Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 5, 2022

DHL is planning to invest £482m across its UK E-commerce operation, DHL Parcel UK. The post DHL to invest £482m in UK E-commerce operation appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. The post DHL to invest £482m in UK E-commerce operation appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 30, 2020

Specialist transport operator, Brit-Pol is embarking on an expansion programme with the addition of 156 new trailers from Krone, which will take the family-run business into new markets throughout the Benelux countries and wider Europe. Combined with the quick-release twist locks this gives us adaptable, fast and easy handling.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Against the current backdrop of soaring inflation and energy costs, loading and unloading specialist Thorworld Industries is urging UK distribution businesses to take advantage of potential efficiency savings through changes to their loading operations to help weather a challenging economic climate.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

The push to bring more women into the sector comes at an exciting time for the industry, with the introduction of automation and new technology in logistical data and distribution systems, meaning that many new roles demand greater skills and expertise – and therefore higher pay and long-term career prospects.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This software solution empowers warehouses to achieve seamless and efficient control over all automation devices and robots within their distribution centres (DCs). SnapControl stands out as a game changer because it enables comprehensive data capture, allowing businesses to assess the operational value generated by each device in real time.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

KG and talks about ergonomics in logistics and the distribution centre. Equally important, he says, is a sound service, maintenance, and operator concept. We operate in a labour market. How, for example, must future user interfaces or tools be designed? Schweiger has been with WITRON for ten years. Those days are over. “We

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 6, 2019

This article, written by Mal Walker , Manager at Logistics Bureau, in the July-August 2019 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions Magazine. Triadic and non-triadic distribution centres! The Pareto Principle to stock management is applied to warehouse layout and operations. Are you ready for some mental gymnastics?

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Work has been completed to turn one of the five freight hubs operated by U-Freight Logistics in Hong Kong into a smart warehouse. When there are no operations staff at the EFC, the non-sleeping AGVs still execute instructions and pre-arrange the required goods to be ready for pick/pack when the operations staff return to work.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 28, 2023

“In automated distribution centres you need a strong and stable team, but less training and management. “The length of a third party logistics operator’s contract must match the investment and payment for technology,” he advises, “or you can rent robots. .” “Automation prices are rising.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The suits were introduced to XPO Logistics network sites and some dedicated warehouses in January, including Crick (Scania), the Leicester shared user warehouse (Samsung), and the Volkswagen Group UK National Parts Distribution Centre in Dordon, Glen Dimplex, and Daimler in Milton Keynes.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 19, 2023

Yale Lift Truck Technologies has launched two specially engineered operator assistance options to support warehouse safety and intralogistics operations. Intralogistics operations can stay competitive, by adopting the latest technologies. When the sensor is activated, it allows the truck to reach full reverse speed.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The Gothenburg region tops the list when leading Swedish industry magazine Intelligent Logistik annually ranks Sweden’s best logistics locations. The container terminal operated by APM Terminals is particularly highlighted in the justification, as well as the growing freight train traffic where the port reached an all-time high in 2022.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The vehicle with the model designation PWio20 has a load capacity of 2000 kg and is designed for more demanding applications in pedestrian operation. The compactly designed pallet truck is extremely manoeuvrable and demonstrates its capabilities particularly when transporting heavy loads in goods distribution, production or in the warehouse.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Clark has given the PPFXS20 electric low-lift truck with integrated operator platform a face-lift for intensive applications. The PPFXS20 with a load capacity of two tons has an integrated operator platform with padded side walls. This provides the operator with maximum comfort, especially on longer journeys.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

Yale Lift Truck Technologies has launched two specially engineered operator assistance options to support warehouse and intralogistics operations. Intralogistics operations can stay competitive, by adopting the latest technologies. Certain operations may also benefit from the new Dynamic Pedestrian Awareness Lights option.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Supply chain disruption: how to navigate ‘never normal’ distribution networks, by Andy Grygiel (pictured), CMO at project44. Modern multi-tier logistics networks are spread between hundreds of suppliers across multiple continents—under this globalised model, businesses enjoy maximised distribution efficiency when all is well.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The company in this example has tailored its fulfilment concept precisely to these demands and implemented it with state-of-the-art technology from its long-term intralogistics partner SSI Schaefer. This was implemented, in part, through retrofit, conversion, and expansion projects without impacting ongoing operations.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2023

Technology-led logistics company Advanced Supply Chain (ASC) is investing £60million in establishing a new European operating facility in Nettetal, Germany in a move that will create 400 new jobs over the next three years. The post ASC Invests in German Logistics Site appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 7, 2023

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has switched the energy supply of five more distribution centres in the USA to green electricity from wind and solar energy, aiming to be carbon neutral. “Because our distribution centres in Louisville are among the first in the U.S., at Arvato: “All of our employees in the U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

With the emission-free electric forklifts, which can compete with IC engine-powered forklifts in terms of performance, Clark is fulfilling the desire of many operators to make their intralogistics more sustainable and climate-neutral. The post Green, Electric Forklifts at LogiMAT appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Yale Lift Truck Technologies has launched a new Outdoor Reach Truck, which it says applies smart design to meet the operational needs of logistics businesses. The Yale MRO16-20 will reliably support warehousing and distribution applications which incorporate both indoor and outdoor storage and handling areas.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Rockfon, a leading supplier of acoustic stone wool ceiling and wall products, has awarded a new warehousing and distribution contract to transport specialist CM Downton. The contract was awarded following competitive tender with Downton taking over the operation in the second quarter of 2017.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

These investments made until 2028 are supposed to strengthen DHL’s operations in Latin America. With more than 240 locations, the company has increased its operation in the region. In addition to the specialized distribution centres in Brazil, the company particularly has a fleet of 500 vehicles that serve this sector.

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Penske Move Ahead

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Cristy Sinclair, the first-ever Penske Logistics director of food safety, has been recognized as a 2022 Rock Star of the Supply Chain by Food Logistics magazine. Sinclair: “The intricacies of food safety can be somewhat of a newer concept for supply chain operations, and depending on the product profiles, can be very complex.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 17, 2023

These include, for example, good accessibility for service and maintenance teams, cleaning of the facility, fire protection, escape routes, or how the new technology can be physically implemented into the building in the best way (e.g., via the roof or by opening side walls). • More than 30 percent of these are brownfield solutions.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 6, 2022

A ground-breaking Sustainability Zone will be one of the major highlights, which combines physical displays, augmented reality, and virtual reality demonstrations to give visitors a ‘deep dive’ into readily-available technologies that companies operating in the supply chain space can implement to make sure they perform as sustainably as possible.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 4, 2022

Eco warehouses are part of an integrated concept developed by DB Schenker that enables warehouses to be operated in an energy-efficient manner, thereby improving the wellbeing of employees and greatly reducing CO2 emissions. The post DB Schenker opens 50th eco warehouse appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2023

The new trucks are cost-effective models designed for operation with lift capacities from 2.5 To protect the environment and operator, Baoli is now launching a completely redesigned electric counterbalance truck family. The KBE trucks come with a large number of technical features that make them reliable, safe and easy to operate.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 12, 2024

“The grocery industry is extremely competitive, as shoppers change consuming habits fast and change stores even faster,” says Kari Miikkulainen, Director of Warehouse & Distribution Industry Sales at Cimcorp. For example, Cimcorp has helped Mercadona to match automation and RPCs for excellent results.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 3, 2022

The stalwarts of any distribution operation, forklift trucks serve multiple purposes in today’s fast-paced warehouse and distribution centres, writes Ian Davies, Director of International Sales for Gamber-Johnson on the Panasonic Toughbook website. The challenges don’t end there. At Gamber-Johnson, we have developed a 4.5m

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 11, 2021

With the world in the midst of a massive COVID-19 vaccine rollout, security experts are keeping a close eye on any “bad actors” who threaten the manufacture and/or distribution of these critical formulas. The fact that hackers see the COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts as a new target hasn’t helped the situation. “By

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 11, 2023

True to the credo ‘use your assets’, we can offer very good support with our solutions here as well and have already proven in many projects throughout Europe that we can successfully integrate new technology into an existing building during ongoing operations. ” What does this mean for WITRON? Productivity is the buzzword.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2023

OPEX® Corporation, a global leader in next generation automation for almost 50 years, is expanding the capabilities of its leading-edge ‘Sure Sort® Warehouse Automation’ technology to incorporate radio frequency identification (RFID) scanning to meet client needs and increase operational speed and efficiency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Companies have fewer experienced employees who are knowledgeable about their operations, processes, and safety procedures to lead by example. One survey found that 64% of businesses across materials handling, distribution, or fulfilment had forgone business worth more than 25% of their revenue in 2022 because of staffing issues.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

Robert Branigan, vice president of international distribution and logistics at Wonder , says that automation is the driving force to improving supply chain efficiency. Systems need to operate relative to the order sizes to enable efficiencies. To drive efficiencies, operations managers need to understand more about material flows.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2021

The POC was performed in Suzuyo’s Shinshizuoka distribution centre in Shizuoka prefecture. Following the successful POC, the companies are now engaged in scale-up discussions to deploy 634AI’s cutting edge MAESTRO navigation and fleet management software with MusashiAI’s AMRs across Suzuyo’s distribution centres in Japan.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

For example , the Danish shipping company Maersk has said it is pausing all journeys through the Red Sea. The maritime industry often operates on extended timelines due to the nature of shipping contracts and the time it takes for vessels to move across oceans.

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