articleProductivity boost
Independent retailer of solid hardwood furniture, Oak Furniture Land, has experienced a 10% improvement in its warehouse management productivity, since introducing the Snapfulfil SaaS WMS.
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articleClipper automates returns process with LB Foster
The ever-increasing success of online fashion shopping led to a demand for greater capacity for processing returns at Clipper’s Selby distribution centre.
articleSmart Lift boosts productivity
Yale Europe Materials Handling introduces the new MP Series Pedestrian Powered Pallet truck which offers enhanced productivity capabilities and a smoother and more efficient operator experience.
productBelt sorter increases throughput
Skechers has expanded its European DC in Belgium with Beumer Group providing a BS7 BT Belt Tray Sorter to increase throughput and strengthen customer support.
articleOnline grocer picks to shopping bag
The Spanish online grocery retailer, Tudespensa, is using the automated E-Grocer solution from KNAPP at its Madrid distribution centre to process about 1,000 orders a day.
articleAutomated solution promises non-stop logistics
Witron has released its solution named Order Fulfillment System (OFS) which is designed to be a flexible solution for the highly dynamic sector.
articleMPs vow to tackle bogus self-employment
In the wake of the City Link debacle, MPs have called on the incoming Government to bring forward proposals for tackling companies who use or encourage the practice of bogus self employment.
articleLoading bay flexibility
Retailers across the country are investing in additional warehouse space, with more spent on big sheds in 2014 than in any other year within the last decade.
productMaximising capacity
The emergence of e-commerce, with its demands for fast and flexible customer service, means warehouse operations must maximise space and efficiency.
articleMake the most of GPS as a business tool
Telematics can help you overcome the 4 biggest challenges in logistics says Derek Bryan, European sales director, Fleetmatics.
articleWomenswear label inks deal with CML
Finery London has picked Core Management Logistics to provide its warehouse and distribution services.
productPicks up to 7,000 SKUs
The Tuko Logistics Cooperative is located in Kerava, Finland and serves 40 wholesale stores, 1,000 grocery stores and 5,000 institutional kitchens daily.
articlePrice still king finds survey of Omni-channel consumers
The poll also found M&S was top of the fashion chart and consumers still prefer store to online.
articleSwisslog and KUKA combine on innovative logistics robots
The two companies will present a human-robot workstation at Hannover Messe in Germany.
articlePacking bench an important retail battleground
Expertise at the packing bench increases fulfillment efficiency and enhances customer experience. Here, Woodway illustrates how it trains the trainers for retailers.
newsFedEx to buy TNT Express for £3.2 billion
FedEx has agreed to buy TNT Express in an all-cash deal worth £3.2 billion. The two companies have reached a conditional agreement, with the deal combining the strength of the TNT Express European road platform and Liege hub and FedEx’s strength in other regions globally, including North America and Asia.
productHome delivery concept vehicle to be unveiled at CV Show
The van from body and trailer manufacturer Cartwright is said to offer an aerodynamic design and ultra lightweight body.
articleHat trick of retail wins for Clipper Logistics
Clipper Logistics has signed a new long term contract with Fashion Retail S.A.U., a subsidiary of Inditex, which owns the fashion brand Zara.
articleOrder ready containers for automated retail DCs
Schoeller Allibert has released an attached lid container (ALC) designed to be used with automated order preparation and distribution systems.
articleFoldable crate in ‘Holy Grail of Retail’ claim
Goplasticboxes.com claims its foldable GoBox 2600 CL crate is a ‘must buy’ for growers and retail logistics professionals.
