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.
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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.
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.
productThe global impact of Geekplus PopPick
Revolutionising efficiency across 3PL, apparel, and retail industries.
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.
