Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2022

As the UK’s active and growing forklift provider for frozen and chilled operations, UniCarriers offers a full range of forklift trucks optimised for use in temperature-controlled areas. Of course, the truck is not the only TCS&D star – UniCarriers solutions and levels of service not only meets, but also exceeds customer expectations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

The Tokyo hub is one of two distribution centres that support United Arrows’ multi-channel operations in Japan. With ‘T-Sort’ LiBiao’s iconic ‘Mini Yellow’ autonomous mobile robots are guided by integrated control software as they travel on a raised operating platform constructed within the Tokyo distribution facility’s sorting zone.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 22, 2023

Now the company and its contractors have, with Volvo Trucks, agreed to plan for the deployment of 1,000 electric trucks across Holcim’s operations in Europe over the course of the next seven years. The post Volvo Receives Order for 1,000 Electric Trucks appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 7, 2023

Of course, this saves space. And at the same time, it significantly improves the ergonomics of the operator. If you wish to see, touch, feel and experience this prototype with display on the handle, please do not hesitate to reach out to our sales managers and schedule a meeting for a live demo at LogiMAT.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This highly efficient, fully automated picking system provides up to 40,000 drug packages per hour during peak times on an order-by-order basis while meeting the pharmaceutical industry’s high standards. This was implemented, in part, through retrofit, conversion, and expansion projects without impacting ongoing operations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

But electric vans today don’t meet the needs of the market and even Euro VI diesel vans are still responsible for a disproportionate amount of carbon emissions. With the RE-100 we have created a new category of hybrid that not only meets the needs of the market but also accelerates transport decarbonisation.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The new truck is having an immediate impact with positive feedback from operators and management teams alike. Peel is also trialling a real-time, secure cloud portal that provides operational and safety data that can be viewed and interpreted much quicker and with greater accuracy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2021

This is 27% above the Q1-Q3 2020 total and puts the UK industrial & logistics sector on course for a record year, as the unprecedented levels of occupier demand looks set to ensure that the industry will beat the 51.6m The post UK sees record take-up of warehouse space appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. million sq ft.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2022

When he joined the company as Maintenance Engineer, he was alone in the department but now leads a team of 11, overseeing day-to-day operations in maintenance and the toolroom. Aged 19, he is working in the toolroom and completing his course through day release at West Nottinghamshire College.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

SiB Solutions , the Swedish enabler of flawless logistics, is expanding its UK business to meet the growing interest in its services. What appealed about SiB Solutions to me was that they have come up with a cutting-edge solution to problems for logistics operations,” says Paul Bowes. “In Eridge Associates Ltd. Cutting-edge solution.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

Therefore, the cold chain turns to automation to meet internal productivity needs and customer expectations and that’s where mobile robots play an essential role. But demand for cold space, from private companies’ own facilities to ‘public’ stores operated by a 3PL for multiple customers, is increasing. from 2023 to 2030.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 17, 2023

This has become critically important given how issues such as Brexit, the pandemic, war in Ukraine and the weather have each highlighted the role chilled and frozen warehousing has in creating resilience in our food supply chains; not forgetting of course how Covid revealed the centrality of low temperature storage in medicine and pharmacology.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 27, 2023

He explains why increased use of automation and digital technologies is essential and talks about how he saw the industry developing over the course of 2023, particularly in terms of the way in which e-commerce affects the material handling and logistics business.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2021

The new range is also exceptionally fuel efficient – which, of course, is environmentally beneficial and also leads to a significant reduction in forklift running costs. Uptime is further enhanced by the diesel particulate filter’s automatic regeneration feature which means that DPF service intervals are long, up to 6,000 hours of operation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 8, 2022

For warehouse or distribution centre operators the need to keep pace with the shift away from bulk deliveries to retail stores towards the fulfilment of individual online orders directly to the consumer has necessitated significant adjustments across all aspects of the warehouse operation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It is surprising today how many companies have not completely digitized their supply chain operations, and as a result, they are not able to realize the significant benefits and ROI that digitizing the supply chain can bring. The post Supply Chain Trend Predictions appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

There is a legal requirement to meet the 35 hours of training every five years and if uncompleted, this can result in £1,000 fine. With this in mind it’s important to make sure you’re willing to get the most out of your Driver CPC training courses, as if not you’re missing out on vital upskilling opportunities. 2: Upgrade Licences.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The wave of congestion that is sweeping through global supply chains delaying deliveries of seasonal goods and essential commodities, stranding many shippers between meeting impossible delivery deadlines while paying record shipping rates is not set to subside anytime soon. The question remains – when will they get relief?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Initially, we’ll target three cities for sales and operational aspects, primarily sales. Initially, we’ll target three cities for sales and operational aspects, primarily sales.“Having Mattel has moved its headquarters to Monterrey, where Lego operates its largest factory, and Tesla announced plans for a gigafactory.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 28, 2023

At LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany, KNAPP presented technologies that help companies meet these goals. This type of information is critical for smooth operation in the robotic warehouse and is what a robotic system needs to precisely process and handle various types of items. There is no zero-touch fulfilment without robotic picking.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 22, 2022

This necessitates adopting innovation to address industry challenges, instil greater transparency and optimise operations. As the market grows, so does the supply chain and its complexities when it comes to planning and maintaining the storage and delivery of goods to successfully meet the demands of the end customer.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2020

. “With the inauguration of our new production facility, we have not only set the course for future growth, but with the help of this we have also been able to improve our entire operating processes, reduce waste and shorten throughput times,” explained Dennis Lawrence during the celebrations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

Equally important, he says, is a sound service, maintenance, and operator concept. We operate in a labour market. Those who can’t meet basic ergonomic requirements no longer have a chance to present themselves on the market as an attractive employer”, Johannes Schweiger says. Ergonomics is no longer a complementary feature.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 29, 2021

“In the course of the project, we developed many new capabilities for the OPX iGo neo and thus significantly increased its autonomy once again. The fact that this process runs so smoothly is something we were able to demonstrate for the first time in the course of the research project.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A bespoke fire risk assessment will determine the life safety system needed to maintain optimum fire security 24/7, protecting the goods, equipment and most importantly staff operating within the building, but this can be a complicated task to map out and assess for the responsible person. So, where to start?

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

To keep pace with the increase of online sales, in 2019 the business took the decision to introduce an automated zone-picking operation at its Northampton DC, where miles of powered conveyor and a series of carton elevators smoothly transfer order-cartons over three floors of a mezzanine system. We have the retail Christmas peak,” he says.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

It can be found on almost all corporate and government agendas and gender parity is seen as a hallmark of progress for modern operations. As this stands almost half of those surveyed would not have a programme in operation by 2022 of which some may take many years to start having a tangible impact. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2020

It can be found on almost all corporate and government agendas and gender parity is seen as a hallmark of progress for modern operations. As this stands almost half of those surveyed would not have a programme in operation by 2022 of which some may take many years to start having a tangible impact. Progress, yes, but not nearly enough.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

We know we can trust FANUC products to deliver time and time again in harsh operating environments while handling delicate and high-margin fresh produce,” says Kristjan Karl Adalsteinsson, Samey Robotics’ Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. Just-in-time supply chain. Key to our partnership is transparency. Setting the standard.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Besides being durable, these resistant boxes have to meet the highest hygiene requirements of the kebab producer: They are used to transport animal by-products which are converted into animal feed. Since 2014, the Craemer Group has been operating a representative office in Poland named Craemer GmbH Przedstawicielstwo w Polsce.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 28, 2022

Without having an overview of the location and status of inventory, or the ability to forecast customer demand to prepare for a surge in sales, businesses could not react quickly enough and plan the right course of action. The post Tech to Navigate the Aftermath of Supply Chain Crisis appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Direct-to-Patient promises to be more convenient, to reduce waste, to encourage better course adherence by patients, as well as helping to control the problem of parallel imports. So what are the skills companies are looking for to meet this complex agenda? Clearly, experience of significant change management will be valuable.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 31, 2018

Many of these injuries are caused by operators using load-transporting equipment which doesn’t meet the demands of the job, as Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution – official importers for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks in the UK – explains. Until now, of course. tonnes,” Stewart says.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Logistics Business magazine’s editor Paul Hamblin meets Rishi Lodhia, MD EMEA for Eagle Eye Networks. The availability and integration of computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming what was previously just an ‘observation’ tool into something that can deliver real business operational advantages. “In

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2020

And, of course, the cost of ownership of trucks is likely to increase substantially once the 16% import tariffs are factored in.”. Operating and finance leases have always been at their most popular with the major players in the market. – The leasing market will become more popular with SME fleet operations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2020

It is here in the first mile, not the last mile, where brands evolve to meet the shifting behaviours of their customers, can maximise inventory to increase the bottom line and (crucially) ensure the wellbeing of many of their employees during the pandemic.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

Of course, it hasn’t been smooth sailing for the online retailer either. Recent research by PFS has shown that only 50% of retail businesses felt they were adequately prepared for the recent peak season, and more worryingly, 53% said they did not have enough internal resources to make the operational changes needed to be optimally prepared.

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