Preparing the right contract for packing services
Lucy Pringle asks what you should cover in your agreements for contract packing and fulfilment services.
What you should know about racking legislation
Every business director has a responsibility to provide good governance and manage employee rights. This includes taking steps to protect employees from potential health risks in the workplace. However, introduce an industry which typically falls in the top ten most dangerous work environments like manufacturing or logistics and the need to keep safety at the forefront becomes paramount.
Automatic wheel-blocking system launches
THE NEW Automatic Wheel-blocking system (AWB) from Hörmann UK is said to deliver the ultimate in loading bay safety.
Giraffe helps Brightpick reach new heights
Logistics Matters editor Simon Dudy meets Brightpick’s CEO Jan Zizka in the wake of the firm’s sale of Photoneo to Zebra.
End-to-end performance
Exotec’s new generation of Skypod aims to provide an end-to-end robotic warehouse solution. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy jumps the Eurostar to hear more.
International Women’s Day: advice from Yodel colleagues
Ahead of International Women’s Day, female Yodel managers share insight and advice.
Saint-Gobain Abrasives appoints software partner to enhance warehouse automation
THE SURFACE finishing solutions firm has chosen the Astro WMS from Consafe Logistics for its European distribution centre in Born, Netherlands.
AutoStore launches AI-driven robotic piece picking
Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy catches up with AutoStore chief product officer Parth Joshi ahead of a major raft of launches from the warehouse automation leader.
Choose your racking supplier carefully
With your warehouse’s success heavily dependent on your racking, SEMA explores what you should you look for in a supplier?
Global shocks and local responses
Nick Petschek outlines how supply chains can build adaptability amid geopolitical uncertainty.
You get out what you put in
Are we at an industry crossroads? John Taylor explores AI in logistics.
Can a warehouse be too big?
Will planning reform accelerate the trend towards ever-bigger warehouses? Dave Berridge investigates.
The budget-friendly storage hack
Why used pallet racking is a smart choice for your warehouse.
NHS Supply Chain to present at Tomorrow’s Warehouse
Learn lessons on warehouse transformation at the key industry conference.
Highlighting the hidden element
It is not the component people typically notice first with warehouse robotics, but software is the part that makes it tick. Here, Kane Edwards, Business Development Manager, Locus Robotics brings the hidden element to life.
BITO and Locus announce strategic partnership
THE COLLABORATION will bring together BITO’s leading storage solutions with Locus Robotics’ advanced robotics automation technology.
The biggest pain points in transitioning to EVs and how to mitigate them
WITH THE Government’s 2035 deadline for the ban on the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles just a decade away, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is a necessity for organisations with either large or small fleets. However, there are many concerns among fleet managers about a transition. In this article we will outline some of the most common pain points and how they can be alleviated through careful design and planning.
Kammac reports surge in wellness market amid January health kick
Third-party logistics provider Kammac has reported a significant surge in wellness-related business this January, driven by health-conscious consumer trends such as Dry January and Veganuary.
Simplified warehouse rooflight refurb
BRETT MARTIN has launched a new toolkit to facilitate the easy refurbishment and improvement of industrial spaces.
Baumann expansion doubles capabilities
Market-leading sideloader manufacturer, Baumann, has doubled its production capacity with the acquisition of a 47,000m² facility adjacent to its headquarters in Cavaion Veronese, Northern Italy.
