleNavigating Peak season
The importance of peak season in the UK retail environment shouldn’t be underestimated. From Black Friday through to Cyber Monday, Christmas and the January sales, peak can account for 30-40% of annual revenues. Online shopping is a major feature of this and with uncertainty still a feature of UK markets it’s more important than ever for retailers to plan ahead and provide a competitive service. Simon Allen, Engineering and Delivery Director at Breathe Technologies reviews key points for a successful peak.
newsBudget can boost rooftop solar power
The Autumn budget is an opportunity to support the warehousing and logistics sector, says UKWA.
newsUK fulfilment firm acquired by bpostgroup in deal worth £1.3bn
Staci UK has built a reputation as a high-value logistics partner with a strong international presence in Europe, Asia, and the USA.
articleAutoStore introduces multi-temperature solution
The solution provider has revamped its grid capabilities including the AutoStore Multi-Temperature Solution, an expanded 18-Level Grid, a Motorised Service Vehicle, and enhancements to the cube control software.
newsTesco to rival Ocado as solution provider
The grocer’s wholly owned subsidiary – Transcend Retail Solutions – will market a store pick solution, offering a differing model to Ocado’s centralised e-grocery picking and delivery system.
articleAn event not to be missed
Check out a wealth of expert speakers and 50+ innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester on 2 October. The conference will provide answers to your warehouse transformation questions.
articleExplosive growth for new kid on the block
Newcomers to the UK 3PL market are relatively rare, so when Iron Mountain crashed the party in the wake of the pandemic it caused quite a stir. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy catches up with Maria Torrent-March, warehousing & logistics strategy director at Iron Mountain to hear more.
articleReaction to landmark pay case
Pay tribunal ruling will drive even greater uptake of automated handling technology, say Rainbow Dynamics.
newsProposed changes to American import regs could hit UK exporters
US legislators are planning to scrap or make major changes to the $800 ‘de minimis’ limit, below which no taxes are paid on imports.
articleMagic floor reinvents warehouse automation
Versatile Automation has debuted its innovative tech signing a three year deal at a Wincanton multi-user fulfilment site. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy caught up with chief executive Joni Rautavuori to hear more.
articleFashion focus: Automate to slash cost of repeat refunders
Steps must be taken to address the UK’s rampant returns culture; embracing automation more readily will reduce the challenge of reverse logistics, says Simon Jones.
articleGet your storage story ready for Peak
Retailers need to get their storage ready to meet high customer service demands during the oncoming peak season, says Edward Hutchison.
productHart’s Speedors meet requirements
FOUR SPEEDOR Cleanroom high-speed doors have been installed by Hart Door Systems at a major frozen and cooked meat manufacturing in northern England.
