Enter the packing zone
The packaging zone is one of the vital components of a fulfilment operation. Edward Hutchison, MD of BITO Storage Systems says a one-stop-shop supplier can help integrate this area.
Distribution strategy unclear as Sports Direct buys House of Fraser
Sports Direct has acquired the business and assets of House of Fraser from administrators for £90 million.
Popular LED luminaire
Manufactured by Ecolighting in the UK, the Sapphire luminaire features high output chip-on-board LEDs and OSRAM driver encased in a linear body with a polycarbonate diffuser, all rated IP54.
Blank sheet of paper
Ecobat’s main concern is helping customers maximise battery performance, whether its assessing an existing arrangement or designing a bespoke solution from a blank piece of paper.
CFTS tailors inspections to truck type
When it comes to forklift inspections, one size does not fit all. From counterbalance to stacker trucks, telehandlers to demountables, each has its own unique components and inspection requirements.
Intelligent fuel management
Fuel Card Services has launched Tele-Gence as a value added product for fleet managers to boost visibility.
Engineering firm takes on rapid action door
BI Engineering turned to Stanair for a fast-acting industrial door fitted with sensors which automatically activate when a forklift approaches.
Easing supervision of sensitive goods
T&D Corporation has released the RTR-500MBS-A mobile base station with 3G standard.
£200k fine after lorry driver loses arm
A safety system on the lorry was not working at the time of the incident.
Employment timebomb could break supply chain
While much attention has been focused on the low UK unemployment figures, published by the Office of National Statistics, The Freight Transport Association warns Brexit could harm industry access to seasonal workers.
John Lewis leases small warehouse to serve Southampton
Retailer, John Lewis, has completed on the pre-let of Unit 3 at South Central, Southampton, at £9 per sq ft, on a 15-year lease, from Peel Logistics and Rockspring.
Hoppecke wins £1m battery and charger order from Briggs
Energy management specialist Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has won a major contract valued at £1million from leading forklift truck distributor Briggs Equipment to supply batteries and chargers for the company’s short-term hire (STH) fleet.
Search and buy
Konecranes has introduced the new advice tool Crane Advisor in English in the United Kingdom – and launched its Konecranes STORE in additional countries.
Floorcare revolutionised at Ocado
Simon Morrison, service manager for the Ocado Distribution Centre in Dordon tells us how his partnership with Nilfisk has revolutionised Ocado’s cleaning regimes.
Make marginal gains
At PPMA 2018, visitors to the SICK UK stand will learn how technology developments in smart sensors and machinery safety systems can release latent productivity benefits that help engineers to aggregate ‘marginal gains’ and achieve significant yields in efficiency, throughput and reduced waste.
Huge automated DC being built in Leeds
SSI Schaefer has signed a contract with global technology development distributor, Premier Farnell, to equip the company’s new Leeds DC with a state-of-the-art order fulfilment solution.
Mezzanine design
MultiSUITE has released the latest version of its software for the design of mezzanine floors.
Android migration
Brighthouse has used TranSend ePOD to manage deliveries and collections between its depots, stores and customers for five years on rugged Windows Mobile devices.
Wincanton deploys TranSend delivery app
Its vehicle fleet will have new smartphone software to track and trace deliveries following a successful trial. This move demonstrates the company’s commitment to harnessing digital innovation for the benefit of both its workforce and customers.
