articleAmazon and Government set up drone partnership
They will explore the steps needed to make the delivery of parcels by small drones a reality, allowing Amazon to trial new methods of testing its delivery systems.
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articleImprovised space helps Yodel cope with peak
Jodie Hartley, transport operations manager at Yodel in Hatfield spearheaded a project to create temporary trailer parking space to cope with a surge in operations over Peak 2015. She talks through the project and her career to date with HSS editor Simon Duddy.
articleOptimise your operation – Toyota live demos at IMHX
Toyota Material Handling UK will be demonstrating the latest developments in order picking and towing solutions live at IMHX 2016, showing visitors how they can optimise their operation, whether it is in e-commerce, distribution or manufacturing.
productAdvanced material handling from Crown
Crown, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, will showcase a full line-up of products and forward-thinking technologies on stand 10J61 at IMHX 2016, being staged at the NEC Birmingham from 13th to 16th September 2016.
articleEasypack launches new ergonomic packing workstation
The Packstation from Easypack is said to be built with complete user comfort, safety and efficiency in mind.
articleWhite Paper Download: Return Logistics
Return handling costs are a global issue. Even where labour is cheap, returns can mean double logistics costs (shipping and reverse logistics), no turnover and disappointed customers.
productDocument applicator speeds packing process
Inther sold its first Automated Document Applicator to the warehouse of German hardware store Bauhaus.
productThe Fragrance Shop takes on Shutl delivery service
The UK’s largest independent fragrance retailer has launched a new delivery service from Shutl.
productFocus on quick and efficient data capture
Vitronic, a leading provider of Auto-ID solutions, will present its powerful systems at IMHX.
newsUnion secures £1m back-pay for Sports Direct workers
Thousands of workers at Sports Direct’s Shirebrook warehouse in Derbyshire are set to receive back pay totalling an estimated £1 million for non-payment of the minimum wage, Britain’ largest union, Unite announced today.
productStation to station
Inther provides goods-to-man picking and packing stations in Changsha, China.
newsDX merges operations into Swanley super-site
Parcel and logistics firm DX has opened a new Service Centre in Swanley, Kent. DX Secure, DX Network Services and DX Freight will all operate from the 116,300 sq ft super site facility.
productOnline fashion retail leader to open automated DC
European online fashion e-tailer Zalando has appointed TGW Logistics to design, install, commission and maintain the materials handling solution at its new logistics centre in Germany, which will begin operations at the end of 2016.
productSports Direct has double the average injuries says TUC
Sports Direct sees nearly twice times the number of injuries compared to the rest of the sector, according to a letter published today (Tuesday) advocating a shareholders vote in favour of an independent review on how workers are treated.
articleSee what makes Home Bargains new automated DC tick
Check out our Video of the Month featuring Swisslog’s remarkable automated handling and storage installation at the new Amesbury DC of discount retailer Home Bargains.
articleCrack the productivity puzzle
The introduction of the National Living Wage this April and rising concerns over the future of the UK labour pool following Brexit have revealed an urgent need for higher levels of productivity within the DC. Matt Hatson, Business Solutions Sales Director, Dematic Northern Europe explains.
productDesigned for high volumes
High-volume packaging environments have to meet increasingly high requirements in terms of fill speed and reducing costs-in-the-box, while still delivering sustainable packaging.
productRobotics to power new DC for Amazon
Amazon will open a new fulfilment centre in Tilbury, Essex in 2017, creating more than 1,500 new permanent jobs.
product‘Move upmarket to beat Brexit backlash’
Businesses can’t afford to bury their head in the sand following the Brexit vote, warns Fastlane International.
productGartner sees sense in JDA re-financing
The supply software leader is holding debt and had been an acquisition target of Honeywell.
