Today dubbed ‘take back Tuesday’
Tuesday sees Britain’s 5 million Christmas returns reach a peak – but ParcelHero says not every return looks entirely legit!
Bespoke floor paves way for automation at Yusen Logistics
In conjunction with Swisslog, Yusen Logistics installed a light goods automated storage and retrieval system for its warehouse in Tuas, Singapore. The innovative AutoStore system includes approximately 16,595 space for stored items and utilises autonomous robots.
Calor welcomes Scotland’s new energy strategy
The Scottish Government’s new energy strategy, published on 20th December, sets ambitious new targets to reduce emissions from the heat and transport sectors.
Precise picking helps retailers make most of Peak
December through to Mid-February marks the period in which most e-retailers garner their greatest revenue gains. This has increased pressure on the traditional warehouse and distribution market, as now products need to be optimally stored so they can be quickly and safely prepared for shipping.
Check weighing solution deploys HBM load cells
A multi head weighing machine manufacturer in Hampshire has specified PW12C load cells from HBM for its latest range of checkweighers.
Clampdown on food manufacturing to focus on manual handling
Companies and people working in food manufacturing are being told they must pay closer attention to how they manage workplace health risks or face serious penalties.
Lux Intelligent available as Android app
Advanced has added an Android app to its Lux Intelligent emergency lighting testing system.
Rugged managed print service launches
Renovotec is launching a specialist managed print service (MPS) for rugged hardware, supply chain environments, to include cloud, rental and fully outsourced options.
Bakery stays comfy with insulated roller shutter door
BID Group has provided a Midlands Bakery with a new roller shutter door.
Budget retailer maximises space in transit
Poundworld has developed a space-saving trailer which will see the retailer deliver 25% more pallets a year between its DC and satellite sites.
Silentnight saves 400000 litres of fuel
Bed manufacturer Silentnight has saved 400,000 litres of fuel worth £500,000 and has cut CO2 emissions by over 1,000,000 kilos with BigChange Transport and Delivery Management technology.
Stertil Dock Products launches coloured dock shelters
Following successful use throughout mainland Europe, Stertil Dock Products now offers bespoke coloured curtains for its range of dock shelters to customers in the UK.
Warehouse property – what’s in store for 2018?
Cushman & Wakefield gives its predictions for what’s in store for 2018.
Investing in people and infrastructure
Ecobat Battery Technologies (EBT) Industrial, formally Manbat Industrial, has begun its second year under its pan-European branding.
Asda unveils parcel vending machine – said to be UK-first
The 16ft foot tall and 8ft wide automated parcel tower has been installed at Asda’s Trafford Park store and is said to dispenses online orders in less than 60 seconds and accepts returns.
Green deal
Responding to the growing pressure to offer environmentally acceptable packaging Bell has launched Retran.
Winter is here
A leading UK forklift attachment company is helping its clients tackle hazardous icy conditions.
Search for flexible mechanical engineer
Union Industries is setting a challenge to mechanical engineers to follow in the footsteps of one the discipline/’s leading lights.
Rechargeable pedestrian safety proximity tags released
ZoneSafe has released a rechargeable version of its standard detection tag.
What’s your Thorough Examination IQ?
CFTS reveals the 9 things you need to know to stay on the right side of the law…
