productResponsive retailers poaching millions in sales
International delivery experts ParcelHero say early internet delivery deadlines are losing e-commerce companies thousands of potential orders, and confusing shoppers.
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articleSports Direct denies naming and shaming warehouse workers
The sportswear retailer has sought to counter press allegations that workers suffer poor treatment at the company’s Shirebrook warehouse.
articleRoyal Mail buys NetDespatch for undisclosed sum
NetDespatch offers a shipping, data management and labelling platform for postal and parcel carriers.
articleNothing fashionable about being late
Fashion retailer The Varner Group is taking advantage of the latest technology to ensure orders do not arrive fashionably late.
articleUnion dismisses Sports Direct £10m pay pledge
Unite the Union has called the Sports Direct pledge to release £10m for the pay of permanent and casual warehouse workers a ‘publicity stunt’.
productImproved transit packaging products to make debut
Kite Packaging and Audion Swissvac will use the Empack exhibition to launch a broad range of products, including the PaperJet System, a fast, automated paper cushion delivery system.
productRugged hardware audit launched
Renovotec is launching a free Rugged Hardware Audit service that “crunches the numbers” to identify the best balance of hardware purchase and rental for supply chain users – and that can cut a company’s rugged hardware costs by up to 20%, according to the company.
articleGartner emphasises WMS agility
Handling & Storage Solutions summarises Gartner’s latest research paper offering key insights into WMS.
newsSpec build DCs on way for West London
Prologis will develop two speculative units of 113,335 sq ft and 78,780 sq ft at Prologis Park West London, its 30 acre site next to Stockley Park in Hayes, Middlesex.
articleSainsbury’s DC drives lower carbon footprint
At its depot in Northampton, Sainsbury’s believes it has created a facility with the lowest carbon footprint of any depot of its kind, by using a range of green construction methods and energy efficient systems, including Calor LPG powered forklift trucks.
articleLarge fuel cell order destined for forklifts
Hydrogenics has received a fuel cell order from a hydrogen-powered forklift developer. The trucks will be used by a North American big box retailer.
article15m lift optimises space for mattress storage at NEXT
Articulated truck manufacturer Aisle-Master continues to add more well-known names to its list of satisfied clients.
productWMS reduces fulfillment errors
Catalogue and online retailer, Dream Products, has selected the Snapfulfil SaaS warehouse management system to help streamline its warehousing and fulfilment operations.
productToshiba TEC keeps couriers posted
The B-FV4 desktop printer series from Toshiba TEC is said to provide the perfect printing solution for courier and post room environments. Offering the ultimate in flexibility and ruggedness, they create stamp and shipping labels that are both crisp and clear.
articleLogistics centre doubles performance with TGW tech
Efficient, standardised processes, enhanced capacity and optimum customer service were the key drivers behind Conrad Electronic expanding its German logistics centre.
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newsHuge spec build planned for ex Rolls Royce site in Bristol
Developers St Francis Group and Marcol Industrial have acquired the former Rolls-Royce East Works site. Construction work is to start on the 65-acre business park early this year.
articleDHL deploys electric vans in China
BYD has supplied the global logistics specialist with a fleet of electric distribution vehicles.
productHigh calibre speakers at The Delivery Conference
The Delivery Conference 2016 will be MetaPack’s seventh annual event and will host influential movers and shakers speaking about customer experience, cross border trade and the future of delivery.
productCross-border eCommerce
European fashion fulfilment specialist Bleckmann will use MetaPack’s Delivery Management solutions across all of its European operations to support its growing international customer base.
